| Details | ||
| Stock # | SKU20551 | |
| Stock # | 20551 | |
| Model Name | Pagoda | |
| Brand | ||
| Model Ref # | 5500G | |
| Condition | As New | |
| Gender | Mens | |
| Movement | Manual | |
| Case | 18K White Gold | |
| Case Shape | Rectangular | |
| Case Size | 29mm wide by 41mm length | |
| Crystal | ||
| Band / Strap | Strap | |
| Dial | Salmon | |
| Caseback | Solid | |
| Complications | ||
| Year | 1997 | |
| Additional Information | ||
| Sold | ||
Description
"To be worthy of starting your own tradition, this watch can never be made again. The dies for its manufacture have been destroyed." So declares Patek Philippe, and no doubt this is partly why the reference 5500 Pagoda has appreciated in value since the day it was introduced in 1997 (think of it as an "IPO" with staying power). The reference 5500 sold out immediately upon its introduction in 1997.
In fact, the Patek Philippe Reference 5500 Pagoda was created to commemorate the 1997 inauguration of Patek's new manufacturing center in Plan les Ouates in Geneva, Switzerland. Inspired by a rare 1940s model, Patek made only 250 watches of this 1997 limited edition in white gold. Not surprisingly, the Pagoda is a very collectable Patek and unique in the brand’s modern lineup.
Movement is the formed, manual winding Patek Philippe Caliber 215PS with 18 jewels, power reserve of approximately 43 hours and stamped with the prestigious Geneva Seal.
Case is generally rectangular, but with slopes and curves. The case sides are flared, and the sides of the case taper from bottom to top. Looking at the watch from the side, the appearance is arched. The lugs terminate in squares. This is a complex case with plenty of style, and can easily be characterized as Art Deco. Case is 29mm wide by 41mm in length. Caseback is inscribed "COMMEMORATION 1997" and "PAGODA". Once again, the case is 18k white gold as is the buckle.
Dial is salmon color with feuille style hands and applied roman numerals. Subsidiary seconds dial with rectangular seconds chapter.
Watch is as new with box, commemorative coin and booklets.
In fact, the Patek Philippe Reference 5500 Pagoda was created to commemorate the 1997 inauguration of Patek's new manufacturing center in Plan les Ouates in Geneva, Switzerland. Inspired by a rare 1940s model, Patek made only 250 watches of this 1997 limited edition in white gold. Not surprisingly, the Pagoda is a very collectable Patek and unique in the brand’s modern lineup.
Movement is the formed, manual winding Patek Philippe Caliber 215PS with 18 jewels, power reserve of approximately 43 hours and stamped with the prestigious Geneva Seal.
Case is generally rectangular, but with slopes and curves. The case sides are flared, and the sides of the case taper from bottom to top. Looking at the watch from the side, the appearance is arched. The lugs terminate in squares. This is a complex case with plenty of style, and can easily be characterized as Art Deco. Case is 29mm wide by 41mm in length. Caseback is inscribed "COMMEMORATION 1997" and "PAGODA". Once again, the case is 18k white gold as is the buckle.
Dial is salmon color with feuille style hands and applied roman numerals. Subsidiary seconds dial with rectangular seconds chapter.
Watch is as new with box, commemorative coin and booklets.
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