A limited edition watch created using steel from the Titanic wreckage is going under the hammer at Fellows Auctioneers. The timepiece, which is number 67 of 100 released in 2012 on the 100-year anniversary of the disaster, was designed by Swiss watchmaking brand Romain Jerome. The Geneva-based company purchased a piece of the Titanic’s hull weighing about 1.5 kg (3 pounds) that was retrieved in 1991, using elements of this to construct these precious watches. Featuring as Lot 225 It has an estimate of £3,600 - £5,600 in Fellows’ Luxury Watch Sale, taking place in Birmingham on Monday 26th October.

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The limited edition Titanic-DNA Steampunk watch

The bi-colour gentleman's Titanic-DNA Steampunk Auto features a medallion on the back depicting the Titanic, with the words “made from parts of the Titanic, tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Titanic, 1912-2012”, included. As well as metal from the ship itself, the watch is also fused with metal from Harland & Wolff shipyards, where the gigantic ship was built. Built into the dial are roman numerals marking the 6 and 12 o clock points.

The watch has a PVD-coated stainless steel case with a stabilised rusted steel bezel. It contains a reference RJTAUSP002, serial 21116, and an automatic movement. There is a skeleton steam punk dial with a subsidiary seconds indicator to nine, and the watch is fitted to a signed black rubber strap with titanium double folding clasp. It measures 50mm, and a box and papers are included with the lot.

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Romain Jerome designed the watch

Romain Jerome has become a renowned watch brand in the 21st century for their unique designs of quirky watches; timepieces inspired by superheroes and video game characters are examples. This Titanic watch was one of the luxury brand’s most innovative designs and it fits perfectly in Fellows’ Luxury Watch Sale – an auction showcasing hundreds of exceptional timepieces from a variety of brands.

Laura Bishop, Watch Manager at Fellows Auctioneers, said: “We are proud to showcase this alluring Romain Jerome watch which is one of the most interesting timepieces we’ve ever had go under the hammer. From watches containing the world’s oldest rum, to historic military items dating back to the Second World War, you never know what our auctions will conjure up which makes items like these so much more exciting when they come through the door.

The Titanic disaster was a poignant moment in history and the events are known around the world. The release of these watches on the 100th anniversary was the perfect homage to the tragedy on 15th April 1912.”