A new record has been set for the most paid at auction for an astronaut's timepiece. The 18-karat gold Omega Speedmaster that was presented to Neil Armstrong sold for $2,187,500 with premium.

D.C. Neil Armstrong wore his gold Omega Speedmaster when he and his Apollo 11 crewmates Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins made a visit to Canada in December 1969, a month after being presented with ...