Joe DiMaggio's Patek Philippe 130 Chronograph Is for Sale at $1.2 Million
A 1947 Patek Philippe Reference 130 chronograph tied to Joe DiMaggio is listed by Wind Vintage at $1,200,000. The specs, the paper trail and the catch.
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Most expensive watches are expensive because they are rare. This one adds a second reason: a name. Joe DiMaggio's Patek Philippe Reference 130 chronograph is on the market again, and Uncrate flagged it this week. The seller is Wind Vintage, and the listing price is $1.2 million. This is our read of the dealer's page, not a hands-on look.
What it is
The Reference 130 is a manual-wind chronograph. This one is in 18K yellow gold, 33 mm across and 41 mm lug to lug, with a Calibre 13-130 inside and a case made by Emile Vichet. Wind Vintage says it was produced in 1947 and sold on December 12, 1948, per the Extract from the Archives.
The history
The listing leans on the paper trail: the Extract, a 1949 photo that appears to show DiMaggio wearing it at New York's Stork Club, and two public sales, at Hunt in 2006 and at Christie's in 2017. Wind Vintage calls the buyer the fourth owner. That chain of custody is what separates a $1.2 million watch from a very good vintage Patek.
The condition
The seller describes the case and dial as in strong condition and the watch as running. Uncrate notes the case may never have been polished, which matters a lot on a gold vintage case: the sharp edges are what collectors pay for.
Who it is for
Not the man shopping our best luxury dive watches. A 33 mm gold chronograph is a collector's object, and the price puts it with the great vintage Pateks. For the same idea at a far friendlier price, a small hand-wound watch like the Farer Stratton II moonphase gets you the winding-the-crown ritual for about $2,175. More in our Watches hub.
The catch
It is a dealer listing, so the price is the dealer's ask and it can change or the watch can sell. We have not handled it. Anyone spending this much should ask for the Extract, condition photos and a full report first. Price checked October 30, 2026.
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FAQ
How much is Joe DiMaggio's Patek Philippe 130?
Wind Vintage listed it at $1,200,000 when we checked on October 30, 2026. Ask the dealer for current availability.
Where can you buy it?
It is offered by the dealer Wind Vintage, not at auction. The listing page is linked above.
What makes the Reference 130 important?
It is a chronograph Patek Philippe produced from the 1930s into the 1960s, and it was the first chronograph the brand gave its own reference number. Early yellow-gold examples with a documented owner are the ones collectors chase.
