Form and Function

James and Philip chat about Omega and the Olympics, EV's Non booze, sunglasses, and of course Watches.

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Show Notes. 

Episode 43 .

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Wrist Check.

Philip - Tag Heuer CS3111 on 2 Stitch Straps.

James - Doxa Sub 200T on Erika’s Original strap

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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

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Homework.

Philip - Monochrome article on Omega and the Olympics.
James - Moscot Sunglasses Covent Garden London store

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.

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Show Notes 

Episode 42  - Vu Bui 

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Wrist Check.

Vu - Otsuka Lotec No. 6

James - Doxa Sub 200T on Veblenist strap

Ken - IWC 3706

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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!) 

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Homework.

Vu - Normal gossip podcast.

James - Those about to Die on Amazon Prime

Ken - Yuka App

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.

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Wrist Check.

James - Doxa Sub 200T on Veblenist strap

Ken - Sangin Overlord on Benrus blue strap

Philip - Halios Seafourth 4

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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

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Booze but not.

Brewdog Elvis AF

Electric Bear Unruly AF

Klausthaler grapefruit

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Homework.

James - Tacoma FD

Philip - 1 More than 10 (Years) on Youtube

Ken - Tokyo Vice

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.

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Show Notes 

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

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Wrist Check.

James - Tudor BB54 on Uncle Seiko Jubilee style strap. 

Ken - Arken Alterum

Philip - Tudor BB58 on Watches of Espionage Glomar strap

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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. 

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Booze but not.

0% Guinness

Lucky Saint Hazy IPA

Birra Moretti Zero

Fevertree Margarita mixer

CleanCo Clean R (Rum)

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Homework.

James - Utopia (Dreamland) on Australian Netflix (With VPN) 

Philip - Mark Cavendish Never Enough, Netflix documentary

Ken - Nope on Netflix

James, Ken and Philip chat about the Fan Dance race, the WatchIT watch show, along with a regular sprinkling of Watches, Bags and schtuff.

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Show Notes. 

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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.

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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

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Homework.

James - Lego Speed Champion Ferrari F40

Philip - Warmsley The Film - Youtube

Ken - Universal Surplus

James and Ken have a good chin wag about watches, dancing with fans, beer, bags, food, and, more watches.

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Show Notes. 

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Wrist Check.

James - Tudor Blackbay 54

Ken - Halios Seafourth IV

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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

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Homework.

James - Yaar Bars

Ken - Off Menu Podcast

James, Ken and Philip get their jibber jabber on and talk watches, Land Rovers, EV's, shoes, and TV, with all the usual waffly geekery.

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Show Notes 

Episode 37  - Chitter Chatter

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Wrist Check.

James - Omega Railmaster 36mm on Veblenist strap

Ken - Sangin Overlord

Philip - Halios Seaforth 4

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Mentioned:

Masar Springbars

Fan dance event

Vaga running hats

Vulcain watches

Doxa Sub 200t and Sub 300

Doxa collab dive knife

Luke Combs

Philips IG poll, Ineos Grenadier vs Land Rover Defender (See IG Post)

Kens Land Rover Evoque (See IG Post)

2024 Dacia Duster

Dacia campaign shot by Grant Evans (See IG Post) 

VW ID7 Tourer

BMW I5 Touring

The Run Testers

Puma Velocity Nitro 3

Hoka Speedgoat 5

Reebok Nano X3

IWC Ceralume

Credor Genta Watch

James Great Grandmothers watch (See IG Post)

Hell and High Water

Ken doing the splish splash (See IG Post)

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Homework.

James - HebtroCo Wax n Wool Vest

Philip - The Contractor

Ken - True Believer by Jack Carr

James, Ken, and Philip mull over a few watch related security concerns and their thoughts on what one can do about them. Plus a ton of the usual watch and entertainment based waffle.

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Show Notes 

Episode 36  - Waffle, waffle, watch security.

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Wrist Check.

