Whether it is worth it comes down to your weather and how you treat your gear. In a wet or coastal area that model pays for itself because paint and cheap fasteners fail fast near salt and humidity. In a dry climate a decent metal reel can last a while, but you have already seen how plastic and carts go once the UV and load do their thing and that model takes that worry off the table.
Mounting to brick is a one afternoon job. Check that your chosen bricks are solid and not spalling, predrill with a masonry bit, then use either wedge anchors or concrete screws with washers. Keep the hose path straight for the first few feet and add a short leader hose to reduce stress on the spigot. Shut off and drain in winter and it should run for years. No rust yet.
