I think the Khaki Field Murph is a good example. I can see a person who is just getting into watches buying the Murph as their first nice watch. I can also see someone who’s been several years into watches adding the Murph to their five- or ten-watch collection.

I don’t feel like the same can be said for, say, a Tissot Gentleman, although it’s a great watch no doubt.

This is probably very subjective. You may disagree with the examples I gave. But I hope you get what I mean. What is your example of a such watch?

Another way to put it: What do you wish you have bought as your first watch (or early in your hobby journey), knowing what you know now about watches, about your taste, and so on?