James - Seiko SNE569 on Eulit Perlon Straps

Ken - Arken Instrumentum 

Philip - Serica 5303

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Mentioned:

Hustlers with J Lo

Serica 6190 Field Chronometer Watch

Banclip bracelet

Uncle Seiko brushed Executive bracelet for Tudor BB54

Video of bracelet installation

Grand Seiko SLGW003

Blancpain Air Command Titanium 36.2mm

Oris Holstein edition 2024

Oris Diver 65 bronze/ cotton candy with black dial

Article about Richmond robbery. 

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Homework.

James - Road House on Amazon Prime TV. 

Philip - Lessons In Chemistry Apple TV
Ken - Dont Worry Darling

Mildly chaotic draft pick episode where James, Ken and Philip pick watches from the Seiko group in £1k, £4k and Unlimited budget catagories.

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Show Notes 

Episode 35  - Japanese game show style Seiko group draft pick. Kinda.

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Wrist Check.

James - Tag Heuer CS3111 on Molequin orange strap. 

Ken - Arken Alterum on bracelet.

Philip - Seiko 4205 0150

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Draft picks:

James - 

SPB451

SBGX355G

SLGW003

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Ken -

SLGT005

SSK023

SBEC023

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Philip -

SJE093

SSK027

SLGA019 

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Also mentioned:

Seiko SPB 313

Seiko 6139 Speedtimer

Seiko SRPK89K1

Giant Mouse ACE Farley knife

April scateboard brand

40and20 podcast. 

Homework.

James - This Watch Life podcast

Philip - Race for Glory, Audi vs Lancia

Ken - Toughest Forces on Earth on Netflix

Episode 34. A Motorbike gear primer- from head to toe. 

We thought we’d tap into Philip’s deep love of gear and motorbikes and get the lowdown on what motorbike gear Philip uses and why. Plus the usual geary chat.

Wristcheck:

Philip:  CWC SBS diver

James:  Omega Seamaster 300M 2531.80.00

Mentioned:

Vertex M36

Jadd boots

Vivobarefoot

Evergoods CAP range

Veektomx 10,000 powerbank

Klarus K5 Powerbank 

Coros Apex 2 Ryleys CWC

The Gentlemans ride

Bike Gear:

Helmet - 

Hedon 

Nexx  

Shoei 

Ear protection - 

Dox pro plugs

Armour/ Jackets - 

D30

Knox mesh vest

Bellstaff

Goldtop

Gloves - 

Godltop Viceroy

Fuel Motorcycles

Trousers - 

Ugly Bros

The Bike Shed

PandCo 

Boots - 

Stylmartin Rocket boot

Falco

Redwings

Goggles - 

100 percent 

Ethan

Homework:

Philip - E3 Rehab

James - Narcos Mexico

James, Ken, and Philip imagine who they'd choose if they hit superstardom and had to pick a watch brand, apparel brand, and gear brand to represent.

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Show Notes 

Episode 33  - Our superstar sponsorship drafts. 

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Wrist Check.

James - Oris Cervo Volante Pointer Date on Molequin strap.

Ken - Arken Alterum on grey strap.

Philip - Seiko SNZH53.

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Sponsorship choices:

James - Oris, Arcteryx and Samsung.

Ken - Sinn, Snow Peak and Ricoh.

Philip - Tudor, Belstaff and Wera tools. 

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Also mentioned:

Seiko SNZH5.

Fuel Motorcycles

Snap on Tools.

Wera 838 RARM

Wera Impaktor 1 BC30

Patagonia

Fjallraven

Filson

Ta-ku beats 

Sinn 144

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Homework.

Philip - Tailwind electrolytes

Ken - The Land of Bad on Amazon Prime.

James talks with James Mulvale from Farer about Farer, Farer, and a little more Farer, as well as our love and hate for all things Tudor, a certain headline grabbing collaboration, Omegas gender strategy, and even some Whisky.

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Show Notes 

Episode 30  - James Mulvale from Farer watches. 

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Wrist Check.

James - Tudor BlackBay 54 

James Mulvale - Farer Thurso Aquamatic 

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Mentioned.

Farer Lander GMT 36mm

Farer World Timer Roche II

WatchIt Watch Fair

Farer Moonphase collection

Watchcrunch

Kith/Tag collaboration 

Omega Planet Ocean 2024 Boutique editions.

Omega 2024 38mm Speedmasters

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Homework.

