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Tiffany & Co. Acquires Historic Titanic Pocket Watch for $1.97 Million
Tiffany & Co. has set a new record with the acquisition of a rare 18k gold pocket watch for $1.97 million. The timepiece, once owned by Captain Arthur H. Rostron of the RMS Carpathia, was a gift from three Titanic survivors—Mrs. John B. Thayer, Mrs. John Jacob Astor, and Mrs. George D. Widener—who expressed their gratitude for his heroic efforts in rescuing passengers after the Titanic sank.
The pocket watch, purchased from Henry Aldridge and Son Ltd., is engraved with a heartfelt message from the survivors and features the monogram “AHR” on its caseback. This historic artifact honors Captain Rostron’s courage and pivotal role in saving hundreds of lives. Christopher Young, Vice President of Creative Visual Merchandising at Tiffany & Co., emphasized the significance of the acquisition, stating that it highlights the brand’s long-standing connection to history and its role in the luxury world.
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Precious Metal Futures Show Renewed Momentum
Gold Has Reclaimed The Rs1.50 Lakh Level After Coming Under Pressure Earlier This Week. This Shows That Buyers Are Returning At Lower Levels. The Immediate Test Is Whether Gold Can Sustain Above Rs1.50 Lakh.
Retail gold prices across India registered a minor dip today, falling by up to Rs65 per gram across key purities In contrast, precious metal futures showed renewed momentum on the domestic exchange, reclaiming critical resistance levels in morning trade.
On October 7, 2026, retail gold spot prices in India softened across all purities. The price of 24 Carat gold dipped by Rs 65 to Rs 14,957 per gram (Rs 1,49,570 per 10 grams), while 22 Carat gold fell by Rs60 to Rs 13,710 per gram (Rs 1,37,100 per 10 grams). Similarly, 18 Carat gold registered a decline of Rs49, bringing its rate to Rs11,218 per gram (Rs1,12,180 per 10 grams) compared to the previous day’s close.
Despite the minor dip in physical retail rates, the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) witnessed positive buying interest:
- MCX December Gold Futures: Rose 0.50% to around Rs 1,50,059 per 10 grams. After opening at Rs 1,48,928, the contract surged to an intra-day high of Rs 1,50,575.
- MCX December Silver Futures: Advanced 0.62% to trade near Rs 2,27,480 per kg.
Gold has reclaimed the Rs1.50 lakh level after coming under pressure earlier this week. This shows that buyers are returning at lower levels. The immediate test is whether gold can sustain above Rs 1.50 lakh.
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