Details
CIRCA: 1997
CASE MATERIAL: Pink gold
CASE DIAMETER: 29 X 40.5 mm.
DIAL: Silvered
MOVEMENT: Manual
FUNCTIONS: Time only
BUCKLE: Pink gold Patek Philippe buckle
BOX: No
PAPERS: No
REMARK: Limited edition of 500 pieces in pink gold, made to commemorate the inauguration of Patek Philippe's new watchmaking center in 1997
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Remi GuilleminHead of Watches, Europe and Americas
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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 150 in platinum.

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