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Patek Philippe. A Fine Platinum Rectangular-Shaped Limited Edition Wristwatch with Black Dial

Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, Pagoda Model. Ref. 5500P, Movement No. 1'858'817, Case No. 4'014'079, Manufactured in 1997

Details

Patek Philippe. A Fine Platinum Rectangular-Shaped Limited Edition Wristwatch with Black Dial
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, Pagoda Model. Ref. 5500P, Movement No. 1'858'817, Case No. 4'014'079, Manufactured in 1997
Movement: Manual, Cal. 215, 18 jewels
Dial: Black, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds
Case: Platinum rectangular-shaped, concave sides, engraved snap on back, 29.5 mm. wide & 41 mm. overall length
Buckle: Patek Philippe platinum buckle
Accompanied By: A commemorative medal, a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on October 13, 1997, a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, product literature, a Patek Philippe leather envelope and a Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging

Special notice

This watch is pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the auction. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot.

Lot Essay

The Pagoda model was made in 1997 to commemorate the inauguration of Patek Philippe's new watchmaking center in Geneva. The present watch is celebrated because of its unusual case design, a curved rectangular shape with angular flared lugs and concave sides. Named the 'Pagoda', the case back is engraved; COMMEMORATION, 1997, PAGODA'.

Reference 5500 was produced in a limited edition of 1100 examples in 18K yellow gold, 500 in 18K pink gold, 250 in 18K white gold and only 150 in platinum. Adding to its desirability, to the best of our knowledge the present watch has never before been offered in public.

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