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A podcast exploring enthusiasm for everyday gear - from watches to EDC, tech, and lifestyle products. Join us as we chat, interview and discuss topical subjects about sub-cultures we all know and love.

Form and Function Podcast


    • Jun 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 3m AVG DURATION
    • 88 EPISODES


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    Episode 88. This n that

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 53:27


    James and Ken chat gear, watches, cameras, watch straps and cool trainers. ..Wrist Check.Ken - Hamilton Electric on James Browning strapJames - Rolex Explorer 1.Shownotes.MK1 Store in LeedsFujifilm XE5Fujifilm 23mm f2.8Fujifilm 27mm f2.8Fujifilm 35mm f1.4Nintendo Switch 2IWC Ingenieur 35mmAtelier Romane strapFratello on Air podcast Episode on StrapsVeblenist Cordura StrapBreguet Type XX 2075Zenith Defy Yellow pairNike Airmax 95 yellowCitizen Aqualand 40th  .Homework. Ken - Jack Carr Interview with John PlasterJames - Dept. Q on Netflix

    Episode 87. Bond, watches, chit chat, and a bit of character assassination.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 52:17


    James and Ken chat about the usual mix of gear, watches, peeves, and fun goings on. .Wrist Check.Ken - Casio Gshock DW6900James - Ming Ghost on Delugs CWS in grey.Shownotes.Aaron Taylor Johnson for BondAres Diver 1Big Head TacoCasio Gshock 50th Ming Bluefin and UniWorn and Wound Podcast - Zach Kazan and his Ming UniZulu Alpha new Polaris StrapErikas OriginalsGiant Mouse Farley & Jutland slipjointsJim Wirth IGGiant Mouse RivDanner N45, and Huckberry N45Rose Anvil Danner N45Monochrome Longines Legend Diver White dialFratello and the blue and black OP 2025Oris 2025 Holstein EditionSerica EOD French Navy Diver 5303Nodus Deep PioneerOracletime Show 2025WatchIt Show BirminghamArken event with Nodus, Eliot Brown, and RZE. .Homework. Ken - Paradise on Disney plusJames - A Tale of Two Wristies

    Episode 86. Travel gear with Vu, with a bit of unexpected Camera chat.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 97:33


    The wonderful Vu Bui joins James to talk travel gear, with a side of camera gear. ..Show Notes .Wrist Check.James - Zenith El Primero Original 38mm on Veblenist blue canvas strap. Vu - Tudor FXD MN21.Mentioned:Tudor FXD Chrono Pink Giro d'Italia Omega Aqua Terra Railmaster 2025Fujifilm X Half OM Digital OM3Victorinox SwissLite cardFilson x Magnum Backpack and MessengerGoruck GR1Porter Yoshida crag bagsHero clip Bellroy Venture Ready 26LTom Bihn Synapse 25Eagle Creek Clean/DirtyThule Clean/DirtyDmade custom PouchesAlpaca Packing CubesMaxpedition pouchesNintendo Switch Nintendo 3DSRetroid Pocket 2Trim UI BrickBose Quiet Comfort UltraNitecore 10,000 and 5,000 Air powerbankKlarus K5 10,000 powerbank Anker Mag GoRolling Square 6 in 1 InChargeB&O A1Sonos RoamPortable Fan from JisuLifeWatchpouch.nl.Homework.James - Murderbot on Apple TV. Vu - DO NOT WATCH. In the Lost Lands

    Episode 85. A bit of this and a touch of that.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 53:45


    Ken and James chat gear, clothing, bags, breakfast, and of course, watches. .Wrist Check.Ken - RZE Fortitude GMTJames - Kurono Tokyo Sensu Nos .Shownotes.Flison Orange T ShirtsIWC Ingenieur 35mmTissot PRX Rose gold and blue dial.Czapek Antarctique Rose gold and blue dialGrand Seiko SLGA021 Lake Suwa NightDoxa Sub 250THide breakfast LondonKurono Tokyo Jubilee edition Sensu EOL Reserve du MarcheOmega Railmaster 2025Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra black dial Fears Odyssey Edition BrunswickSnow Peak London StoreEvergoods CHZ 22 v3Asket London Store.Homework. Ken - The Calibrated Wrist Youtube  - The Vancouver Timepiece ShowJames - The Devils by Joe Abercrombie

    Episode 84. You're such a manual wind land-dweller!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 55:31


    James and Ken shoot the watch and gear related breeze. Lots of new watches, gear, and form and functioney silliness. .Episode 84. .Wrist Check.Ken - Abinger prototype watch on a Zulu Alpha black multicam Nato style strapJames - Doxa sub 200T on an Erikas Original strap.Shownotes.Nivada Grenchen F77 Mk IIZenith Triple Calendar in Rose GoldRaymond Weil Milliseime Grey dial 35mmAlpina Tropic ProofFarer LissomFarer LanderWuben G5Tudor Carbon ChronoDoxa Sub 250T Limited EditionVintage Doxa 1200T Singer customs .Homework. Ken - Frontoffice Youtube.James - The Residence on Netflix and Subscale from Subminimal

    Episode 83. A Vancouver adventure.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 53:52


    Ken gives us a trip report from his recent trip to Vancouver and the first Vancouver timepiece show. Good people, great watches, a bit of bromance, and lots of good coffee. ..Wrist Check..Ken - RZE Fortitude GMTJames - Ming Ghost.Shownotes.RZEDelugs CTS with Ti ClaspStraum Jan MayanHalios Full Lume dialled Seafourth 4Christopher Ward LocoAres WatchesElliot BrownVC Overseas Filson WaxTap and Barrel VancouverVaer watchesCalibre321 InstagramRevolver CoffeeBig Head Taco Sigma BFRamen Danbo VancouverFarerAstor and BanksNemesis Coffee VancouverSericaRoldorf Vancouver.Homework. Ken - The 4 Seasons on Netflix and Gladiator 2James - Friends and Neighbours on Apple TV, and Worn and Wound article. 

