Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX Hong Kong Saturday, November 23, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2014
    Reference No: 5940G-001
    Movement No: 5’841’181
    Case No: 6’011’550
    Material: 18K white gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 240 Q, 27 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
    Dimensions: 37mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Floris Coroneo, Porto Cervo Italy dated 10th October 2014, instruction manual, product literature, setting pin, additional solid caseback, leather folio, fitted presentation winding box, charger and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    With a classic and traditional appeal, the Patek Philippe ref. 5940 was launched in 2012 as a successor to the former ref. 5040. Featuring a perpetual calendar complication, this reference allows clients to own a Patek Philippe perpetual calendar wristwatch housed in an Art-Deco-inspired cushion-shaped case. Initially available in yellow gold, the white gold variant was introduced two years later in 2014, featuring a silvery white dial, followed by a black dial variant the subsequent year.

    Measuring a comfortable 37mm in diameter, the elegant case of the ref. 5940 houses a stunning dial adorned with applied white gold Breguet numerals, an exquisite detail appreciated by collectors. The Art-Deco-inspired font of the date wheel adds a subtle yet charming touch, enhancing the watch's vintage appeal.

    The present example with a silvery white dial from circa 2014 is very well-preserved and comes complete with its full set of accessories, including the original additional solid caseback and a winding box. With its attractive wrist presence, the ref. 5940 is highly appreciated by collectors looking for a perpetual calendar wristwatch from the firm that pioneered the very first self-winding perpetual calendar wristwatch.

  • Artist Biography

    Patek Philippe

    Swiss • 1839

    Since 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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Property of the Original Owner

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Ref. 5940G-001
A very fine and attractive white gold cushion-shaped perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, 24 hours, leap year indication, Breguet numerals, additional solid caseback, setting pin, Certificate of Origin and presentation box

Circa 2014
37mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$230,000 - 380,000 
€26,900-44,500
$29,500-48,700

Sold for HK$304,800

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX

Hong Kong Auction 23 - 24 November 2024