Now you can scratch gold but you can also just buff it out you don't lose any gold when you scratch it. If you want a sporty gold watch the GMT Master 2 is stunning but 38k pretty much any gold rolex is going to start around 40k. Same for most of the other high end Swiss made gold watches (companies that actually use gold) you are going to spend about 40k or more to get one.
https://www.rolex.com/en-us/watches/gmt-master-ii/m126718grnr-0001Then you have to ask if yourself how large of a watch do you want? The GMT is 40mm. Some are really big (42 or over I have seen 45) others are smaller 36mm mens watches. Styles change and you have to consider weight as well. I have found a left handed watch on the left hand is actually better as it puts the winding mechanism towards the elbow instead of the wrist. A large watch with a wrist sided winding mechanism can be uncomfortable when lifting the mechanism will dig into the back of the hand. Some watches are too thick some are too heavy some are very sporty but not classy. You need to consider all things and ideally have more than one watch
There is also a preowned market for luxury watches and online these will let you see some of the better brands. See what matches your style and budget
https://www.tourneau.com/But also lots of great automatic watches in the 300-1200 dollar range. My everyday watch is a 600 dollar watch and I like it I have had several watches in the 3-8k range (Omega, Tag, Steel Rolex) and my 600 Seiko is just as nice bracelet and case is a tank of course inside isn't as complex I am sure but its the same quality feel and weight to the watch. It is still waterproof rated to 300m it tells the date and the winding mechanism works well
