Tudor Heritage Chrono

Vegas!!
Wow, I've been gone for a little bit! Mainly due to the flu, work, and birthdays (March is a crazy month for birthdays in my family).To the meat of this thread. I get to go to Las Vegas for the first time ever next week! I plan on going to all the Rolex AD's that i can find. I was wondering if there are any that I must go to. I know of the one at the casino that John reported on but any else? If I win big I'll make sure to bring one home and of course post pics.

The Search For The Ultimate Dive Watch: A Decade of Divers
Note: I posted this in the Rolex forum some months ago, but I think it's got enough non-Rolex watch content and interest to re-vive it here in the GF.As I'm sure most of you can relate, I've owned MANY different watches from several manufacturers, and a variety of Rolex watches in particular. My love of Rolex really started with an attraction toward the diver style watch, which of course Rolex pioneered. However, my appreciation of diver style watches did not begin with the Submariner.Ten years ago, or about this time in 1999 is when I purchased my first diver. Previous to that I'd owned some "nice watches" - a Gucci in the early 90's (remember when they were popular) and a Movado Museum watch later in the 90's - both were two-tone, black dial watches. But this Tag Heuer 2000 was my introduction to the diver styled watch:After I got the Tag, I really fell in love with the utility and versatility of the diver style watch, and began researching them. Prior to this, I'd never owned

Whats the word on Citizen Eco Drive watches?
I was thinking of adding one of these to my collection for a lower end beater type watch I won't have to worry about while wearing it. Are these generally regarded as decent watches? Any members have any experience with them?Thanks

Let the experiment begin!
I was going to put the new Hirsch strap on my Breitling, but it dawned on me now is the perfect time to try the waterproofing experiment.After rubbing the conditioner on the strap fresh from the plastic, I let it dry for 5 or 6 hours. I then put 2 coats of waterproofing on. Oh, I got a new camera yesterday also so here's a couple gratuitous shots done freehand. I can't wait to see this on the tripod but that will have to wait until next week due to time constraints. (hey, I love watches but fishing is in my blood and I go whenever I get the chance).

Nautilus 5712 vs Calatrava 5227G
Hi, newbie here and to watches in general. I only got one watch, a Rolex Datejust 41, which I chose over a Submariner at the time I bought it, and now to which I am fond of. Now here goes the time to consider what I'm gonna buy myself next. I went to a local AD without knowing anything about PP and fell in love with the Calatrava 5227G. But then of course I went online, and almost universally people recommend the 5711. I tried to look and get on waiting lists and figured I got a better chance on the 5712 so now I'm on the waiting list for that (8-12 mos from an AD in the US)Which now puts me at asking what I should be buying - the 5227G is pure love while the 5712 is a safe choice. I'm 31yo, self-employed with my share of attending important functions and meetings, and I plan to make this watch an all-rounder, wearing it anywhere from an important meeting to strolling at the mall. I realize the 5227G is more closer to the PP brand, and somehow that is an upside for me. Any thoughts?Sen