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151 . Patek Philippe
A fine and rare yellow gold tonneau-shaped perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases , 24 hours , leap year indication and Breguet numerals
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Manufacturer Patek Philippe Year 1993
Reference No . 5040 Movement No . 774 ’ 157 Case No . 2 ’ 936 ’ 472 Material 18k yellow gold Calibre Automatic , 240 Q ,
27 jewels Bracelet / Strap Black Patek Philippe crocodile leather strap Clasp / Buckle 18k yellow Patek Philippe buckle stamped PPC Dimensions 35.5 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 200,000-300,000 USD 25,000-38,000
Accessories With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with silvery opaline-white dial and Breguet numerals in 1993 and its subsequent sale on 6 August 1993 .
Production of reference 5040 was launched around 1992 and ceased around 2007 . The most classic example was cased in yellow gold , such as the present example . Just over 80 pieces in yellow gold have appeared on the market so far and the present watch is fresh to the market . The watch is furthermore offered in excellent overall condition with very crisp hallmarks to the side of the case .