Something that can be worn working in construction and ‘nice watch’ is difficult to reconcile. If it’s going to get banged about the obvious choice would be a G-Shock but that doesn’t fit the brief. Maybe look at a Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical or a Hamilton Jazzmaster. The Rado you describe (Coupole Automatic) is a dress watch and no dress watch is really going to be rugged enough to survive long term everyday wear in construction. Take a look at Seiko and Citizen who make very large ranges of watches in your budget and you should see something that’d suit your Dad. Best of luck.

That’s a beaut 🔥

I have several high end watches but my Pelagos is very much my go to daily wearer with jeans and a t-shirt. Great choice 🔥