Year: 2021
Reference No: 5940R-001
Movement No: 7’137’661
Case No: 6’240’582
Material: 18K pink gold
Calibre: Automatic, 240 Q, 27 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle
Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated September 14th, 2021, fitted wooden presentation box, additional solid caseback, 18K pink gold setting pin, hang tag, additional automatic winding box, leather envelope, product literature and outer packaging.
Known to collectors around the world as the “King of Complications,” Patek Philippe produced its first perpetual calendar wristwatch in 1925, and since then has introduced references such as the 1526, 3448, and 3940, each marking a milestone for the brand as it continues to improve its technical prowess and timeless designs.
In 2012, Patek Philippe launched reference 5940, a successor to the distinguished reference 5040, both notable as the only non-round perpetual calendars in the brand’s history. Initially available in yellow gold, Patek Philippe introduced pink gold and white gold variations in 2014, with the present example encased in a stunning pink gold cushion-shaped case.
Its elegant design features applied pink gold Breguet numerals, gold feuille hands, and a refined dot minute track around the dial's edge – all details exemplifying originality to Patek Philippe’s DNA. The art-deco inspired font on the date wheel adds a certain vintage charm, enhancing its appeal to collectors who adore Patek Philippe's history. Inside, the watch is powered by the renowned caliber 240, a movement first introduced in 1977, with a 22K gold micro-rotor that enables its ultra-slim profile.
Fresh to the market and accompanied by its original accessories, the reference 5940 stands as a testament to nearly a century of Patek Philippe’s mastery in crafting complicated timepieces.