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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5040J, First Series
An early and fine yellow gold tonneau-shaped perpetual calendar wristwatch with Breguet numerals, moon phases, 24-hour, leap year indication, setting pin, additional sapphire caseback, and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$160,000 - 320,000€17,700 - 35,400$20,500 - 41,000
HK$482,600
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1992
- Reference No
- 5040J, First Series
- Movement No
- 773’559
- Case No
- 2’923’365
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 240 Q, 27 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 43mm length x 35mm width
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe instruction manual, product literature, setting pin, additional sapphire caseback, leather folio, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. Further delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the production of the present timepiece in 1992 and its subsequent sale date on 16 December 1992.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Launched in 1992, the Patek Philippe reference 5040 perpetual calendar exemplifies the brand’s long-standing mastery in crafting some of the world's most remarkable perpetual calendar wristwatches, a tradition that dates back to the 1950s.
The tortue shape, which gained popularity in the early 20th century, exudes elegance and sophistication. Inspired by the silhouette of a turtle, this model marked Patek Philippe’s first use of this distinctive monobloc case design in a perpetual calendar.
In production until 2007, the series has been categorized by collectors into three series:
1st Series: produced until 1998 bears movement 77X'XXX (The present example)
2nd Series: produced until 2005 bears movement 3'12X'XXX
3rd Series: bears movement 3'67X'XXX
The reference 5040 was crafted in 18K yellow, white, and pink gold, as well as platinum.
This particular early yellow gold fresh-to-the-market example dating back to 1992 is in attractive condition. Offered along with its original accessories and Extract from the Archives, it presents a remarkable opportunity for connoisseurs of fine horology to acquire a often undervalued perpetual calendar wristwatch from the esteemed Patek Philippe collection.
The tortue shape, which gained popularity in the early 20th century, exudes elegance and sophistication. Inspired by the silhouette of a turtle, this model marked Patek Philippe’s first use of this distinctive monobloc case design in a perpetual calendar.
In production until 2007, the series has been categorized by collectors into three series:
1st Series: produced until 1998 bears movement 77X'XXX (The present example)
2nd Series: produced until 2005 bears movement 3'12X'XXX
3rd Series: bears movement 3'67X'XXX
The reference 5040 was crafted in 18K yellow, white, and pink gold, as well as platinum.
This particular early yellow gold fresh-to-the-market example dating back to 1992 is in attractive condition. Offered along with its original accessories and Extract from the Archives, it presents a remarkable opportunity for connoisseurs of fine horology to acquire a often undervalued perpetual calendar wristwatch from the esteemed Patek Philippe collection.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.
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