Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Ref. 5040J Full Set including Watch Winder BoxWe are still seeing exceptional interest in neo vintage complicated watches with leather straps, so could it get any better than this grand complication from the esteemed watchmaker Patek Philippe? This is a beautiful example of one of the most underrated references, the 5040 in yellow gold, featuring a cool and quirky tonneau case and a stunning Breguet numeral dial. Given that the vast majority of these perpetual calendars are housed in classic

- 40mm steel case with sapphire glass

- Bulang & Sons leather strap with 18k yellow gold VC folding clasp

the mk2 version a mostly seen with a “ triangle shaped part”

- Serial 943xxxx dating to 1987

- Reference 3510

- Universal Genève Cal

It has very fat lugs and the bezel is still very sharp

with sturdy handles for hand-carrying and a detachable strap for comfortable shoulder wear

tonneau being French for barrel

commitment to authenticity

this is a great find for the discerning Datejust collector

- Serial 179xxxx dates to 1968