ROO chrono as only watch
Hello, I hope you are all doing well. Sorry in advance for the probably long winded post but I am sure you appreciate this as it is my first good watch! My current watch is a Casio...I have been looking for about a year now for a nice, daily watch, with a chronograph, that can withstand daily outdoor life and I absolutely love the ROO chronographs, especially the brown 2014 themes model. I won't be diving or hod carrying, but I do some outdoor activities that may give it some light knocks or water / mud - hunting, shooting, camping, etc.The model I am interested in is steel with a hornback leather strap. What kind of durability can I expect from such a watch? Is is reasonable to use it as a daily watch? I know I should not be comparing it with an Explorer or Submariner as these are true beaters .. but on the other hand, I am not looking to climb Everest or go scuba diving, so I am hoping I will be OK.After visiting an AP boutique in January, they look and feel more substantial than a

Some New Books...
For my AP library

Rubber Stap, PO 45.5mm
I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on were to get an Omega rubber strap for my PO. I looked at Ofrei, but it is a bit expensive, any other places you guys know of. I am looking for one that will fit flush to the case. Also what size lugs am I looking for, 20 or 22 mm, thanks for the help

PP5396 - any love?
I really like the PP5396R. Very classic dial, modern size and a very useful annual calendar complication. I think all these combined make it a perfect dress watch. However, watch guys I talk to generally dont seem to have much love for the piece and all the ADs seem to have a few pieces available all the time. Am I missing something? Why is this refernce (arguably) not as desirable?

Rolex 16610 Sapphire Cracked on Watch 23rd Birthday 😞
This morning I wore my 23 yr old 16610 (S serial, purchased new on january 1995) on for work and after a couple of hours noticed it had stopped. It was last serviced about 10 years ago, so said to myself time to take it for service! I took it off and accidentally dropped it on the edge of my vault and cracked the sapphire. Cyclop is no where to be found! Immediately pulled the crown and am already coordinating to send it to Rik Dietel for servicing, know it will come back looking like new again!This morning WRUW picture:Current condition: