Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5140

Patek Philippe Reference 5140 | A platinum automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch, Circa 2014 | 百達翡麗 5140 | 型號鉑金自動上鏈萬年曆腕錶，約2014年製

Property From A Private Collector, New York Patek Philippe Reference 5140 A platinum automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch, Circa 2014 百達翡麗 5140 型號鉑金自動上鏈萬年曆腕錶，約2014年製 Dial: sunburst blue Caliber: cal. 240 Q automatic, 27 jewels Movement number: 5'738'578 Case: platinum, snap on sapphire crystal display back Case number: 4'619'699 Closure: platinum Patek Philippe folding clasp Size: 37 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate of Origin dated January 10, 2014, operating instructions book, additional sealed solid case back, booklets, setting pin, and purchase receipt dated January 10, 2014 from Mappin & WebbPatek Philippe introduced their first serially produced perpetual calendar wristwatch in 1941 with the Reference 1526. Since then, the atelier has tantalized collectors with exciting variances in both caliber and dial configuration. Examples include the 2497 and the coveted 3450 with leap year indication introduced in 1981. The perpetual calendar was transformed with the 1986 launch of the Reference 3940, one of the finest complicated wristwatches produced with a legible perpetual calendar configuration to the dial, and a micro-rotor based automatic movement, the caliber 240. Indeed, the model was so popular that it remained in production for over 20 years before it was finally retired in favor of the Reference 5140. The Reference 5140 was first launched in 2006 powered by the same caliber 240, offering collectors a larger case size in 37.2 mm. The updated case was first introduced in white gold, and then later in yellow, pink gold, and platinum. The model offers daring color combinations that are unique to their case materials. For example, this striking blue dial is only offered with a platinum case. The present lot is a superb example of the apex atelier and its mastery of the perpetual calendar complication. To the best of our research no more than six platinum pieces have been identified back into the market today. We are pleased to present this lot which is fresh to the market and comes complete with a full suite of accessories from the original owner.