Fallout on Amazon Prime 

Balblair Whisky

Nourished Vitamins

Just what you need after 30 years either in a coma or in a bunker. Entertainment recommendations from three over opinionated but well meaning fellows. TV, film, music, and book recommendations to ease you back into the world.

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Show Notes 

Episode 31  -  Post bunker entertainment recommendations.

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Wrist Check.

James -  Rolex Explorer 1 114270

Ken - Arkem Ulterum

Philip - Longines Ti GMT  x Hodinkee 

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Mentioned.

Doxa sub 200t

Baltic Hermetique Night Mode

Vertex M36

WatchIt show from 12&60 

Tudor FXD X Alinghi Chrono

Watches of Espionage Velcro Strap

Corus Apex 2

Kilian Jornet

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Films

Inception

Wall-E

Toy Story

The Green Book

Her

A thousand foot Journey

Lord of the Rings

Gladiator

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TV Shows

Sherlock on the BBC

The Office US

Parks and Recreation

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Albums

The Killers - Sam Town

John Meyer - Where the Light Is.

Counting Crows - August and Everything after.

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Books

The Martian -  Andy Weir

Mr Porter guide to a better day

The Blade Itself - Joe Abercromnie. (Part of the First Law Trilogy) 

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Homework.

One Man’s Ongoing Quest To Find His Long-Lost Rolex Submariner

Ken and James have a proper form and function style chat. Expect waffle. Including watches, tools, EDC, boots, sneakers, and a side of nuclear fallout. . . Show Notes  Episode 30  . Wrist Check. James -  Longines Legend Diver 36mm on RSM Canvas strap.  Kens  IWC from Kens trip to Japan . Mentioned. Baltic Tricompax Limited Edition. Kurono Tokyo Calendrier Type 1. Nodus watches.  Wera 838 Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 in Titanium Thursday Boots Jim Green African Ranger Rose Anvil Youtube DM Boots Red Wing Weekender Jadd Boots Leave the World behind on Netflix . Homework. Hodinkee Talking Watches with Ben Clymer and Ronnie Fieg Fallout on Amazon Prime 

As promised, Tom Clemence joins us for Part 2 of this years Watches and Wonders chat. Favourites, fandom and a side of bromance.

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Show Notes 

Episode 29  - Part 2 of Watches and Wonders Week with Tom Clemence. 

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Wrist Check.

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Tom - Clemence Munro British Watchmakers edition

James -  Omega Railmaster on Veblenist strap

Ken - Arken Alterum on blue test strap. 

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Mentioned.

Tudor BB58 GMT on Bark and Jack IG

The Deep Track ep with Bilal Khan

Tudor Monochrome BB41

Teddy Baldassarre W&W coverage

Worn and Wound Watches and Wonders podcast coverage

Zenith Defy Revival Diver

IWC Eternal

Zenith Defy Extreme

Nivada Grenchen F77

Grand Seiko SLGW003

Piaget Ultrathin Tourbillion 

ALS Datograph

Furlan Marri 

Baltic gold watches

Tag Heuer Glassbox skipper in rose gold

Chopard Green Sector Dial

Doxa Sub 200t

Sinn U50 Hydra

Millican Bags

Wind proof umbrella

Saloman Trailblazer 30 litre

James and Philip are sadly stuck in blighty, but Ken is in Geneva for a week of watches and watch related festivities. He's joined by Tom Clemence of Clemence Watches, and the crew unpack a bit of whats come out of the show so far. Rolex, Tudor, Bremont and a bit of Vacheron Constantin.

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Show Notes 

Episode 28  - Part 1 of Watches and Wonders Week. With a surprise guest.

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Wrist Check.

Tom - Clemence Munro in Highland Amber

James - Tudor Black Bay 54 

Ken - Arken Alterum on blue test strap. 

Philip - Longines x Hodinkee Spirit Zulu Time GMT 

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Mentioned.

Tudor Black Bay 58 in solid gold, now with a full gold bracelet.

Hondinkee Radio Episode

Vacheron Constantin Overseas green dials

Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT

Tudor Balck Bay 58 GMT without gilt

Tudor Black Bay 41 Monochrome

Bremont relaunch

Rolex Deep Sea in solid gold

Rolex GMT Master 2 with Black and Grey Bezel.  
Rolex Perpetual 1908 Black dial. Turns out it's not new!

