Gold Watch Sold for Record $2 Million at Titanic Auction

A gold pocket watch awarded to Captain Arthur Rostron, who rescued over 700 survivors from the Titanic, has sold for £1.56 million ($1.97 million), setting a record for Titanic memorabilia. The 18-carat Tiffany & Co. watch was presented to Rostron by the widows of three wealthy businessmen who perished in the disaster. This historic auction, conducted by Henry Aldridge and Son, underscores the persistent fascination with Titanic artifacts, as it marks the second record-breaking sale in a year, following the sale of John Jacob Astor's pocket watch for £1.175 million earlier. The watch's inscription highlights the gratitude of the survivors, commemorating Rostron's bravery during the 1912 tragedy. Auctioneer Andrew Aldridge emphasized that the growing interest in Titanic memorabilia reflects both the dwindling supply and the increasing demand for such artifacts. This sale reinforces the notion that Titanic stories continue to resonate with collectors and historians alike.