Titanic victim's gold pocket watch sells for $800k at Chicago auction | ChicagoNOW

Name: Titanic victim's gold pocket watch sells for $800k at Chicago auction | ChicagoNOW
Uploaded: 2026-04-24T16:25:22Z
Duration: 3 min 37 s
Description: A gold pocket watch owned by John Jacob Astor IV sold for $800,000 at a Chicago auction, far exceeding its $300K–$500K estimate. The watch was worn by Astor aboard the RMS Titanic sinking and was later recovered from his body. A gold pencil case belonging to Astor was also auctioned, selling for $160,000 after competitive bidding.

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A gold pocket watch owned by John Jacob Astor IV sold for $800,000 at a Chicago auction, far exceeding its $300K–$500K estimate. The watch was worn by Astor aboard the RMS Titanic sinking and was later recovered from his body. A gold pencil case belonging to Astor was also auctioned, selling for $160,000 after competitive bidding.