James, Ken and Philip have a bit of a chat about what Form and Function is, how does it manifest in our eyes. As usual, lots of waffle, lots of gear, watches, and a splattering of media content.

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Show Notes. 

Episode 27  - Form and Function… what is it to us? 

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Wrist Check.

James - Longines Legend Diver 36mm on RSM canvas strap.  

Ken - Arken Alterum on blue test strap. 

Philip - TAG Heuer CS3111 

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Mentioned.

Philips rejuvenated Seikos. See Philips IG soon! 

Cousins uk 

Hamilton Jassmaster Performer

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 42mm Ti

Tudor Pink Chrono

Fears Boutique in Bristol

New Seiko SPB replacement range

Knipex tools

Wilfa Svart coffee grinder

Wingback cache

Rivian R2 & R3

Studio Ghibli - Howls Moving Castle

Garactacle on Youtube

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Homework.

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Ken - The Deep Track podcast with Tom Place and  6 Days on Netflix
Philip - Kenta Gomazaki Instagram and  The Greyhound on Apple TV

Watches, Industry gossip, Cars, Books, Apps, 90's adverts, and the Argos catalogue. Are you not entertained?!

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Show Notes. 

Episode 26  - Kens download from the British Watchmakers Day.

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Wrist Check.

James - Omega Railmaster on Veblenist strap

Ken - Arken Alterum on blue test strap. 

Philip - TAG Heuer CS3111 

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Mentioned by Ken. 

Worn and Wound

TGN 

Clemence Watches

Bark and Jack

aBlogtoWatch

Christopher Ward

Farer

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Mentioned by Philip. 

Video of Jack Heuer explaining the Carrera 

Vertex. 

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Homework

James - Renault 5 EV. and Readly magazine App. 

Ken - P&Co Wayfare Field Watch

Philip - Trailevents.co and Finding Ultra by Rich Roll

James and Philip chat about buying and selling watches, tips and tactics, good and bad experiences on eBay, Chrono 24, and their thoughts on how to navigate selling watches; perhaps one of the most frustrating areas of watch enthusiasm.

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Show Notes. 

Episode 25  - Buying and Selling Watches.

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Wrist Check.

James - ⁠Tudor Black Bay 54⁠

Philip - ⁠Aquastar Model 60 black dial.⁠

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Mentioned by James.

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⁠Omega Speedmaster White dial. ⁠

⁠Fears Brunswick 38 'Silver Noir'⁠

⁠Ticking Time Homme⁠

⁠Kibble Watches⁠

⁠Watches of Distinction⁠ in Lymington

⁠Chrono24⁠

⁠Subdial⁠

⁠Grand Seiko 37mm Titanium JDM SBGX267⁠

⁠Seiko SNE585 Blue⁠

⁠Seiko SNE571 Brown⁠

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Mentioned by Philip.

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⁠Weir and Sons⁠ in Dublin

⁠Paul Sheeran⁠ in Dublin.

⁠Ichrono.ie⁠

⁠Vertex M36⁠

⁠Ebay⁠

⁠Getting to Yes⁠

⁠Tag Heuer CS3111⁠

⁠Watches by Timepiece⁠

⁠Seiko 5 GMT Black dial.⁠ 

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Homework.

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James - ⁠The Gentlemen⁠ - Netflix

Philip - ⁠Masters of the Air⁠ - Apple TV

We are very happy to be joined by Tom Place this week, Professional stunt man and coordinator, Diver, fighter, lover and all around lovely chap.

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Show Notes 

Episode 24  -  Tom Place

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Toms Instagram 

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Wrist Check.

Tom - Tudor FXD Blacked out.

James - TAG Heuer 1964 CS3111

Ken - Arken Instrumentum

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Mentioned by Tom.

IWW International Watch Works

Ashland Leather- Fat Herbie

Ineos Grenadier

Weiss Watch Company 

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Mentioned by James.

Teddy Baldassarre video with Tom Place

‘Vellies’ from Jim Green, African Ranger.

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Mentioned by Ken.

