PATEK PHILIPPE PLATINUM REF. 5040P-014

The Patek Philippe ref. 5040 is a distinctively tonneau-shaped timepiece that is identical functionally to the more well known round ref. 3940.  The reference was first introduced in the 1990s and is celebrated for its classic dial layout, especially with the applied Breguet numerals as we see with this example. The ref. 5040 features a perpetual calendar complication, which automatically adjusts for leap years and months with varying day counts, ensuring the date and month remain accurate for decades without the need for manual correction. Powered by the ultra-thin Caliber 240 Q automatic movement with a micro-rotor, the watch combines precision with elegance. Its 32.25 x 35.6 mm case balances functionality with understated luxury with technical sophistication. The dial is meticulously designed, with sub-dials for the day, date, month, and moon phase, often finished in silver or opaline and featuring applied markers. This example, in the noble metal of platinum is exceptionally well preserved and fully complete as when it was first sold in 2007. The Certificate of Origin indicates it was originally sold by Gubelin in Switzerland. This complete package is further highlighted by the rare variant of silvered dial with Breguet numerals. Unpolished and near mint, this ref. 5040P offers the next owner the chance to own a superlative watch from Patek Philippe’s historical production, a watch on the verge of being considered ‘vintage’.