Titanic passenger's gold watch auctioned for record price

A pocket watch owned by John Jacob Astor IV, the wealthiest Titanic passenger, was auctioned for £1.175 million, far exceeding the estimated £100,000-£150,000. Astor's watch, along with other belongings, was found after the ship sank in 1912. The sale reflects enduring fascination with Titanic memorabilia, with the previous...