Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?

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A Rolex, after London 2012.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 January 2017 source ↗

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Kwame Kwei-Armah Actor and playwright
A family holiday – anywhere the kids demand. Last year, I wanted us all to go to Egypt and my daughter said, “No, we’re going to go to Grenada.” So we did.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 October 2018 source ↗
Susan Calman Scottish comedian
A Tiffany watch for my wife. The security guard was following us, so I deliberately bought a really expensive watch to prove we had money. I don’t think I’ve seen her wear it.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 November 2018 source ↗
Maggie O'Farrell Irish-British novelist
All my clothes are secondhand, but I did buy a pair of new silver Vivienne Westwood shoes to get married in, which I still have.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 March 2023 source ↗

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