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Lot Essay
Introduced in 1996 and produced until 2007, the Patek Philippe reference 5039 is one of the more under-the-radar and relatively unknown models from the manufacture’s legendary perpetual calendar family.
Produced alongside its sister reference 3940, the 5039 was made in much smaller quantities. It is estimated that approximately 500 watches were created in yellow gold, 400 in white gold, such as the present timepiece, and 300 watches in pink gold. The 5039 differentiates itself from the older 3940 model by a more intricate and luxurious case with a hobnail bezel and straight but down turning lugs, though still being powered by the celebrated Caliber 240 Q with an automatic micro-rotor winding system.
Produced alongside its sister reference 3940, the 5039 was made in much smaller quantities. It is estimated that approximately 500 watches were created in yellow gold, 400 in white gold, such as the present timepiece, and 300 watches in pink gold. The 5039 differentiates itself from the older 3940 model by a more intricate and luxurious case with a hobnail bezel and straight but down turning lugs, though still being powered by the celebrated Caliber 240 Q with an automatic micro-rotor winding system.