Titanic passenger’s watch expected to fetch £1m at auction

A timepiece recovered from the wreck of the RMS Titanic, once belonging to prominent Bavarian-born American businessman Isidor Straus, is anticipated to achieve a staggering £1 million at an upcoming auction. Straus, co-owner of Macy’s department store, tragically perished during the ship’s sinking in April 1912. The watch’s historical significance and direct link to a notable figure of the disaster contribute to its substantial estimated value, making it a highly coveted artifact among collectors and historians alike. Its sale represents a rare opportunity to acquire a tangible piece of the ill-fated liner’s legacy.