    Episode 82. A chat with Sam (Raven_the_pirate on Instagram).

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 59:31


    James is joined by creator, photographer, and all-around great guy, Sam, aka Raven_the_pirate on Instagram. EDC gear, cameras, and the most insanely awesome gear storage set up you've ever seen all come up. .Show Notes .Mentioned:Benchmade BugoutRipp City Garage Titanium scales74mm Executive SAK from Daviz BlackTactile Turn Side Click x BurnleyBurnley gearOkluma DC0CWF FlashlightsCombat Beads bit driverScout Leather Bit driverLauttie ShuffleTactile Turn SwitchNutsac Messenger BagWandrd hybrid BackpackAll good pouch from NotoriousEDCCanon 90DCarhartt Daily ApparelOff the Grid Surplus pantsOZ Machine Co Roosevelt.Homework:James - Boat.stop.EDC on Instagram Sam - I like to make stuff youtube

    Episode 81. Another side of Watches and Wonders, with Vu Bui.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 92:34


    James and Ken are joined by Vu Bui to chat about his impressions of this years Watches and Wonders. ..Show Notes .Wrist Check.James - Omega Seamaster 300 Neo-vintageKen - Hamilton Electric Vu - Tudor Ceramic with blue dial.Mentioned:Ming GhostUnwind & TimeTeenage Engineering TP7Hajime Asaoka new WatchAverage WatchesMisfitsGrand Seiko UFAChristopher Ward new consort braceletIWC quick adjust braceletTudor BB68Tudor BB58 BurgundyRolex Land DwellerTudor BB Pro OpalineUlysses Nardin AirJLC Reverso Monoface TributeJLC MUT 39IWC Ingenieur 40Leica Q3Sigma BFBecca Farsace Youtube.Homework.James - The Accidental Soldier by Owain MulliganVu - Acquired - Hermes episode 

    Episode 80. A few favourites from Watches and Wonders, some NWA's and a good bit of waffle.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 65:59


    James and Ken pick a few favourites from Watches and Wonders, both for themselves and their imaginary selves. Plus, they welcome a couple of NWA's into their collections. And of course, James waffles too much. .Apologies for the slight audio volume fluctuations. ..Shownotes..Wrist Check.Ken - 1965 Hamilton Electric in gold on House of straps SingaporeJames - Chopard LUC 16/1860 on Collected man strap.Mentioned.Unwind in TimeTrakkeAlpkitWingback Matt TiViperade VAT1Booze but Not - Firebrand ShorebreakTudor Pelagos UltraIWC Ingenieur 35mm black dialBritt Pearce YoutubeCartier Tank a guichets Cartier Tank Louise Cartier in platinum with grey dialNomos WorldtimerPatek 6196PPatek 6159GLange & Sohne 1815 34mm in white goldLange & Sohne Odysseus with brown dial in honey goldChristopher Ward bracelet for bel cantoUlysses Nardin Lightest diverGrand Seiko 37mm Ti UFAGrand Seiko 37mm Manual wind.Homework. Ken - Mobland

    Episode 79. Kens Watches and Wonders trip report.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 59:19


    Ken takes us on an inside look at his recent trip to Watches and Wonders. All the awesome people he met, the cool watches he saw, and a bit of industry gossip for good measure. .Wrist Check.Ken - Clemence Monroe British Watchmakers Day 2024 limited edition. James - Tag Heuer 00's Reissue. CS3111.Shownotes.Baltic ChronoAtelier Wen Nacho from FratelloMorgan Saignes from FratelloZachary Pina - Hodinkee Alpine Eagle articleJake Witkin - AblogtowatchDavid - WhichwatcnextHermes Arceau horse tongue dialFreddie and Teddie from Oracle TimeTim Jeferries from HodinkeeTom - Bowl of SalmonChan from Toledano and ChanDeployant SingaporeConstant from Revolution magazineSophies WatchesMarathon WatchesZack Weiss from Worn and WoundZack Kazan from Worn and WoundKat Shoulders from Worn and WoundVincent Dechamp - MainspringJason - Toronto TimepieceAlex Ryan - AlpharoDennison WatchesToby Sutton from Watches of KnightsbridgeFearsPaulinRexhep RexhepiSinnSericaPiagetDoxaPrecision SingaporeTony TrainaCole PennigtonSarah from Bremont PRLydia WintersCalico Coffee Geneva

    Episode 78. This and that and bits and bobs...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 52:33


    James and Ken are seemingly giddy with excitement. The usual mix of watches, gear, and content discussed, with an extra chaotic spin... Sorry! Show Notes. Wrist check:James - Grand Seiko 37mm Titanium 9F quartz on RSM strapKen - Clemence Munro 2024 British Watchmakers Day edition. 1 of 2. .Mentioned:Rolex Land dwellerDoxa Sub 250TBrietling Top Time 2025Chopard LUC 36mm White GoldFears ArnosOmega Aqua Terra MOP dialWatch Scout Instagram .Homework:James - Giant Mouse Farley V2. This Watch Life is back! Ken - Last One Laughing - Amazon Prime 

    Episode 77. Marks.watches and 'What makes a watch a dress watch?. '

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 73:23


    James is joined by Mark Wilkinson aka marks.watches on Instagram. What makes a watch a dress watch, can they be GADA watches.?.Mentioned:Raymond Weil MOPOmega Seamaster 30DelugsZic Zac strapsMolequin strapsBark and Jacks TurnographIWC Eternal CalenderCartier Pantere 30mm Grand Seiko 62GSGrand Seiko Seasons SpringShari from Francis & GayeKurono Tokyo Brown dialOmega Aqua Terra black dialHendersons HorologyCartier Tank black dialBlancpain Air Command 36mmBlancpain Lemania Chrono in Ti.Homework:James - Tool/Kit: Minimalist Overlanding with Kat ShouldersMark - Kin. Wristwatch revival on Youtube. 

