A gold watch belonging to John Jacob Astor, the wealthiest passenger on the Titanic, was sold for £1.17 million ($1.46 million) at an auction in England, setting a record for the highest amount ever fetched by an item associated with the 1912 tragedy. The watch, engraved with "JJA," was recovered from Astor s personal effects after his death on the Titanic, where he ensured his wife s safety before perishing in the disaster. The auction also featured other Titanic-related items, including a violin case that belonged to the orchestra leader.
UK News: The winning bid, placed by an American buyer, far surpassed the auctioneer's initial estimate, which ranged between £100,000 and £150,000. The watch,