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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Pink Gold Tonneau-Shaped Automatic Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch with Moon Phases and Breguet Numerals

Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 5040R, Movement No. 3'677'461, Case No. 4'404'986, Manufactured in 2007

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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Pink Gold Tonneau-Shaped Automatic Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch with Moon Phases and Breguet Numerals
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 5040R, Movement No. 3'677'461, Case No. 4'404'986, Manufactured in 2007
Movement: Automatic, Cal. 240 Q, stamped with the Geneva seal, 27 jewels
Dial: Silvered, Breguet numerals, three subsidiary dials
Case: 18k pink gold tonneau-shaped, sapphire crystal display snap on back, 35mm width & 43mm overall length
Buckle: Patek Philippe 18k pink gold deployant clasp
Accompanied By: Additional solid case back, setting pin, a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on November 16, 2007, a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated January 10, 2008, a Patek Philippe presentation slipcase, a Patek Philippe presentation box, outer packaging and tie-tag

Special notice

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Lot Essay

Reference 5040 was in production from 1992 until around 2007. It was available in all gold colors as well as in platinum and is distinguished by its tonneau tortue case, a style typical of the 1920s and 1930s, but much less common in modern times. Tonneau indicates a "barrel" shape (indeed tonneau means barrel in French) with narrow ends and wide center. Tortue (turtle, in French) describes a case with short lugs and rounded corners, resembling the legs of a turtle protruding from the shell.

The majority of this reference were produced in yellow gold, with the least being produced in pink gold such as the present example. Adding to its desirability, to the best of our knowledge the present watch has never before been offered in public.

The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by M. Huber & A. Banbery, second edition, p. 295.

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