This is an old thread. Is a Rolex worth it? I think so but tough to answer for your since it’s subjective and we all have different budgets
I love automatic watches. Had an omega speedmaster I sold to another pelican who no longer visits here.
If you don’t want to spend Rolex prices, check out Tudor. Rolex quality but without a Rolex movement basically. Rolex’s sister company
Currently I have a Tudor black bay 36. Basically a Rolex explorer with a submariner style face without a rotating bezel. It has an easy to service modified top grade ETA 2824 movement which is currently running 5 sec/day fast. Can’t complain about that. Half the price of a Rolex explorer and actually feels higher quality