Rolex from Monroe to JFK sells for $120,000

A watch that Marilyn Monroe reportedly gave to President John F Kennedy as a birthday present has fetched $120,000 at auction.

Rolex from Monroe to JFK sells for $120,000
Tue, 18 Oct, 2005 - 21:33

A watch that Marilyn Monroe reportedly gave to President John F Kennedy as a birthday present has fetched $120,000 at auction.

The gold Rolex is inscribed: “Jack, With love as always from Marilyn May 29th 1962.” Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: Greenwich, ConnecticutPlace: US east coastPlace: New York’s Madison Square GardenPerson: MonroePerson: Marilyn MonroePerson: President John F KennedyPerson: MarilynPerson: KennedyPerson: Bill PanagopulosPerson: Kenneth O’DonnellPerson: PanagopulosPerson: O’DonnellOrganisation: RolexOrganisation: JFKOrganisation: Alexander Autographs auction
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