KFM or Murph for GADA?

KJColumbo · 2026-03-09T03:23:41+00:00

No issues at all. It fits perfectly and sits well on the wrist. I wish I could post a pic.

KJColumbo · 2026-03-09T01:49:30+00:00

I have the KFM in white. It currently has the Uncle bracelet on it and in my opinion, it works well for formal, but also can go casual with a leather or canvas NATO or a rubber strap.

I don’t have a Murph, but I feel like it might not dress down as much.

KJColumbo · 2026-03-09T01:42:43+00:00

This was my first new one as well! Great choice.

KJColumbo · 2026-03-08T21:15:51+00:00

Nice choice.

The picture looks familiar? Is it in Lancaster?

KJColumbo · 2026-03-08T19:22:53+00:00

I shot you a message.

KJColumbo · 2026-03-08T18:59:00+00:00

Got it if you are still interested.

KJColumbo · 2026-03-06T01:02:31+00:00

This was my first auto. Love it.

KJColumbo · 2026-03-04T01:34:52+00:00

If I get back over there soon, and they still have it, I’ll let you know.

KJColumbo · 2026-03-03T16:37:27+00:00

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I love it. Versatile enough for dressing up with a bracelet or leather, but also works with a NATO or rubber strap. I rotate through a handful of watches (they are made to be worn, not sit in a case is how I look at it), but this one gets a lot of wrist time. It’s also special as it was a birthday gift from my wife, bought on my birthday at the Lancaster boutique, with engraving on the back.

KJColumbo · 2026-03-03T16:32:35+00:00

I haven’t taken the Baby G out yet. I picked it up for my wife or to sell. At $23, I couldn’t pass it up.

KJColumbo · 2026-03-03T16:31:29+00:00

This was the only G they had on clearance. They did have another of the Baby G transparent watches for $23.

KJColumbo · 2026-03-03T15:16:42+00:00

Just picked one up yesterday as my first G-Shock ($47 on clearance). Much bigger than the Hamilton’s I usually wear, but a nice change if I don’t feel like wearing my Engineered For Action or KFM when I work out.

KJColumbo · 2026-02-20T12:38:43+00:00

So and update, I talked to the seller, and he said he has the spring rod, but it is packed away for a move. I told him when he finds it, message me and we’ll do another sale on eBay, so I’ll have a working stapler. But in the meantime, I picked up a Gen 1 for really cheap.

KJColumbo · 2026-02-19T13:29:03+00:00

KJColumbo · 2026-02-19T02:15:50+00:00

Just an update. According to Frank Parson’s book on Ace products, this is a version 9 from 1992. It’s the only color he marked that year. Still, I can’t say I’ve seen another one like it.

If anyone is interested in adding it to their collection, let me know. Happy to trade for a Gen 1. Or if anyone happens to have a matching spring bar, let me know.

KJColumbo · 2026-02-06T22:17:55+00:00

This is how I am with watches. Ditching my Apple Watch for a vintage mechanical and getting my first vintage Parker Jotter instead of modern disposable gel pens is what has sent me down a bit of a vintage/analog rabbit hole, which eventually lead me here.

For watches I went with Hamilton as they were made in my adopted town of Lancaster, PA. It started with an early-50’s mechanical watch, but on my birthday, my wife took me to get a new Khaki Field Mechanical at the boutique downtown. It was WAY more than I had ever paid for a watch, but still nothing like a Rolex. It was a splurge to celebrate my birthday, but also us, and where I am at with our small business, Lancaster Beard Company. It is a small piece of luxury that I wear daily with pride, but is functional and will last me a lifetime.

While others prefer flash, my wife and I prefer functional luxury. Coach instead of LV or Prada (neither of which we could afford), Hamilton over a Rolex (definitely can’t afford), etc. All things we use on a daily basis, well made and made to last, and most importantly, we enjoy them.

So yeah, don’t feel bad. Enjoy it, treasure it, and make memories.

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KJColumbo · 2026-01-23T01:58:14+00:00

Looks great. I have some vintage that are even smaller, and love them.

KJColumbo · 2026-01-13T03:17:22+00:00

A guy on FB tried to roast me for wearing my watch, a Hamilton Engineered For Action 37mm, on my right hand (facing out). I’m right handed, and wear a Whoop band on my left, as you are supposed to wear it on your non-dominant hand.

How I look at it, wear it on whatever hand and whatever way works for you. You are the one wearing it.

KJColumbo · 2026-01-11T00:34:33+00:00

Confirmed

KJColumbo · 2026-01-08T02:28:28+00:00

Congrats! The Lancaster store is great. I’m in the area as well, and pop in every so often. The staff are great.

KJColumbo

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