Patek Philippe. A fine and rare platinum manual wind commemoration wristwatch

Pagoda, Ref: 5500P, Circa 1997

Model: Pagoda
Reference: 5500P
Date: Circa 1997
Movement: 18-jewel Cal.215 manual wind, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, Gyromax balance, Seal of Geneva, No.1857810
Dial: Brushed salmon pink, applied white gold Roman numerals, black outer minute track with 5 minute markers, black leaf hands, subsidiary seconds at 6
Case: Brushed and polished curved waisted rectangular, snap on back, No.
Strap/Bracelet: Black leather for presentation only
Buckle/Clasp: Signed buckle
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 26mm x 28mm
Accompaniments: Patek Philippe box, outer card

Inspired by the reference 2441 'Eiffel Tower', the Pagoda model was launched by Patek Philippe in 1997 to commemorate the inauguration of their new watchmaking facility at Plan-les-Ouates near Geneva. The Pagoda reference 5500 was made in a limited edition of 1100 examples in 18K yellow gold, 500 pieces in 18K rose gold, 250 in 18K white gold and 150 in PT950 platinum. The destruction of the tools and dies used in the manufacture ensures that this model can no longer be produced.