Cartier Cheich watch on a man's wrist
The Cartier Cheich is one of the most elusive timepieces in the world.
  • Wealth can't buy everything — even some things that have a price tag.
  • Some brands require luck, loyalty, and resolve before you can secure one of their status symbols.
  • Unless you're a notable billionaire, money alone can't grant you a membership at Augusta National.

Wealth grants access to a lot, but even the wealthy can't just buy anything.

Certain privileges require more than money. Sometimes, that means being in the right place at the right time — and there are instances when your family connections matter more than your bank account.