Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIV Hong Kong Friday, May 27, 2022 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 1997
    Reference No: 5500J-001
    Movement No: 1’859’121
    Case No: 4’013’869
    Model Name: Pagoda
    Material: 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 215, 18 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
    Dimensions: 40.5mm length x 29.5mm width
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by an undated Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Gubelin LTD, attestation, COSC certification, product literature, hang tags, instruction manual, leather folio, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The Patek Philippe reference 5500 and 4900 are among the extremely scarce limited edition wristwatch models made by Patek Philippe before the new millennium. Launched as a limited edition set of seven watches, four men’s model (ref. 5500) and three lady’s model (ref. 4900), it was released to commemorate the opening of Patek Philippe’s Plan-les-Ouates facility. Each piece is delivered with, in addition to the normally occurring Certificate of Origin, also a COSC certification and a limited edition attestation detailing the number of pieces made. Specifically, only 1100 pieces of reference 5500 were made in yellow gold, 500 in pink gold, 250 in white gold and 150 in platinum. The lady’s model is even scarcer, with an output of 500 pieces in yellow gold, 150 pieces in pink gold and 100 pieces in white gold.

    The present example Patek Philippe Pagoda ref. 5500 in yellow gold is offered in “new-old-stock” condition with no signs of use and wear with its hang tag still attached to the strap. It also is complete with its full set of accessories including its Certificate of Origin, COSC certification and its original attestation.

  • Artist Biography

    Patek Philippe

    Swiss • 1839

    Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.

    Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.

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Ref. 5500J-001
A very fine and rare limited edition yellow gold rectangular-shaped wristwatch with small seconds, Certificate of Origin and presentation box, made to commemorate the opening of Patek Philippe’s watchmaking center in Geneva

Circa 1997
40.5mm length x 29.5mm width
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$78,000 - 155,000 
€9,900-19,700
$10,000-19,900

Sold for HK$126,000

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIV

Hong Kong Auction 27 - 28 May 2022