Patek Philippe Pagoda 5500G-000

PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE 18K WHITE GOLD LIMITED EDITION RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH, MADE TO COMMEMORATE THE INAUGURATION OF PATEK PHILIPPE’S NEW WATCHMAKING CENTRE IN 1997

Title: PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE 18K WHITE GOLD LIMITED EDITION RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH, MADE TO COMMEMORATE THE INAUGURATION OF PATEK PHILIPPE’S NEW WATCHMAKING CENTRE IN 1997 REF. 5500G-000, MOVEMENT NO. 1'858'161, CASE NO. 4'014'775, CIRCA 1998 Details **PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE 18K WHITE GOLD LIMITED EDITION RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH, MADE TO COMMEMORATE THE INAUGURATION OF PATEK PHILIPPE’S NEW WATCHMAKING CENTRE IN 1997** REF. 5500G-000, MOVEMENT NO. 1'858'161, CASE NO. 4'014'775, CIRCA 1998 **Movement:** Manual **Dial:** Rose **Case:** 29.5 x 41 mm. (W x L) **With:** 18k white gold Patek Philippe buckle, Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, Patek Philippe Attestation, COSC certificate, commemorative medal, product literature, leather holder, presentation box and outer packaging **Remark:** Limited edition of 250 pieces in white gold **Note:** The presentation box that accompanies this lot may not be the original “fitted box”. Please refer to paragraph A in the Conditions of Sale for further information. ## Lot Essay The Pagoda model was made in 1997 to commemorate the inauguration of Patek Philippe's new watchmaking center in Geneva. Inspired by a 1940’s model so called “Tour Eiffel”, the present watch is celebrated for its unusual case design, a curved rectangular shape with angular flared lugs and concave sides. Amongst graciously combining beauty and function, the Pagoda is a very rare model that can never be made again as the original tools created for its manufacture have been destroyed. 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.The Pagoda model was made in 1997 to commemorate the inauguration of Patek Philippe's new watchmaking center in Geneva. Inspired by a 1940’s model so called “Tour Eiffel”, the present watch is celebrated for its unusual case design, a curved rectangular shape with angular flared lugs and concave sides. Amongst graciously combining beauty and function, the Pagoda is a very rare model that can never be made again as the original tools created for its manufacture have been destroyed. 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.