    Episode 76. Mall Watches, MAD2 and insanely cool desk toys/ tools.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 60:09


    James and Ken shoot the weekly breeze with some Fractal Vice, MAD 2 and mall watch chat. Anongst other things... ..Show Notes. .Wrist Check.James - Doxa Sub 200t on Erikas Original StrapKen - Abinger Nimrod green dial.Mentioned:VP Creations Ti scalesWorn and Wound Podcast, Wind up watch fair DallasOmega World Timer/ Planet Ocean40 and 20 Podcast, Citizen watch.Citizen Atessa (Hodinkee).Citizen Ecozilla Mini from Plus9time IGChopard LUC 1860 White Gold from SubdialMB&F MAD 2Metmo Fractal ViceUnimatic x Massena Labs NASA Artemis.Homework:James - Bellroy Venture Sling 6LKen - James Browning Leather Etsy

    Episode 75. British Watchmakers Day, Good people and whiskey related struggles.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 47:50


    James and Ken chat about British Watchmakers Day, The Arken x Worn and Wound meet up, the incredible people we met, the cool brands we loved, and a few other bits n bobs.Show Notes .Wrist Check.James - Hamilton Khaki Pilot PioneerKen - Clemence Munro BWMD 2024.Mentioned:Bowmore 15 WhiskeyClemence MunroAbinger watches IGHenry Catchpole YoutubeBark & Jack CoffeeFears x Studio Underdog Gimlet (Watchhightower IG photo)Elliot BrownBat FinkRZE UTD 8000.Homework:James - Mr Inbetween

    Episode 74. New watch releases, new gear and tea.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 53:36


    James and Ken chat about the usual mix of new watch releases, new gear and bits n bobs. .Show Notes .Wrist Check..James - Omega Seamaster 300 Pro from 1999Ken - Casio G shock 6900.Mentioned:Laurent Ferrier Classic CollectionMoonswatch white dialMoonswatch Trilogy origin of the SpeedieHamilton Khaki Quartz new khaki colourLeica ZM12Nodus ObscuraHodinkee article from James Stacey on the Nodus ObscuraLeica ZM11 in coffee blackEcho Neutra x Ace JewellersVulcain Skindiver ChronoTactile Turn Switch PenMukamaMeeden Pen HolderCWF Mini ArcadianEvergoods 22L book bagSeveranceYellowstone 1883 & 1923Spec Ops Lioness

    Episode 73. Watches, Cameras, and big metal.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 60:53


    Ken and James chat watch releases, pens, cameras, and silicon. .Show Notes .Wrist Check.James - Abinger Nimrod PrototypeKen - Seiko 6139 Speedtimer.Mentioned:Omega bronze gold SeamasterSinn 613 UTC. Sinn U15, U16, U18Sinn U50 BronzeFarer Palmer 36mm white dial GMTFears x Studio Underdog GimletNivada Grenchen F77Christopher Ward 12 38mmTactile Turn Ti Switch penMagnus IndustriesSigma BFSigma 90mmOM Systems OM3.Homework.James - Superstore

    Episode 72. Iconic Watch Alternatives.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 58:07


    Ken is joined by Lydia Winters and Vu Bui. They come up with alternative options to some of the Watch World's most iconic watches. .Show Notes .Wrist Check.Lydia - Tudor Black Bay 54.Vu - Otseka Lotec No.6. Ken - Arken Instrumentum..Mentioned:Rolex Submariner.Lydia - Tudor BlackBay 54.Vu - Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique 42mm TiKen - Tornek Rayville TR660Omega Speedmaster.Lydia - Zenith El Primero Original ChronoVu - Tudor Black Bay ChronoKen - Sinn 144Cartier Tank.Lydia - Cartier Santos DumontVu - JLC Classic Duo Small SecondKen - Hamilton American Classic BoltonAP Royal Oak.Lydia - Credor Locomotive, Green dialVu - Chopard Alpine Eagle extra thin, Salmon dial.Ken - Nivada Grenchen F77Rolex GMT Master IILydia - Grand Seiko SBGM245 Blue dial. Vu - Nomos Zurich World TimeKen - Nodus Contrail GMT.Homework.Lydia - The Other TwoVu - SeverenceKen - Yellowstone TV Series

    Episode 71. This n that.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 47:38


    James and Ken chat about flashlights, EDC gear, and of course watches, including; Omega, Zenith, Citizen, and Baltic...Show Notes .Wrist Check.James -Omega Railmaster 36mmKen -Casio G Shock 6900.Mentioned:FinisterreNitecore EDC23Vero EngineeringEverydaycarry.comOmega Milan/ Cortina Olympics watchCitizen Promaster 37mmMinute Meg on IG Hodinkee article by Danny Milton on Citizen Promaster 37mmBaltic Hermetique Dual CrownZenith carbon Fiber Cover GirlZulu Alpha black multicam strapFratello Podcast episodeHomework..James -Landman - Paramount plusKen -Surviving Blackhawk Down - Netflix

    Episode 70. British Watchmakers releases, Pink Blancpains and

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 65:33


    James and Ken chat about some of the limited watches released in preparation for British Watchmakers Day 2025 in London. Plus the usual chit-chat about watches, life, pinkness, and things we can't or won't afford. . Show Notes  . Wrist Check. James - Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Ken - IWC 3706 . Mentioned: Bath Rugby Greg Davies x Taylor Lautner clip Ricky Gervais x Daniel Radcliff clip Nerf  Fears x Studio Underdog Gimlet Moser x Studio Underdog Clemence Munro British Watchmakers watch Christopher Ward Moonphase Christopher Ward 12 snake Alkin British Watchmakers watch Beaucroft x Penfold British Watchmakers watch. Elliot Brown British Watchmakers watch Farer British Watchmakers watch.  Farer GMT Bezel watches Vertex Aqualion for British Watchmakers Day Vertex M36 Bronze black dial Oris Diver65 Bronze Porsche Design F.A.T.  Blancpain x Swatch Pink Oris Diver65 Pink Farer Lander Kano Ming 37.09 Uni . Homework. Ken - The RecruitJames - Seen Through Glass

