John Jacob Astor's Gold Watch Sets New Record for Titanic Memorabilia at $1.5 Million

The watch, recovered from Astor's body after the Titanic tragedy, fetched nearly $1.5 million at auction, surpassing previous records for Titanic-related items.

John Jacob Astor IV's gold pocket watch sold for a record-breaking $1.5 million, the highest price ever for an item linked to the Titanic.
The auction took place in England, with the watch attracting intense bidding, ultimately purchased by a U.S. collector.
Previously, the highest price for Titanic memorabilia was $1.46 million for a violin played as the ship sank.
The watch, engraved with Astor's initials, was part of a larger auction that included other rare Titanic artifacts.
The enduring fascination with the Titanic and its stories continues to drive high interest and values in related memorabilia.