Do you know anything about the watches he enjoys? Ie dress, sports, complications?

I know you said you don’t know anything about watches but these days a Rolex Daytona says something. He’ll get one of the most in-demand watches in the world and it’ll cost you guys. You’ll have to go pre-owned whereas Breitling and Omega will deliver brand new with great watches in their own right.

Anyway, if you get a used Daytona pay more for a better seller and enjoy the experience. Being cheap can lead to disaster.

[Sorry I have to bring this up but if you guys are thinking your new watch for dad will be “an investment “ after 25 years well, you’re getting it for your loving father, not to treat it like a gold bar].