    Episode 69. Clothing; theory, recommendations and low hanging fruit.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 91:06


    Vu Bui joins James and Ken. They talk about their favourite clothing brands and why they matter to them. Plus a bit of the usual watch and TV chat. . Show Notes  . Wrist Check. James - Timor Modern Field watch.  Ken - Arken Instrumentum. Vu - Grand Seiko SBGW321. . Mentioned: Grand Seiko Night Birch. Grand Seiko Yellow Snow. SJX Article on Fine Watchmaking market Map 2022 Shift fashion group Youtube channel Asket. Carhartt. Iron Snail Youtube. Orslow. Bureau Belfast. Consortium. The Liquor Store Birmingham Darn Tough Brut Archives Paris Nigel Cabourn P&Co. . Homework. James - Silo Apple TV Ken - The Night Agent, Season 2.Vu - Patriot. Amazon Prime

    Episode 68. A bit of this and a bit of that.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 63:09


    James and Ken discuss a wide range of subjects, including coffee shops, denim, leather, flashlights, and of course, watches. . . Show Notes  . Wrist Check. James - Kurono Tokyo Reiwa Ken - Universal Geneve Polerouter . Mentioned: Saly Luns Buns The Ivy Bath Levis Blue Tab Duer trousers Oberwerth leather camera bags. Carbon Tactics Epoch belt Unimatic x Searce Otsuka Lotec No.5. Photo from Vu Bui's Instagram Nitecore Tini 3 Nitecore MT2A Pro Lumintop Tool UV (Banggood)  . Homework. James - Anthony Lip Balm, White Tea and Mint. Ken - Yellowstone (soon to be on Netflix)

    Episode 67. V.C. 222, Miss Piggy, and Silver Foxes.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 60:07


    James and Ken chat about new and old watch and gear releases, including the Vacheron Constantin 222 in steel, The Oris Miss Piggy, Foursevens flashlights, and another of Tom Places' many talents. . Show Notes. . Wrist Check. James - Tudor Black Bay 54 on Uncle Seiko Jubilee style bracelet.  Ken - Arken Instrumentum . Mentioned: Vacheron Constantin Steel 222 Nivada Grenchen F77 Titanium Oris Miss Piggy Oris Bronze Diver 65 Christopher Ward Lumiere Christopher Ward Bel Canto Foursevens Quark MKIII Lumintop Ti Silver Fox SilverFox Tools NEO pen Watches of Espionage wrist compass Tom Place  Tinker & Fix Otterwax shoes cleaning kit Mr P Twill jacket Ghosts on the BBC . Homework. James - SAS Rogue Heroes Season 2 Ken - Squid Game 

    Episode 66. 2025... here we come.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 56:37


    James and Ken talk about a few of the things they'd like to see from the watch world this year, as well as the usual gear, watch and nonsense chat. . Show Notes. . Wrist Check. James - Kurono Tokyo Calandier 1.  Ken - Arken Alterum Mentioned: Dances with Wolves A Kestrel for a Knave IWC Mark XX Petronas edition. Longines UltraChron Carbon Hodinkee Radio - Tan Tan Raymond Weil Millesime Omega Seamaster 300m monochrome Mondrian Mondain railway clocks. Clemence Munro Doxa Sub 200T Sinn T50 Omega Planet Ocean Bond Spec.  Grand Seiko divers Farer Erebus black dial Arken Armoury T shirt Asket hoody Meraki Coffee machine. Paddington TV show . Homework. James - Black Dove - NetflixKen - Otterwax shoe cleaning wax and kit.

    Episode 65. Part 2 of a laughter filled chat with Lydia Winters and Vu Bui. (64 Part 2).

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 83:00


    Lydia and Vu join James and Ken for part 2 of a Festive laughter filled chat. . Laughter warning! . Show Notes  Wrist Check. James - Lorier x Worn and Wound Astra Stargazer Ken - IWC Chrono  Lydia - 1950's Hamilton Vu - Kurono Tokyo Reserve de Marche Sensu NOS . Mentioned: Credor Locomotive Otsuka Lotek no. 6 Sinn 155s x Revolution magazine Zenith El Primero Chrono Original Triple Calender, Hodinkee Edition I accidentally became a meme from Buzzfeed  The Fall Guy Britt Pearce Youtube channel Fargo Season 5 Huberman Lab with Andy Galpin podcast Canon Selphy CP1500 HebtroCo Wax Vest Jadd Shoes Suffolk Trickers Northhampton Highland Park 14, Loyalty of the Wolf

    Episode 64. Our standout watches and gear of 2024 with Lydia and Vu. Part 1.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 61:30


    Part 1. James and Ken are joined by Lydia Winters and Vu Bui for a bumper two part episode. Our standout watches and gear of 2024. . . Show Notes. . Wrist Check. James - Lorier x Worn and Wound Astra Stargazer Ken - IWC Chrono  Lydia - 1950's Hamilton Vu - Kurono Tokyo Reserve de Marche Sensu NOS . Mentioned: Nomos Tangente 31 Colours Arken Alterum Year of the Dragon Doxa Sub 200T Christopher Ward C60 Lumiere  GoRuck GR1 Huckberry Edition Leica D Lux 8 Spyderco Lil Native Slipit CWF Micro Click Aer Slim Pouch Xpac

    Episode 63. Festive watch choices.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 40:29


    James, Ken, and Philip give some picks for their favourite festive watch choices. Plus a bonus festive film pick. . . Wrist Check. James - Kurono Tokyo Reiwa and Seiko SNE587P1 Ken - Universal Geneve 1950's Polerouter Phillip - Arken Alterum on a new Arken rubber strap . Mentioned: Highline Straps Vulcain Nautique Bronze and Grey Day of the Jackal TV series Omega Aqua Terra 38mm Champagne dial Farer Roche 2 Worldtimer  Omega Speedmaster white dial Tudor Submariner 7021 snowflake from 1970 . Festive Film Choices James - Princess Bride Ken - Jumanji Phillip - In Bruges

