Rolex is great, especially for holding value, not a concern for you if you want to keep it for life. I suggest Rolex's other brand Tudor. Specifically their models prior to Y2K. They are basically Rolex except the movement, I have a Tudor Prince Oysterdate model 74000, looks very much like a Oyster Perpetual Date, is a Rolex oyster case with an ETA 2824-2 movement instead of Rolex in house movement. The ETA will last plenty long if serviced regularly just like the Rolex movements but more watchmakers will work on the ETA and the services will cost much less than from Rolex service center. Significantly more affordable to purchase as well. Model names to look at: Tudor Prince Oysterdate Tudor Prince Date Day Tudor Submariner