Patek Philippe Ref. 5500, 18K white gold 'Pagoda' is a fine and rare, rectangular and flared, bombé 18K white gold chronometer wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle, made in a limited edition of 250 pieces in 1997 for the inauguration of the new Patek Philippe facility in Geneva.

The case is two-body, solid, flared, polished and brushed, with concave sides, 29mm x 41 mm, thickness 9.5 mm, case back engraved 'Commemoration 1997 Pagoda,' domed sapphire crystal. The rose gold dial has applied white gold Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial, white gold leaf hands. The movement is calibre 215, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed.Complete with box and papers, and warrantied by Aaron Faber for 18 months.