[rusnak]

Worth the $?

I don't know. But if you can buy an authentic used one from a reputable dealer, then "maybe".

I think the Datejust one with the jubilee bracelet, is that what they call it - looks sophisticated on an old dude's wrist. It's not blingy douchey at all IMO. They usually are educated, wear Eddie Bauer or Land's End type understated fashion with a jacket vest, and are quiet about their accomplishments.

Then there are old guys who can totally pull off driving a Corvette - they just have that persona of being super cool, not at all snobby, and you like talking to them. They would probably wear a Daytona and it would just all seem right.

OTOH, nothing wrong with wearing a Casio or whatever.

I bought a TAG Heuer on an impulse. The Carrera 02 Chronograph with date, skeleton watch. I took it back after a month because it was losing around a minute per day. The jewelry store owner's wife was there and just scoffed at me. I told her that I'm used to automatics that are more accurate than that. She sniffed "what is your other watch, a Timex?". I replied "you mean this one? It's a Rolex Submariner Date". I was so turned off by the watch, the store, the entire experience I just gave away the TAG Heuer dumb ass watch as a gift. I was done with TAG, the store, and that snobby lady and wanted to move on and forget the whole thing. THAT is what is wrong with watch people in my opinion. They think somehow it makes them better, and it does not. I'm the guy who could have bought the Tourbillon, but now I'm TOTALLY soured by watch snobs and hate what they represent.