FTX Alum Buys Titanic's Gold Watch for Record $1.5 Million Patrick Gruhn, a German fintech entrepreneur and former FTX executive, purchased a gold pocket watch recovered from the Titanic for nearly $1.5 million at an auction, setting a record for Titanic memorabilia. The watch, which once belonged to American tycoon John Jacob Astor IV, was bought as a gift for his wife, Maren Gruhn, and will be displayed in museums. This sale was conducted by Henry Aldridge & Son, a renowned auction house specializing in Titanic items. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Major Milestone for Crypto Markets — SEC Greenlights Bitcoin ETF READ MORE September Jobs Report Preview: Unemployment Claims Hit Unexpected Low READ MORE Opinion: Cutting Interest Rates is Misguided READ MORE Nigeria's Central Bank Raises Interest Rate to Tackle Inflation READ MORE Everything's Overvalued: Marc Faber Sees Precious Metals as Safe Haven READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment