The Pagoda
Created in 1997 to commemorate the inauguration of the new Patek Philippe manufacture in Plan-les-Ouates , Geneva, the Pagoda ref. 5500 came with a commemorative silver medal and a nice box (see below), and was a limited edition composed of: 1.100 pieces ...
Pagoda is in interesting limited edition with a shaped case !
It has a great vintage feel to it 👍
Yes, because it resembles almost exactly ref 2441
called the Eiffel Tower. Like the Pagoda very much.
Yes, case wise the "Pagoda" seems identical to the "Eiffel Tower".
Only the dial seems to be different. Ref. 2441 ”Eiffel Tower" (credit: antique watch dealer) ...
Excellent post for a very interesting, almost "quirky" looking watch that I too like
I have always found the Pagoda a very intersting, unique and fun watch in its own quirky look with the "feet" (as I call them). It's a great looking watch in all its metal variations. In particular, I like the RG and YG. It will be fun to own one, one day...
Definitely quirky! But charming too, yes.
I think I personally like the yellow gold more than the other variants, even the rose gold.
Always a top beauty
A shaped movement would be preferred, but at least you don’t see it!
The movement kills it for me…
…if they wanted to make a statement they would have gone shaped…
Yes, true, one can only regret it.
But it doesn’t prevent this watch from being intriguing and appealing.
Highly tempting.
The demonstration you can have a shaped case and a nice one. Always hesitated between the platinum black and the white gold salmon. ...
Among the two white metal models, I think I would pick the pt.
But my favorite (on photo that is) is the yellow gold.
Quirky is right, quattro.
But cool. The 10-day still the king of these squarish PP, methinks.
Yes, the 5100 has a lot for itself.
But its caliber, despite its wonderful architecture, has no sharp inward angles and the Pagoda still has a lot of charm, imo.
Very true and the rectangular caliber has a really beautiful architecture.
Moreover you know these watches much better than I do: I’ve never seen any of the two in real life, so… But I just find the Pagoda charming in its own way.
Yes, tempting and charming.
But the 5100 might be “the real deal”, I understand that.
I have seen both (5100 & 5500) in real life. I had a chance to buy a 5100 WG/blue dial. BUT...
the 5100 is one of those watches that did not appeal to me when it was on my wrist. I tried hard to like it. In the end, I decided no, not for me. I definitely buy based on the looks/designs of the watches and not the movements. As long as it runs well wi...
Yes, very nice "feet" as you call them!
And of course I think that following one's taste is a very good idea, even if it's not always financially rewarding...
Great write up as usual. Please keep them coming
As an original owner I am happy to show som pics of the watch on the wrist. It is a strange creature Limited edition, the tools to create the case were destroyed and can never be repeated again ( or so they say) It was a limited edition and I bought it di...
Oh, thank you for sharing these photos!
There’s nothing like live pics! And I must say that the 1593 looks very attractive too. A little less angular. And a little narrower, curving nicely around the wrist. Very nice. And thanks for the nice words!
