840Σ
Patek Philippe
Ref. 5500
Pagoda
A very fine and rare limited edition pink gold rectangular-shaped wristwatch with small seconds, Roman numerals, Certificate of Origin and presentation box, made to commemorate the opening of Patek Philippe’s watchmaking center in Geneva in 1997
- Estimate
- HK$80,000 - 160,000€9,700 - 19,300$10,300 - 20,500
HK$152,400
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- Circa 1997
- Reference No
- 5500
- Movement No
- 1’851’902
- Case No
- 4’014’669
- Model Name
- Pagoda
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 215, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K pink gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 40.5mm x 29.5mm
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Juwelier Rüschenbeck Germany date coded August 1997, Attestation, Bulletin de marche certificate, instruction manual, product literature and fitted presentation box.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
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 in 1997. 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 pink gold is offered is fitted with the most legible dial out of the collection. Featuring refined chemin de fer running around the dial, the use of petite elongated pink gold applied numerals matches perfectly with the vertical Pagoda case.
A timepiece of elegance, the perfect dress watch for a gentleman, the present ref. 5500 is well-preserved and is accompanied with its original accessories.
The present example Patek Philippe Pagoda ref. 5500 in pink gold is offered is fitted with the most legible dial out of the collection. Featuring refined chemin de fer running around the dial, the use of petite elongated pink gold applied numerals matches perfectly with the vertical Pagoda case.
A timepiece of elegance, the perfect dress watch for a gentleman, the present ref. 5500 is well-preserved and is accompanied with its original accessories.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since 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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