Nomad is a superhero.
Here's an explanation for ya. Lurk moar. Every single point you brought up has been posted, reposted, debated and debunked. There is a search function on this forum, and it is very easy to use.
I like the watches with the nylon velcro straps. They don't crack like the leather/fake leather ones, and I can never get those metal strap ones to adjust to my chicken wrists.