    Episode 62. Boring watches, UG Polerouters, watch news, and new gear.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 68:15


    James and Ken talk about watches and gear... again. . . Show Notes  Wrist Check. James - Omega Railmaster 36mm Ken - Arken Alterum . Mentioned: Arken Restock Day of the Jackal Farer Discovery in gunmetal and Jade Nivada Grenchen F77 in Ceramic Timex Q / Noah collaboration Timex Q Stone Dial Timex x Worn and Wound collaboration Lorier x Worn and Wound collaboration Omega Titanium Seamaster 300 Bronze gold and green Doxa Toppers Edition, Great White Baltic Hermetique Bronze collection Delugs CTS Tropic style strap The James Brand Bolen, Burwell and Palmer Rexford RUT Bo Ismono Youtube Olight Oclip Pro . Homework. James - The First Law trilogy audiobooks - Joe Abercrombie Ken - Preowned watch shops: Kibble Watches Bold Timepieces PastPresent Watches Subdial

    Episode 61. Lil Sweetie in da house.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 64:43


    James is joined by Lil Sweetie; entrepreneur, rap star, lover, fighter, all around toughie with a heart of gold. . . Show Notes  . Wrist Check. James - Kurono Toyko Reserve de Marche ‘Sensu NOS' Ken - Grand Seiko 61GS 6145 . Mentioned: This Watch Life, Arken episode RSM straps Japanese canvas strap Nike Mercurial Vapour football boot. Tissot PR516 Blok BK38 Coke Zero Oreo edition Ressence Type 8 Shelman edition Ressence Type 9 Kinto To Go Tumblers Snow Peak Hoody Snow Peak Ti spoon and Fork set End Clothing IWC Ingenieur blue dial Girrard Perregaux Laureato 38mm  Blancpain London Boutique  Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech Gombessa Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 42mm  Blancpain Air Command . Homework. James - Man on the Inside.

    Episode 60. The longest wristcheck ever. With Vu Bui.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 79:07


    James, Ken, and the wonderful Vu Bui shoot the watchie breeze. They talk; Japanese/ Texan mashups, Collection sizes, Diamonds, and a little about the British Watch weekend at the new Time and Tide space in London. . . Show Notes. .  Wrist Check. James - Zenith El Primero Original 1969 Ken - Seiko speedtimer 6139 Vu - Arken Alterum Year of the Dragon . Mentioned: Noodle Scar Kurono Tokyo Toko Mystic Grey Dial Kurono Tokyo Reserve de Marche Sensu N.O.S. Ometosand Coffee shop London Time and Tide Studio London Julie Kraulis GPHG Challenge winner Lotsek Doxa sub 200t diamonds Anbernic  Love Hard Movie . Homework. James - Interior Chinatown Ken - Hodinkee podcast Biver interview Vu - Final Fantasy 1-6 Pixel remastered for the Nintendo Switch. 

    Episode 59. Dan from the Zulu Time podcast.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 79:43


    James and Ken are joined by Dan from the Zulu Time podcast. . Show Notes: .  Wrist Check. James - Grand Seiko SBGX267 Ken - Arken Alterum on Instrumentum bracelet Dan - Elliot Brown Holton . Mentioned: Kens ZT Podcast episode Fisher Space Pen TAD edition Heinnie Haynes CRKT Squid SOG Clip Knife Victorinox Watchtool Hodinkee edition Spyderco lil Native Slipit Petzl Headlamps Yeti flasks The Signal Depot Legion Tailor Camelbak Motherlode Platatac Bullock Echo helmet carrier backpack Paid to Raid G Chief leather wallet Pioneer Carry Molecule wallet Yorkshire Watch Straps Steveo Straps Forstner Klip bracelet . Homework. James - Apple TV 4K Ethernet Dan - The Day of the Jackal and The Redcoat Craftsman

    Episode 58. Soft toothpicks, straps, kickstarter and Lapis...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 56:56


    James, Ken, and Philip cover a wide range of topics, with the usual mix of watch, watch related, gear and gear related topics. Innit. . . Show Notes.  Wrist Check. James - Kurono Tokyo Calendrier 1 on Molequin Strap Ken - Casio Gshock DW6900 Philip - Arken Alterum . Mentioned: Victorinox swiss toothpick Arken rubber straps Raven the Pirate  Shadow Foam custom cut outs Toyo Steel boxes  Puma Deviate Nitro 3 trainers Wahoo Kickr Core MecArmy kickstarter for calipers Peak Design case system for Iphone 16 Delugs x Fitwell buckle Anchor Straps CWF Microclick Machined Ti Evergoods from Mukama Rovyvon A8 . Homework. James - The Day of the Jackal Ken - Hodinkee podcast - Stone DialsPhilip - Filtru App.

    Episode 57. Bits n bobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 53:13


    James and Ken shoot the geary breeze. Lots of the usual bits n bobs from the watch , apparel, and gear world. . Show Notes  . Wrist Check. James - Zenith El primero Original Ken - IWC 3706 . Mentioned: Dennison Watches Fratello Article on Dennison  AIS Collective Chronosphere Iced Gems Bowl Of Salmon Post Initial Products Meraki Coffee Machine Tudor FXD GMT Peak Design x Carryology Leica x Aether Apparel Barbour x Skyfall jacket HebtroCo gilet . Homework. James - Playforever Ken Ken - P&Co 

    Episode 56. Vu Bui's current favourites.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 83:21


