This is an ad I found in The New Yorker for Patek Philippe watches. The text in the lower-left corner says “You never actually own a Patrick Philippe. You merely take care of it for the next generation.” So by buying an expensive, new watch, you’re creating a “tradition.” I’m going to use this in the future when I talk about inventing traditions.

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shatha khalid — May 8, 2009
Dear Sir,
I would like to inform you that I want to buy a Patrick Philip watch, but the problem is that I don't know from where ?
I hope that you kindly wirte to me the name of a trusty shop here in Dubai so I can buy one.
Thanks
Regards.
Yours,
Shatha khalid
calvin — January 18, 2010
I have a patrick philippe watch for sale it a gold 18 k watch .only been used the one time ?
Anonymous — May 29, 2010
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Anonymous — May 29, 2010
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