Quartz all the way. Honestly I find the dead accuracy of the ticking seconds on high end quartz just as interesting to watch as most mechanical movements, if not more.
Spring Drive is great, but I think the newer models with the power reserve on the back are better looking than the models with reserve on the front. The quartz option looks stunning all around
My watches have objective value because they are tools, not accessories. I'm a tool, therefore every watch I have is a tool watch. Having many tools doesn't mean I'm buying frivolous luxuries, it means I live in a shed.
Watch buying isn't an investment, it's throwing money in the trash and getting a free watch after.
I'd do the Tudor or a Grand Seiko - stick to stealth wealth until you move out of your folks' place. The Rolex is nice but it's definitely more of a statement piece, and will really stand out among people in their 20s. If you get something nice that most people won't recognize, then you'll have the benefits of enjoying a nice watch without the risk of unwanted attention.
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