Some people buy a rolex because they want to display their wealth. Others buy a rolex because they love watches, and wish to own a pinnacle of the craft. I fee

Some people buy a rolex because they want to display their wealth. Others buy a rolex because they love watches, and wish to own a pinnacle of the craft. I feel like you chose a bad example. Designer handbags for instance, seem to be more geared towards status symbols, although I am sure there are exceptions. A chris reeve sebenza is an example of an item that is desirable primarily because of it's craftsmanship and only secondarily due to its price. If you own one, the chance of someone else being aware of its value is practically zero.