The Swiss watchmaker Swatch closed dozens of its shops on Saturday as huge crowds lined up to try to snag Royal Pop pocket watches from its collaboration with the luxurious timepiece maker Audemars Piguet. The frenzy prompted police intervention at shops from london to New York and dissatisfied clients who queued for hours to purchase…
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John Jacob Astor IV was getting back from his honeymoon along with his spouse, who survived the 1912 catastrophe. His pocket watch and gold pencil case are going up for sale this month Sonja Anderson – Daily Correspondent April 3, 2026 John Jacob Astor IV’s 18-karat gold pocket watch and 14-karat gold pencil case Freeman’s…
All eyes are on Team USA as they compete at the Milan-Cortina Games, but win or lose, all US Olympians and Paralympians are going home with a prize. Billionaire Ross Stevens has pledged $200,000 to every US Olympian to help them gain some financial security after their careers end. More complicated than a $200,000 check…
