30k is a loot of money. I'd go get a JLC Deepsea Chronograph. Why? Cause it looks better than a Rollie and has a Chrono function. Can withstand a beating for sure.
Value is relative... And beauty is in the eye of beholder.
Some may say 30k is a loot of money for JLC, why not IWC?
Some says why JLC chrono deepsea; chrono is not an essential feature and it's not an iconic JLC, might as well go for the Evergreen timeless reverso?
Some says why JLC, rolex second hand value is second to none (at least that's true compared to rivals within similar price range) and it's great for a beater as well!
And finally looks are extremely subjective, you may prefer JLc for your own reasons and others prefer other brands for their own reason.
Bottom line, buy what you think is best for you...
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