Watch believed to be Hitler's sells for over €1m despite protests

Jewish leaders condemned the auction, calling it 'abhorrent' 

The watch that auctioneers claimed once belonged to Hitler. The sale went ahead despite the objections on 34 Jewish leaders in the US state of Maryland.

A watch that is believed to have been owned by Adolf Hitler has sold for over €1 million at auction in the US, despite protests. 

The Huber time piece has a swastika design, as well as the initials A H. It was purchased by an anonymous bidder.