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New York, Dec 11, 2008

LOT 232

Yellow Gold Pagoda Patek Philippe, Genève, "Pagoda," No. 1858506, case No. 4013258, Ref. 5500. Made in a limited edition of 1,100 pieces in 1997 to commemorate the inauguration of Patek Philippe?s new watchmaking center in Geneva. Very fine and rare, rectangular flared, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a the original box, sterling silver medal, a Certificate of Origin, and certificate of authentication.

USD 18,000 - 24,000

EUR 14,000 - 20,000 / CHF 21,000 - 28,000

Sold: USD 25,200

C. Two-body, flared, solid, polished and brushed, concave sides, case back engraved "Commemoration 1997 Pagoda," sapphire crystal. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Black oxidized gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 215, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 29 x 41 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original