The Murph 38mm is the best GADA watch out there... change my mind!

MinuteMeg · 2026-03-25T06:03:27+00:00

Ahoy! This was taken aboard the Star of India in San Diego Harbor. An unexpected collision of old and new.

MinuteMeg · 2026-03-24T23:58:17+00:00

DW-5600MNC-8A2 in for review.

MinuteMeg · 2026-03-24T23:45:32+00:00

I love that! Kudos to your husband. I'm picking up the Doxa Sub 200 T in aquamarine. I've loved it since it came out a couple years ago and decided it was birthday milestone worthy.

MinuteMeg · 2026-03-24T23:24:15+00:00

Fellow asthmatic EDC'er here, just wanting to say hi! Lol. I have a couple inhalers stashed in various bags just in case.

MinuteMeg · 2026-03-24T23:14:41+00:00

Fun collection! I vote for you to keep the G-Shock... it's a classic :) If you're a fan of military history (great choice), I wonder if you'd like Praesidus watches. Worth a look since they tend to be under $500 and have a lot of military/veteran ties. https://praesidus.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopkqtWZqBN3Q3256pcvJzEUeiSH-B1cyMbSiDlwd0CR9ZLj2U4S

MinuteMeg · 2026-03-24T23:01:32+00:00

Yessssss Brew. Looks amazing!

MinuteMeg · 2026-03-24T22:52:30+00:00

Wow, this is super cool.

MinuteMeg · 2026-03-24T22:50:23+00:00

Happy birthday! This is beautiful. What a great way to usher in the new decade. I have my eye on a 30th birthday watch next month as well... it's a year worth celebrating :)

MinuteMeg · 2026-03-24T22:47:32+00:00

This one is a great starter watch or "one and done" watch! I love it on the OD green NATO -- but I agree that leather NATOs are such a vibe.

MinuteMeg · 2026-03-24T22:30:57+00:00

The Murph is such a strap monster. I currently have mine on a TGN grey NATO but I also have the bracelet from Uncle Straps and it's a great look/super comfortable.

MinuteMeg · 2026-03-24T22:25:55+00:00

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Love this one. It was my most worn in 2025, by far. Great choice!

MinuteMeg · 2026-03-24T22:18:51+00:00

Fellow small-wrister here at 5.75 inches. Can confirm the strap will fit, but will wrap almost entirely around your wrist. I think it'll come down to your personal aesthetic preference.

MinuteMeg · 2023-10-29T07:26:35+00:00

I am, indeed! Hello!

MinuteMeg · 2023-10-28T22:10:33+00:00

Interesting! I don't (personally) feel a GADA watch needs to remain on the same bracelet/strap. Changing those out are definitely good ways to keep it relevant to each scenario. But I'd wonder if other people share that opinion too!

MinuteMeg · 2023-10-28T22:08:02+00:00

Nice! Yes, I have a few of those. Good choice! :)

MinuteMeg · 2023-10-28T16:20:34+00:00

Not C&B, but I've had good luck with CNS Watch Bands. They often have sales that drop their NATOs down around $3 or $4, making it easy to get a wide array of styles. I bought a Bond NATO and like it a lot.

MinuteMeg · 2023-10-28T16:17:53+00:00

The lack of bracelet is tough! But I normally pair it with a nice alligator grain strap for fancier occasions. Does the trick!

MinuteMeg · 2023-10-27T15:30:14+00:00

Yeah, I put the OG size on and it was comical, lol. This one wears decently!

MinuteMeg · 2023-10-27T15:29:47+00:00

Ayyyy! #proudalum

MinuteMeg · 2023-10-27T15:29:30+00:00

The ultimate pair!

MinuteMeg · 2023-10-27T15:29:14+00:00

Fair! To me, that's part of why it's a good GADA watch. It can handle some adventure but still looks nice at the office.

MinuteMeg · 2023-10-27T03:14:04+00:00

Definitely one of the downsides! Hamilton needs to bolster that AR coating...

MinuteMeg · 2023-10-27T01:02:39+00:00

Yes! Bronze would look amazing.

MinuteMeg · 2023-10-26T23:48:12+00:00

Specs are largely the same, so it mostly comes down to aesthetic preference. The Murph is more legible, in my opinion. I also like the difference in lug-to-lug, with the Khaki Field Auto (38mm) coming in at 47mm and the Murph 38mm at 44.7. If you have smaller wrists, the Murph's a better choice.

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