CIRCA: 1997
CASE MATERIAL: Platinum
DIAMETER: 29.5 x 41 mm. (W x L)
STRAP MATERIAL: This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. Upon sale, this watch will be supplied to the buyer with a calf leather strap (not shown). (The leather strap of this lot will be custom-made which means the lot will only be available for collection or shipped to the buyer at least 15 working days after the payment is made in full.)
DIAL: Black
MOVEMENT: Manual
FUNCTIONS: Time only
BUCKLE: Platinum Patek Philippe buckle
WITH: Undated Certificate of Origin, COSC paper, Attestation, commemorative medal, product literature, leather holder

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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.