Patek Philippe
Ref. 5940J-001
A fine yellow gold cushion-shaped perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, 24-hour, leap year indication, Breguet numerals, Certificate of Origin, setting pin, additional solid caseback and presentation box
Manufacturer : Patek Philippe
Year : Circa 2013
Reference No : 5940J-001
Movement No : 5’651’390
Case No : 4’605’000
Material : 18K yellow gold
Calibre : Automatic, cal. 240 Q, 27 jewels
Bracelet/Strap : Leather
Clasp/Buckle : 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
Dimensions : 37mm diameter
Signed : Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories : Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 7th April 2013, instruction manual, product literature, setting pin, hang tag, additional solid case back, leather folio, factory slipcase and fitted winding presentation box Renowned for everyday practicality, the perpetual calendar by Patek Philippe is a historical marvel dating back to their revered 19th-century pocket watches. A pioneer in miniaturisation, Patek Philippe's transition to wristwatches saw the innovation of this complex calendar mechanism for more minor cases.
In 2012, the cushion-shaped case came back with the ultra-thin split-seconds mono-pusher chronograph Ref. 5950, followed by the ultra-thin perpetual calendar Ref. 5940, exuding contemporary style at 37mm. Expertly crafted in 18K gold at Patek Philippe's workshops, the case undergoes meticulous traditional techniques and hand-polishing for a flawless finish. The watch features seamlessly integrated strap lugs, a sapphire-crystal snapback, and an interchangeable solid yellow gold snapback.
The present lot, reference 5940, houses the modernised micro-rotor cal. 240 Q movement, revealing meticulous finishing through its exhibition case back. With perlage, hand-polished edges, and Côtes de Genève stripes, based on our research, only 11 examples of reference 5940J have appeared publicly on the market to date, and this is the 12th example to grace the market.