    James welcomes Vu Bui back onto the podcast, with the first of a monthly fixture with Vu. In this episode, we chat about some of Vu's current favourite items of gear, clothing, EDC, and bags. ..Show Notes.. Mentioned:This Watch Life podcastFilson x Magnum x David Allen HarveyGoRuck GR1Alpaca PouchesAlpaca Olive Green WalletKnipex Cobra XSVictorinox CompactVictorinox ExecutiveTom Bihn Synapse 25Mission Workshop RamblerNigel Cabourn Mallory JacketTrickers Monkey bootJadd BootsDainite Ridgeway solesCrown NorthamptonChris Reeve Sebenza 31 in canvas micartaRovyvon A8Fisher Space penLamy 2000 ballpoint penOris MugLeica Q3 43 .Homework.James - Rapscallion Soda. Wotancraft Camera pouches. Vu - Nintendo Switch, Legend of Zelda - Echoes of Wisdom

    Episode 55. Alternate World, One Watch Picks.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 61:41


    James, Ken, and Philip, each pick three watches for three alternate versions of themselves. Not all quite what you'd expect. . . Show Notes.  Wrist Check. James - Clemence Munro Amber Ken - Arken Alterum on Instrumentum bracelet Philip - RZE Urbanist Lodgepole Pine . Picks.  Rolex Datejust 1601, 2 Tone Rolex GMT Master 1675 Panerai PAM 2164 Vacheron Constantin Gold 1950 Disco Volante Lange and Sohne 1 Platinum Perpertual Moon Philip Dufour Duality Nomos Tangomat Rethenium Blancpain TI Fifty Fathoms 45mm IWC Topg Gun 41 Ceratanium. Mercedes CEO in BMW Youtube Ad. . Mentioned: Hamlton x Engineered Garments 36mm Field Watch Delugs pattened Rubber straps Delugs strap changing Tool . Homework. James - The Office Australia. Ken - Standard H episdoe with Kat Shoulders. Hodinkee Podcast with Max Busser. Philip - Finch and A Man called Otto.

    Episode 54. Geary stuff.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 48:10


    James and Ken shoot the geary breeze and chat new releases, ye olde EDC, and generally get their knickers in a twist. . Show Notes  . Wrist Check. James - Kurono Tokyo Calandrier 1 Ken - Casio G Shock DW6900 . Mentioned: Farer Field watches Patek Cube -thingy Kurono Tokyo Sensu N.O.S.  Fuji XM-5 Sierra66actual on Instagram Spyderco UKPK Spyderco Tenacious Giant Mouse Farley Spyderco Pingo Silver Fox Tools Metmo Time and Tide article . Homework.Ken - Oppenheimer  

    Episode 53. Toronto Timepiece show et al.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 68:36


    James, Ken, and Philip chat about Kens whistlestop trip to the Toronto Timepiece Show in not surprisingly Toronto. Including a starring part in the live TGN recording! .Show Notes. .Wrist Check.James - Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Original (Last gen)Ken - Halios Seafourth 4 Philip - Rolex Explorer 2. .Mentioned:Kurono Tokyo ReServe de Marche ‘Sensu N.O.S.' Hodinkee Chronomaster Original Triple calenderOris White dial bronze Diver 65Worn and Wound/ Lorier Stargazer collab. Omega new FOIS.Ricos Watches - Sketchy boys watch club. Marathon Watches OSAR DFears Jump Hour raven blackColorado Watch Company Ares WatchesEliot BrownStandard HBaltic PrismicBrew WatchesRZE Fortitude GMTTGN episode 302Collective Arts Brewing .Homework.Ken - Julie Kraulis

    Episode 52. A Moroccan adventure, and other gear.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 60:44


    James and Philip chat about a few bits and bobs that have caught their eyes over the last week or so, and Philip gives us the low down on his awesome Offroad adventure in Morocco. . Show Notes  . Wrist Check. James - Hamilton Khaki Quartz 33mm Philip - CWC Special Version.  Philips Maroc IG . Mentioned: Hamilton Khaki Titanium Auto 38mm Fears Jump Hour 40.5mm Wingback pen Kickstarter Wingback Hip Flask Leica Q3 43mm Fuji X100VI Wilderness Wheels KTM450 Photos from Philips Trip Olight Perun 2 Mini UNIgear hydration backpack. Evergoods CHZ26 TNF Basecamp Duffel Fox Legion Trousers Shoei helmet VFXWR Leatherman Ti Charge . Homework. Philip - Grand Tour Last Episode Mountain Queen, the Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa

    Episode 51. Snow Peak Camp-out and other stories.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 66:07


    James and Ken are joined by friend of the show, Ryley, who not only is a full throttle gear junky, but recently went to the UK Snow Peak Camp-out, and has come on to fill us in. Perhaps, next year a Form and Function @ Snow Peak camp out/ get together is on the cards?! . Wrist Check. James - Doxa Sub 200T Sharkhunter on Erikas original Strap Ken - Ulterum on Prototype Rubber Strap Ryley -  CWC custom diver (See IG) . Mentioned: Mint Cameras Rollie 35 Victorinox Inox 32 Hamilton Khaki 33mm Worn and Wound New Old stock Hamilton Khaki Aquastar Airstar Chrono black out A13 Flyback Mission Timer Vertex M36 Doxa Sub 200 St Maarten edition Frederique Constant Moneta Moonphase 37mm Snow Peak Camp Out UK Snow Peak Iron Grill Table Snow Peak Takibi flatpack Fire Pit Vu Bui Instagram Niwaki Tools Snow Peak UK Spring camp out.  . Homework. James - Bad Monkey on Apple TV Ryley -Kaweco Liliput ballpoint pen. 

