Patek Philippe Pagoda Accessory the British Ministry of Defense

the British Ministry of Defense saw the need for their armed forces to have durable timepieces that could withstand the rigors of combat while keeping accurate time

features a slightly larger case than the earlier 1163 and houses the improved Caliber 12 automatic chronograph movement and the classic "Viceroy" color scheme replete with red marks for the hour indices and long red stripes on the hour and minute hands

with only those in the best condition remaining in the service

has a 200m water resistance and anti-magnetic protection up to 80

and that translates into a classic style that works in any decade

Patek Philippe Pagoda Accessory the British Ministry of DefensePatek Philippe certainly has a flair for the theatrical. In 1997, the world renowned firm released a special, limited edition watch to commemorate the opening of its new watchmaking facilities in Geneva. Constructed with a flared rectangular case in the form of a multi tiered tower with eaves, it was dubbed the Pagoda, and given the reference number 5500. Only 2,000 pieces were made 1,100 in yellow gold, 500 in pink gold, 250 in white gold and 150 in