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The Role of Price in Defining Luxury Watches: A Critical Debate

by Sergio Galanti

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Sergio Galanti
Feb 15, 2025
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The statement "the price makes a watch a luxury item" raises a fundamental debate in luxury branding and consumer psychology. Is luxury an inherent quality—determined by craftsmanship, heritage, and exclusivity—or is it primarily a function of pricing and perception? This discussion is rooted in economic theory, consumer behavior, and luxury brand strat…

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