Zulu Alpha

James and Ken chat about the upcoming British Watchmakers event in London, where Ken will be exhibiting. Mostly watches, but a bit of film, philosophy, and general silliness thrown in too.

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Show Notes 

Episode 23  -  British Watchmakers Day.

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Wrist Check.

James - Oris Pointer Date Cervo Volante on Molequin Strap

Ken - Arken Alterum special edition. 

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Mentioned by James.

Standard H Podcast, Molequin Episode

Clemence Watches

Fears 38 ‘1924’ Brunswick

Vertex

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Mentioned by Ken.

William Wood Fire Exit watch

Farer

Christopher Ward Bel Canto 

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Homework.

James - Napoleon on Apple TV
Ken - Past Lives on Netflix

A short bit of solo action from James this week. A mix of gear, watches, cameras, and gear philosophy... kind of.

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Show Notes. 

Episode 22  - Solo Action.

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Wrist Check.

James - Omega Speedmaster 60th on Veblenist Wolf Grey strap. 

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Mentioned by James.

Lautie x Urban EDC Supply Shuffle V2

Excessorise Me youtube video on Shuffle v2

Fears Redcliffe 39.5

Fujifilm X-S20

Sony A7C2

Fuji X100VI

The Grey Nato Podcast

Longines x Hodinkee Ti GMT For Sale. DM me (gearetal) on Instagram.

Grand Seiko SBGX267 For Sale. DM me (gearetal) on Instagram. 

Total War PC Games series

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Homework.

Shogun on Disney Plus

James and Ken chat about flashlights or torches at different price points. Plus the usual general geekery. . . Show Notes  Episode 21  - Flashlights . Wrist Check. James - Rolex Explorer 1 114270.  Ken - Arken Alterum  . Mentioned by James. Fuji X100VI 40 and 20 podcast Episode 202; the five types of watch collector. Mukama Banggood Lumintop Tool AA and AAA. Olight Perun 2 Mini. Nitecore Tini 2. Rovyvon Aurora range (A3 etc.).  Wurkkos TS10v2. Olight Baton 4 Premium. Olight Seeker 4 pro and Mini. Prometheus Light Beta QR v2. Foursevens Preon P1. Reylight Pineapple Mini.  CWF Micro Click and Peanut. . Mentioned by Ken. Goruck M23 Interview with Taylor Weldon from Carryology with Worn and Wound. Olight I3t. Nitecore MT2A Pro. Wuben X3. Muyshondt Flieger. . Homework. Ken - The Outfit on Netflix

Yup... you read that correctly. James, Ken, and Philip try to align watch brands with UK supermarkets. Plus the usual gear, watch, and content chat.

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Show Notes. 

Episode 20  - 

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Wrist Check.

James - Tudor Blackbay 54

Ken - Arken Alterum 

Philip - Rolex Explorer 2 on Veblenist leather NATO. .

Mentioned by James.

Rovyvon A3 in MAO finish. 

Mentioned by Philip. 

WESN /P&Co knife

Mentioned by Ken.

Victorinox Super Tinker.

Homework.

James - Spotify as a child pacifier.

Philip - Trailrunner Nation episode. Run 4 LT Podcast episode.  

Ken - Making Time podcast.

James, Ken, and Philip ask each other questions. Just because. Usual mix of gear, watches, and general all-around geekery.

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Show Notes.

Episode 19  - A wee bit of Q&A 

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Wrist Check.

James - TAG Heuer CS3111 on Delugs strap

Ken - Arken Ulterum 

Philip - Longines x Hodinkee Spirit Zulu Time GMT 

Mentioned by James.

Grand Seiko 37mm SBGX355

James Grand Seiko SBGX267

Temu.

Custom Ti Pen from Magnus Industries

Olight Seeker 4 Pro

Omega Seamaster 2551.80.00

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Mentioned by Ken. 

Maurice Moves YouTube Temu Episode 

Dr Galpin/ Huberman Podcast Ep.

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Mentioned by Philip. 