    Episode 50. Gear and Watch shtuff.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 49:25


    James and Philip catch up on watch and gear news from the past few weeks. .  Wrist Check. James - Rolex Explorer 1 on Molequin suede strap Philip - Longines x Hodinkee Ti GMT  . Mentioned: Seiko 5 GMT  Rotary Watches (See IG) Kibble Watches Subdial Hoka Tekton X3 Radium Sabotor II Bell & Ross BR03 Horizon Watch Oris Pro pilot Altimeter Tissot PRX carbon version Weiss Ti 38mm Ltd edition Christopher Ward C63 Radiance collection Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster with interchangeable bezels MIG Pens Chaves Fatman and Little Boy tools . Homework. James - Kaos on Netflix Philip - Rebel Ridge & The World according to Jeff Goldblum

    Episode 49. Ken was wrong... but not about the Evoque...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 67:58


    James and Ken chat Watches, cars and coffee. . Show Notes  . Wrist Check. James - Omega Seamaster 30 on Delugs strap.  Ken - Casio G Shock DW6900 Mentioned: Zulu Alpha ZA Strap Multicam Christopher Ward C60 Lumiere Farer Durham Green cushioned case with Eastern Arabic indices Aquastar 2 Polar dial Blancpain Air Command Green Sinn 156.1 Land Rover restomod Volvo XC40 Recharge Black Rifle Coffee . Homework. Ken - Contact Coffee Company

    Episode 48. Geneva Watchdays. Yey or Nay.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 70:25


    James, Ken, and Philip pick their favourite new watch releases, mostly from Geneva Watch Days. A few feelings may have been hurt. . . Wrist Check. James - Rolex Explorer 1. Ken - Halios Seafourth 4 on rubber Omega Planet Ocean strap.  Philip - Rolex Explorer 2.  . Mentioned: Ruben Hughes Oris LFP ShadowFoam Tudor Black Blay Chrono Blue Matt Ludvigson Grand Seiko SLGA025 Trilobe Nuit Fantastique 38.5mm Urwerk EMCSR71 Micromilspec Milgraph Christopher Ward C60 Lumiere Hamilton Khaki Quartz Favre Leuba Seasky Chronograph Moser x Studio Underdog Laurent Ferrier Sandstone MB&F MAD1s Konstantin Chaykin ThinKing Doxa Sub300T Aristera Doxa Sub 300 Carbon Sea Emerald . Homework. James - Foursevens Sale Ken - ZuluAlpha Sale Philip - Ultra Processed People

    Episode 47. Scones and sandwiches... battle lines are drawn. Plus the usual mix of general gear and watch chat.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 68:25


    James and Ken go to war. Scones, camera gear, great TV, and of course Watches. . . Show Notes  Episode 47   Wrist Check. James - Grand Seiko SBGX267 Ken - Halios Seafourth 4 on Watches of Espionage glomar strap . Mentioned: Baltic Night Mode Timor Modern Field 100M Grand Seiko SBGX355  Viltrox 75mm f1.2 for Fuji Trakke Sunglasses case Fuji X-S20.  Tom Place IG Worn and Wound podcast IWC Mark XX Patrouille Swiss Ti Doxa Jump Hour Fratello Article PDW Wuulf Backpack . Homework. James - Gentleman in MoscowKen - Runrepeat.com

    Episode 46. Tag, Waffle, Gearz and Watches...And trainers.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 51:45


    James, Ken, and Philip get their gear and watches chat on once again. Plus mini M&M's and freeze dried Skittles. . Wrist Check. James - Kurono Tokyo Calendrier 1 on Molequin strap Ken - Casio G Shock DW6900 Philip - Longines Ti GMT Hodinkee  . Mentioned: Zenith El Primero 1969 Original Spiderman Hang video Longines Ti Zulutime Tag Carerra Seafarer Hodinkee The Fall Guy The Terminal List Tom Place Ballooning in Bath TGN T-shirts Tom Bihn X Pac Synapse 25 Mini M&M's  Freeze Dried Skittles The North Face Vectiv Pro 2 Summit Series . Homework. Philip -  Searching for Italy with Stanley Tucci Eccentrica Restomods.

    Episode 45. Small mountains, heavy weights and awkward watch interactions.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 64:48


    James, Ken, and Philip catch up, with the usual mix of gear chat, watch waffle, and all around enabler content. . . Wrist Check. James - Longines Legend Diver 36mm on RSM Strap Ken - Casio G Shock DW6900 Philip - Tudor Pelagos 39 on Erikas Original strap . Mentioned: Watches of Espionage Longines Legend Diver 39mm Ikea Flintan chair Lego Ferrari F40 Canyon Endurance bike Hyrox competition New Balance More v4 Philips Sea 2 Sky Ultra Marathon Pagani Speedie Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Ultra Light . Booze but not. Beavertown Lazer crush IPA 0.3% . Homework. James - Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare on Amazon Prime Philip - Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance Ken - Modern Wisdom Podcast. Chris Bumstead

    Episode 44. Bo Ismono is back!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 79:17


    Bo is back! James and Bo talk EDC, Watches, Bags, collecting philosophies, Film, and a wee bit of Star Wars. (James waffle warning!). . Show Notes. . Wrist Check. Bo - Seiko Baby Monster (See IG Post) James - Omega Railmaster 36mm on a Veblenist strap . Mentioned: Leatherman Skeletool Baltic Hermetique Night Mode Timor Modern Field 100 The James Brand Chapter 2 TJB Redstone  Civivi Sendy Flipper Civivi Tacn n tweeze Civivi Gordo Tom Bihn Synapse 25 Xpac Andor Lord of the Rings, rings of power on Amazon Gladiator 2 Trailor . Homework. Bo - .Silent Night James - Killing It

    Episode 43. Omega and the Olympics, EV's, Non booze, and of course Watches.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 52:36


    James and Philip chat about Omega and the Olympics, EV's Non booze, sunglasses, and of course Watches. . . Show Notes.  Episode 43 . . Wrist Check. Philip - Tag Heuer CS3111 on 2 Stitch Straps. James - Doxa Sub 200T on Erika's Original strap . Mentioned: 2 Stitch Straps Highline Farringdon Strap Seiko Thailand SPB443 Omega Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition Watches of Espionage Olympic security Forces Omega 300 Swatch X Omega Mission to Super Blue Moonphase Laco Flieger Pro blue dial custom range Clemence Munro Baltic Night Mode Christopher Ward C63 Colchester VW ID7 Tourer Kia EV3 New Mini Cooper Works New Mini countryman  EV Shocks Headphones . Homework. Philip - Monochrome article on Omega and the Olympics.James - Moscot Sunglasses Covent Garden London store

