Best watch <$1000 that retains its value?

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Take a hard look at Marathon SAR, built like a tank.

Only thing to be concerned with - and this might be a one off and totally on me, is this is the only 316L watch I own that causes an allergic reaction. I've ran the bracelet through an ultrasonic cleaner, and I still get red itchy bumps when I wear it. This is a development that's happened within the past 2-3 years. Maybe it's my body rejecting non-Rolex watches.