Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar

A perpetual calendar is like a small computer on your wrist.

Think of it this way: Imagine a watch that keeps track of not only the time, but also the date, the day of the week, and the month, tells you whether it’s a leap year or not, and what the current phase of the moon is. Oh, and one more thing — imagine it does all of this mechanically, using springs and gears, and that you only have to adjust it once every century or so. Crazy, right?

Patek Philippe has been making such watches since the Second World War, and continues to make some of the most superlative quantieme perpetuele models on the market. This particular example, a Reference 5040J from the 2010s, combines the desirable complication with a timeless tonneau-shaped case and a sought-after ‘Breguet’ dial. A particularly fetching configuration for a perpetual calendar, it’s also incredibly well proportioned and appropriate for both men and women.

Housed in a 39mm yellow gold tonneau case with a signed crown, a sapphire crystal, and a smooth bezel, it features a silver dial with applied, yellow gold ‘Breguet’ indices, a matching ‘Breguet’ handset, a month and leap-year indicator at 3 o’clock, a date and moonphase aperture at 6 o’clock, and a German-language day and 24-hour sundial at 9 o’clock. Powered by the Patek Philippe Calibre 240Q automatic movement — which is visible via a sapphire caseback — it comes paired to an Analog:Shift Buckland Brown Cervo strap with a signed, 18K yellow gold pin buckle. 

Charming and created with outstanding artistry and attention to detail, this Reference 5040J is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner. If you’re someone who appreciates the finer things in life, then come try it on before another collector beats you to it!

Founded in 1839, Patek Philippe is one of the oldest watch manufacturers in the world with an uninterrupted watchmaking history. Few international luxury brands carry the gravitas of their name, and for good reason. The firm's commitment to excellence in horological manufacture is unflinching, and their track record of innovation in design without peer. They continue to lead the industry, and even their fiercest competitors have nothing but the utmost respect for the company.

From the simple elegance of their Calatrava line to the stunning study in miniaturization that is reference 1518 perpetual calendar to the modern reference 5750P chiming watch, Patek’s catalog is chock full of some of the most elegant and complicated timepieces ever made. Family-owned and completely independent, the firm has the freedom to do what it wants — such as discontinue one of the world’s most beloved steel luxury sport watches, the reference 5711 — when it wants.

Owning a Patek Philippe is for many the ultimate goal of timepiece collecting, and for a certain type, the only timepieces they collect. Whichever way you look at it, there is no questioning the elegance of design, superlative manufacture of their cases and movements, or the sheer elegance and emotion that comes from owning one.

Of course for a brand that is steeped in heritage, we are told “You never actually own a Patek Philippe…”

Well, you know the rest.

Our Pledge

Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.