The Straus gold watch was auctioned off this weekend and set a record for the price of $2,227,110 ?(£1.78 million) exceeding a previous record set with a Roston gold watch last year. The 18-carat Jules Jurgensen engraved watch was a gift from Ida Straus to her husband Isidor on his 40th birthday. He had it with him when Titanic sank in 1912 and was recovered after the tragedy. It remained in the family for years until one of the heirs had it refurbished and put up for auction. It was auctioned off with other Titanic memorabilia such as a rare First-Class passenger list and a letter written by Ida Straus written on Titanic stationery.

The name of the buyer was not disclosed.

Source
Ramos, Jose. “Titanic Gold Pocket Watch Recovered From Elderly Couple Who Drowned in Disaster Sells for Record £1.78million at Auction – Almost Double What Was Expected.” Mail Online, November 22, 2025. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15316975/Titanic-gold-pocket-watch-recovered-elderly-couple-drowned-disaster-sells-record-1-78million-auction-double-expected.html.