Need Help with new rolex purchase (First High-End Watch)

[greanie]

Hello All,

This is my first post (First Impressions are everything in both directions)

I have only owned lower end watches for a long time (citizen Eco-drive). I wanna purchase a rolex as a heritage piece, something i can pass along to my children and grand-children.

A few questions:
Where to buy? Private Dealer or Store (Local authorized store is Ben Bridge in Austin, Tx)?

I really Like a Datejust 2 with a grey/black dial and Roman numerals, Stainless steel, smooth Bezel, non-jubilee band. Is this a timeless piece? (I understand this will be opinion based) My local store has this watch for around $7200 pre-tax

Thanks for the advice and tips on this purchase.