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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5140J-001
An elegant yellow gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, 24-hour, leap year indication, additional solid caseback, setting pin, Certificate of Origin and winding presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
- Successor of the ref. 3940
- Upsized to 37mm diameter
- Fresh-to-the-market and accompanied with full set of accessories
Perpetual calendar wristwatches have long been woven into the esteemed heritage of Patek Philippe, a legacy that began in the early 1960s with the invention of the world’s first self-winding perpetual calendar wristwatch: the coveted ref. 3448. When the ref. 3940 succeeded it in 1986, it arrived not as a mere evolution but as a wholly new creation. Gone was the generous Padellone case of its predecessor; in its place stood a refined Calatrava-style case, while the dial introduced a leap year indicator presented through three subsidiary dials rather than apertures—a layout that would come to define the modern Patek Philippe perpetual calendar. Exceptionally well received, the ref. 3940 enjoyed a remarkable production run of 21 years.
In 2006, the mantle passed to the ref. 5140. While its case and dial remained faithful to the aesthetic language of its predecessor, subtle refinements elevated the formula: a slightly larger 37mm case and an enlarged date ring enhanced dial legibility without compromising elegance.
The present fresh-to-the-market example, crafted in yellow gold and featuring an attractive opaline silvery dial, is accompanied by its full set of accessories—including its additional solid caseback, setting pin, and winding presentation box. Understated yet undeniably refined, the ref. 5140 is a perpetual calendar perfectly suited for everyday wear, quietly embodying the depth and continuity of Patek Philippe’s mastery.
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.