I've always liked these two datejust killers Seiko's SNKL45 & SNXS75, they can both be found for about 100 dollars and with a bracelet upgrade down the road make really excellent watches!

This has gotten the majority of my wrist time. I sold off my Doxa and Omega watches and where this and some other under 500$ Seiko's. They just work perfectly, look great and don't give me the worry of having an "investment" on my wrist 🤷