8014Σ
Patek Philippe
Ref. 5040J
An early and fine yellow gold tonneau-shaped perpetual calendar wristwatch with Breguet numerals, moon phases, 24-hour, leap year indication and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$100,000 - 200,000€11,800 - 23,700$12,800 - 25,600
HK$279,400
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- Circa 1993
- Reference No
- 5040J
- Movement No
- 774’267
- Case No
- 2'936'469
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 240 Q AUT, 27 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 42.5mm length x 35mm width
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe instruction manual, product literature, leather folio, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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 two distinct groups: the first series features movement numbers starting with 77X thousand and is equipped with the caliber 240 114, as seen in the present watch. The second series, marked by movement numbers beginning with 3.12X million, utilizes the caliber 240 116. The reference 5040 was crafted in yellow, white, and pink gold, as well as platinum.
- This particular early yellow gold example dating back to circa 1993 is in attractive condition. It presents a remarkable opportunity for connoisseurs of fine horology to acquire a rare and 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 two distinct groups: the first series features movement numbers starting with 77X thousand and is equipped with the caliber 240 114, as seen in the present watch. The second series, marked by movement numbers beginning with 3.12X million, utilizes the caliber 240 116. The reference 5040 was crafted in yellow, white, and pink gold, as well as platinum.
- This particular early yellow gold example dating back to circa 1993 is in attractive condition. It presents a remarkable opportunity for connoisseurs of fine horology to acquire a rare and 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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