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Zaki Rizvi's inquiry into the Patek Philippe Ref. 5940G-001 Perpetual Calendar sparked a valuable discussion among collectors. His questions about its wearability for a 17cm wrist and the reliability of the Caliber 240Q movement resonate with many considering this elegant, cushion-cased timepiece. This article synthesizes community insights, offering perspectives on the watch's dimensions, movement performance, and overall ownership experience.
The Patek Philippe reference 5940 is a perpetual calendar wristwatch presented in a cushion-shaped case. It offers a classic interpretation of one of Patek Philippe's signature complications, distinguishing itself with its distinctive case geometry that provides an alternative to the more common round or rectangular perpetual calendar offerings from the manufacture. The reference was initially introduced in yellow gold, with subsequent variants in other precious metals. It represents a refined option for collectors seeking a traditional perpetual calendar with a unique aesthetic.
The watch features an 18k white gold case measuring 37 mm in diameter and 8.6 mm in thickness, housing the ultra-thin self-winding caliber 240 Q. This movement, visible through a sapphire crystal case back, provides a power reserve of 48 hours. The silvery-white dial displays the perpetual calendar indications, including day, date, month, leap year cycle, and moon phases. A sapphire crystal protects the dial, and the watch is water resistant to 30 meters.
Appealing to collectors who appreciate both horological complexity and distinctive design, the 5940 offers a blend of traditional watchmaking and a less conventional case shape. Its cushion case provides a comfortable fit and a notable presence on the wrist, while the perpetual calendar complication ensures its enduring relevance as a high-complication timepiece. The reference has been produced in various gold alloys, offering collectors choices within this specific model line.
Quoting you, "17" wrist" could be interpreted in many ways, in the USA, 17" is interpreted as 17 inches (which would be an unusually large wrist). There are some countries that don't use centimeters nor inches. I suggest you should write how many centimeters or inches your wrist is. Keep in mind you're addressing an international audience. Asking for opinions will give you multiple opinions. Asking for facts will give you facts. Maybe structure your question in a way that based in fact. For inst
Hi Patrick, my wrist is about 17cm (not inches). Thanks for clarifying . Yes would like to know mainly the reliability of a QP for daily use. This would be my first Perpetual calendar and as a big investment for me wanted some opinions. Thanks
...my wrist is about 18.3cm, so a bit bigger. I have been close to pulling the trigger on this one many times as I love cushion-shaped cases and this may be one of the last times to get a PC with the aging (yet fantastic) 240 movement. It is very flat considering the complication, which I value (the flatness) in a dress watch. I believe the 44.8mm dimension is because of the lugs. So essentially it is a 37mm rounded square. If you're worried about it being too large you should, of course, try it
The 240Q movement is a great movement. It's a modular movement, but despite the fact that it's not an integrated movement (meaning the base movement and the perpetual calendar mechanism are very separate modules rather than fully integrated) it's quite thin. This thin movement allows for a relatively complex watch to be housed in reasonable dimensions. The biggest caveat to the 240Q movement is the winding rotor system. A lot of users with any 240 case movement (not just the perpetual calendar v
It's difficult to try it on now during COVID 19 and these watches are discontinued, so it may not be easy to obtain one to try. But try it on. And consider a 5140 (round case, same movement).
to the Forum! There are many knowledgeable people here and there is much to learn. My experience with the 240 movement is excellent. I wore a 3940 for over ten years as my daily watch and it served me perfectly. My feeling is that you would not be disappointed by the 5140 in the slightest. That is one absolute honey of a watch. You will not have a problem with it as your “Daily”. My experience with Patek service has been good. They have been willing to stand behind their work. Good luck and than
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