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Reference 5740/1G-001 Nautilus | A white gold perpetual calendar bracelet watch with moon phases, 24 hours and leap year indication, Circa 2020
Auction Closed
June 5, 07:33 PM GMT
Estimate
120,000 - 240,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: blue
Caliber: cal. 240 automatic, 27 jewels
Movement number: 7'324'169
Case: 18k white gold, sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 6'380'823
Closure: 18k white gold Patek Philippe bracelet with double folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging, winding presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate of Origin dated August 13, 2020, leather bi-fold, operating instructions book, booklets, sealed setting pin, travel pouch, and four additional links
In 2018, Patek Philippe took the collecting world by storm with the unveiling of the instantly legendary reference 5740. Made exclusively in a 40 mm white gold case, accompanied by a matching white gold bracelet and a sapphire crystal case back, this model marked a historic milestone as the first perpetual calendar Nautilus. Distinguished by its captivating dial, made with a new shade of blue with pristine white printing, the reference 5740 exudes unparalleled elegance among its Nautilus counterparts.
Powering this piece is the esteemed Caliber 240 Q movement, derived from the ultra-thin automatic Caliber 240. This choice of movement aligns seamlessly with the Nautilus's original design ethos of slimness, as evidenced by its 8.32mm size - making the reference 5740 one of the manufacturer's thinnest perpetual calendars.
Acquired in 2020, we are delighted to present this exceptional timepiece from the collection of its original owner, impeccably preserved and accompanied by its complete suite of accessories.