Grand Seiko SBGH341 and SBGH343

Grand Seiko SBGW299

Grand Seiko SBGJ235

Flexispot E8 Standing Desk

Navaris Standing Balance BoardMotone Customs 

Royal Enfield

BMW RNineT

Vollebak 

Thrudark

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Homework

James - Wingback 1L Pouch

Philio - Dr Peter Attia Training for Centenarian Decathlon podcast, Outlive book

Ken - Mr & Mrs Smith on Amazon.

Ken, James, and Philip pick 3 watches each to come in under £1,000. Probably a few you're not expecting!? Let us know what your three would be.

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Show Notes 

Episode 18  - 3 Watches for £1k.  

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Wrist Check.

James -  Kurono Tokyo Calendrier 1 on Molequin strap
Ken - Arken Instrumentum

Philip - Serica 5303
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Mentioned by James.

Longines Conquest Heritage Power Reserve

Matchbox 20

Counting Crows

Hamilton Kahaki Field SWAT Japan edition.

Citizen promaster 37mm

Traska Summitier 

Clemence Watches Munro

Benrus Ultra Deep

.

Mentioned by Ken. 

Barbie

Nodus Sector Deep 

Sangin Overlord

G shock DW5600 

Lorier Hydra 3

Marathon Navigator

.

Mentioned by Philip. 

Tag Heuer Chronograph. 

Zenith Chronomaster Original with Moonphase

Christopher Ward Sealander 36mm GMT

Seiko 5 Sports GMT Two tone.

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical PVD.

Scurfa Diver One Ti in Blue.

Citizen Promaster diver with full lume.

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Homework

James - Jeeves and Wooster TV Show

Ken - Christian Craighead Episode of Shawn Ryan podcast

Philip - Hijack from Apple TV.

James, Ken and Philip talk watches, TV, Lego, AlieExpress, Bond... oh and some more about watches.

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Show Notes 

Episode 17  - A bit of a jumble. 

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Wrist Check.

James - Zenith El Primero 1969 Original on Veblenist castaway blue strap

Ken - Arken Instrumentum

Philip - Aquastar Model 60 on Crown and Buckle Chevron Iron Knit 

Mentioned by James.

Masar Springbars

Notorious EDC Kingpin slipjoint.

Framar Knives.

Spyderco Pingo.

ZT Knives 0235.

Anso Monte Carlo.

Toyo Steel. 

Baltic Hermetique Time and Tide edition. 

Farer Discovery 36mm

Mentioned by Ken. 

Batman Nike Air Trainer

Rolex Milgauss

Omega Planet Ocean Casino Royale

Daniel Craig Watch Collection Interview

Mentioned by Philip. 

Omega 29mm Aqua Terra 2577.80.

Roark x Halley Stevensons Axeman Jacket

Lego Batcycle

Bike EXIF - Designing the Batman motorcycle

Hz Watches HZ.01

Rolex 1019 Milgauss

Watches of Distinction

Omega Seamaster in red gold. 2136.50

GQ 10 Essentials - Jeremy Allan White & Pierce Brosnan 

Homework

James - Jury Duty on Freevee (Amazon UK). 

Ken - The Bear on Disney+ and Jeremy Allen White’s Tee

Philip - Daisy Jones & the Six on Amazon Prime

James and Ken talk AlieExpress, watches, pouches, and all things bags, with the goal of informing Kens next bag purchase for an upcoming trip.

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Show Notes 

Episode 16  - Bag hunting. A mini guide.

Wrist Check.

James - Longines Legend Diver 36mm on RSM fine canvas strap. 

Ken - Seiko SUS on Gurkha regimental colour nato strap

Mentioned by James.

Private White VC Sale

Thule Chasm duffel range

Bellroy Venture 26L

Evergoods CHZ26

Aer SF slim pouch in Xpac

Ablecarry Max 30L backpack

Ablecarry Joey and Stash pouches

Goruck Heritage GR1 26L  

Fjallraven Gear bag

Trakke Folden pouches

Millican bags

Bellroy Transit backpack plus 37L

Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L

Eagle Creek Isolate packing cubes

Bellroy Venture Sling 6L

Wingback Everyday pack

Mentioned by Ken. 

