Only for the Wealthy

October 2026

The Big Spender’s Edit

A short, considered selection of pieces worth knowing about this month. We choose for craftsmanship, history, and standing, not for commissions.

Cars

Ferrari 12Cilindri

Ferrari’s front-engined V12 grand tourer, introduced in 2024 as the successor to the 812. Built to order through Ferrari’s official dealer network.

View at Ferrari (official) →

Cars

Porsche 911 GT3 RS

The track-focused, naturally aspirated 911. Specifications and availability vary by market; your Porsche dealer is the only authorized source for a new one.

View at Porsche USA (official) →

Watches

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

The chronograph Rolex introduced in 1963. New pieces are sold only by Official Rolex Retailers; pre-owned pieces should come through Rolex Certified Pre-Owned or a verified dealer.

View at Rolex (official) →

Watches

Patek Philippe Nautilus

Gérald Genta’s 1976 design for Patek Philippe. Buy through authorized Patek Philippe retailers, and use our watch verification checklist for any pre-owned example.

View at Patek Philippe (official) →

Watches

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

Launched in 1972 and widely credited with creating the luxury steel sports watch. AP sells through its own boutiques and authorized points of sale.

View at Audemars Piguet (official) →

Jewelry

Cartier Love bracelet

Designed by Aldo Cipullo for Cartier in 1969, fastened with a screwdriver. Buy from Cartier or an authorized retailer, and keep the certificate and receipt.

View at Cartier (official) →

Luxury goods

Hermès Birkin

The handbag Hermès created in 1984. Hermès does not list the Birkin for online sale; ask at an Hermès boutique. Treat resale offers with caution and insist on independent authentication.

View at Hermès (official) →

How we choose

  • Every piece is a real, currently listed product, linked to the maker’s own site.
  • We don’t quote prices. Prices change and vary by market and configuration, so confirm with the maker or an authorized retailer.
  • No countdowns, no “only a few left”. If anyone pressures you to pay quickly, walk away.
  • We are not paid for these links. See our disclosure.

Before you buy, read how to verify a luxury watch, the exotic car buying checklist, and spotting fake diamonds and jewelry.