Swiss Court Rules Watch Belongs to Yoko Ono

A Swiss court has ruled that a rare Patek Philippe watch, gifted to John Lennon by Yoko Ono for his 40th birthday, must be returned to Ono, concluding a decade-long legal battle. The watch, valued at approximately $4.5 million, was stolen in 2006 and changed hands multiple times before it was sold to an Italian man living in China. The court upheld earlier decisions from Geneva courts that confirmed the Italian's claim to ownership was invalid. The watch, which features a personal inscription from Ono, was only discovered missing by her in 2014 after a tip-off from a valuation company. This ruling is seen as a significant victory for Ono, who expressed relief at the decision. The watch is currently held in Geneva, awaiting its return to her.