    Episode 42. A chat with Vu Bui

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 104:37


    James and Ken are joined by Vu Bui. Vu is one half of the watch power couple behind the fantastic 'This Watch Life' podcast. We chat about gear, cameras, EDC, coffee, woodworking, and of course watches. . . Show Notes  Episode 42  - Vu Bui  . Wrist Check. Vu - Otsuka Lotec No. 6 James - Doxa Sub 200T on Veblenist strap Ken - IWC 3706 . Mentioned: Snow Peak  Brewdog Hazy AF IPA Brewdog Lost AF Lager Kibble Watches Omega 60th Speedie from the Trilogy Panasonic S9 Leica SL2 S Grand Seiko SLGW003G Wagtail Video Naoya Hida & Co Coffee ASMR in the outdoors Kingrinder K6 Vu's coffee set up (See IG post) Lydias Snow Peak Coffee grinder Blade Hats, skull hat mentioned by Ken Orlando Palacios (Worth and Worth hatters) Laird Hatters Covent Garden Articles of Interest - Avery Trufelman Lautie Shuffle  Higonokami knife in brass Hassler Instruments Civivi Tac n Tweeze Skullshaver Pitbull Vu's chair (Wow… just wow!)  . Homework. Vu - Normal gossip podcast. James - Those about to Die on Amazon Prime Ken - Yuka App

    Episode 41. Watches, Sport (Really!), Booze but not, and more watches.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 68:42


    James, Ken, and Philip talk about the usual watch based stuff with a perhaps side of both sport and Porsche adjacent chat. With their first on-air 'booze but not' tasting thrown in. . . Wrist Check. James - Doxa Sub 200T on Veblenist strap Ken - Sangin Overlord on Benrus blue strap Philip - Halios Seafourth 4 . Mentioned: Yobokies bracelet Hodinkee Porshe Design chrono Philips vintage Orfina (almost) Build kits for 7750 Timex Waterbury Traditional flyback Timex solar Field Watch Timex Q Chrono Autodromo Prototypo Timex x Noah moonphase Timex Galli s1 & s2 Momentum UDT Ken in the Malverns (See IG) Puma Voyage Nitro 3 GTX Calf Compression Socks Farer Discovery with Olive green dial Clemence Munro . Booze but not. Brewdog Elvis AF Electric Bear Unruly AF Klausthaler grapefruit . Homework. James - Tacoma FD Philip - 1 More than 10 (Years) on Youtube Ken - Tokyo Vice

    Episode 40. Watches, Land Rovers, Sunglasses, Booze but not, and more watches.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 62:11


    James, Ken, and Philip talk about the usual mix of Watches, cars, sunglasses, outdoor gear, and the first of the new 'booze but not' segments, where, in an effort to combat our encroaching middle age, we talk about the latest low alcohol/ non alcoholic drinks we've tried. . . Show Notes  Episode 40  - Watches, Land Rovers, Sunglasses, Booze but not, and more watches.  . Wrist Check. James - Tudor BB54 on Uncle Seiko Jubilee style strap.  Ken - Arken Alterum Philip - Tudor BB58 on Watches of Espionage Glomar strap . Mentioned: Hublot Droplet RZE Urbanist Keith, Keifro on Youtube Sungod sunglasses Land Rover Defender Octa Suzuki Jimny 5 door Nivada Grenchen x Ace Jewellers F77 RZE Resolute Pro, Fratello Behrens watches Saloman Speedcross Peak Freaderique Constant runabout, 36mm with blue dial.  . Booze but not. 0% Guinness Lucky Saint Hazy IPA Birra Moretti Zero Fevertree Margarita mixer CleanCo Clean R (Rum) . Homework. James - Utopia (Dreamland) on Australian Netflix (With VPN)  Philip - Mark Cavendish Never Enough, Netflix documentary Ken - Nope on Netflix

    Episode 39. The Fan dance, The WatchIt show, and related chatter.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 50:58


    James, Ken and Philip chat about the Fan Dance race, the WatchIT watch show, along with a regular sprinkling of Watches, Bags and schtuff. . . Show Notes.  . Wrist Check. James - Hamilton Khaki aviation Pioneer Pilot on Veblenist strap Ken - IWC 3706 on Zulu Alpha otan strap. Philip - Rolex Explorer 2 on green Highline Farringdon strap. . Mentioned: Felix Davis Highline watch straps and Watches of Wilson Instagram Land Rover defender agricultural specification Alpha Romeo GT Electric from Totem Oris Diver 65 Cal 40 Green Olight Baton 4 Stormtrooper colour Olight USB-C Charging cable  Eberlestock Little Trick Bag Go Ruck M23 Chopard XPS 1816 Vendeme One Officer Vertex M36 Farer Monopusher Chrono GMT Timor Modern Field 100 . Homework. James - Lego Speed Champion Ferrari F40 Philip - Warmsley The Film - Youtube Ken - Universal Surplus

    Episode 38. A bit of a chin wag. Is chin wag a word, I'm now wondering if its actually a word... you get the drift.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 57:48


    James and Ken have a good chin wag about watches, dancing with fans, beer, bags, food, and, more watches. . Show Notes.  . Wrist Check. James - Tudor Blackbay 54 Ken - Halios Seafourth IV . Mentioned: Fan Dance event Redbar Bristol Farer Mono Chrono (See IG Post) Farer World Timer Patek Philippe World Timer in Platinum (See IG Post) Bold Timepieces Clemence Monroe Vertex M36  Fears Brunswick James Porter and Son edition and Silver cased white dial version. Lucky Saint  Doombar 0% Beaver Town brewery Deya brewery Carryology x Matador EDX Lite Tom Bihn Omega x Swatch moonswatch latest versions Watches in the Wild from Hodinkee with Cole Pennigton . Homework. James - Yaar Bars Ken - Off Menu Podcast

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