Is the No Date Submariner inferior to the Date?

[Thomas_]

I am considering a 41mm Submariner to add to my collection and have always been quite fond of the symmetry and lack of date function. I noticed there is a steep price difference between the two (both new and used), $1,150 to be exact. I am not completely opposed to the date function and have heard rumors that the no date model is for people who cannot afford the date function. I am curious if the no date Submariner has the perception of being inferior or "cheaper" to the date model. I know that it is factually the cheapest version of the Submariner but is it seen this way? On a side note, I noticed that the 40 and 41mm version have about a $4,000 price difference between them. Is it worth it to pay a few thousand more for the newer 41mm version?