P&Co x WESN knife collaboration

ALIEXPRESS HAUL:

KZ EDX PRO in-ear monitorsUV TorchRFID Wallet

Car Window Breaker

Hanging Clips for RAF Jumpsuit projectTackle boxEarplugs

Posture Corrector
Osprey packing cubes

Homework

James - To War with a 4th Hussar by Peter Crichton
Ken - Sweetwater by Jason Heaton

James and Ken talk through their watch and gear-based hopes and dreams for 2024. Brown dials, gold cases, smaller watches, and lots and lots more Titanium!

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Show Notes. 

Episode 15  - Predictions, hopes and dreams for 2024.

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Wrist Check.

James - Omega Railmaster 36mm  on Veblenist Defender Grey strap

Ken - CWC Royal Navy Diver.

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Mentioned by James.

Bulgari Snake (Serpenti)

Tudor Black ceramic Black Bay

Bremont Martin Baker

OT Podcast.

Teddy Baldassarre interview with Tom Place.

Spyderco Pingo

Woro Knives

Mentioned by Ken. 

IWC Aquaman

IWC Petronas

Tom Place IG

Homework

James - Toyo Steel storage containers.

Ken - Weekly Memory Jar.

James, Ken, and Philip are back after a week's break with a ton of new gear and Part 2 of Ken's trip report from Japan. Watch shopping in Japan.

Show Notes 

Episode 14  - Ken does Japan. Part 2

Wrist Check.

Ken - IWC on TGN Nato strap

James - Tudor Black Bay 54.

Philip - Seiko SNZH55

Mentioned by James.

Tec Accessories Measuring Tape

Tec Accessories Isotope Tritium Fob

Linsoul KZ ZS10 Pro⁠. From ⁠TGN Gift Guide 2023

Knipex 8601180 Xmas Limited Edition. 

Mentioned by Ken.

PDW Scales

Victorinox Tinker

Book off

Seiko SUS

2nd Street

Blancpain Swatch

Don Quijote

Wifes Cartier

Plus9time

Jack Road

Watchnian

Sweetroad

Mentioned by Philip. 

Tec Accessories P7 suspension clip

Lone Labs - Micro Ti QR Quick-Release Keyring

EDCgear.co.uk

Tombo Mono Sand eraser

Homework.

Ken - 007 Road to 1 Million

James - Peta Pixel. Youtube and Podcast

Philip - The CWC Watches Issued To BBC War Correspondents

James, Ken, and Philip offer advice to Breitling the new owners of Universal Geneve, and Ken gives us the lowdown on his recent trip to Japan.

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Show Notes.

Episode 13  - Ken does Japan. Part 1.

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Wrist Check.

Ken - Seiko Field SUS on Benrus marine blue nato strap.

James - Tudor Black Bay 54.

Philip - Longines / Hodinkee Titanium Zulu time GMT. Crown and buckle Uniform matt nato

Mentioned by James.

Benrus Ultra Deep. 

Blancpain 38mm Bathyscaphe. 

The James Brand Burwell 

TJB Titanium bottle opener

TJB Gatecliff note pouch

Mentioned by Ken.

Breitling purchase UG

Yamato transport

Uniqlo trousers

Amazon packing cubes

Molle pouch

Ricoh GR3

Mentioned by Philip. 

Roark x Halley Stevensons Axeman Jacket

Halley Stevensons material

Sahara

Homework.

Ken - Reacher season 2. 

James - Carryology website. 

Philip - Cool Japan Guide - Abby Denson  and Pacific Vortex - Clive Cussler

James and Ken kick the watch related tires of 2023 and chat about a few of their favourites.

Show Notes.

Episode 12  - A few of our favourite watches of 2023.

Wrist Check.

James - Longines GMT Hodinkee collaboration on Erikas Original strap

Ken - Blancpain Swatch Atlantic

Mentioned by James.

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Doxa 300 Beta

Doxa Seddiqi

Doxa bling Sharkhunter

JLC Reverso Chronograph

Blancpain Bathyscaphe Hodinkee Limited Edition

Grand Seiko SBGW305

Aquastar Model 60

Firefly

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Mentioned by Ken. 

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Seiko SSK023K1

ALS Odysseus Chrono

Blancpain 70th Anniversary Act 1

MB&F HM8 MK2

Aquastar Benthos
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Homework.

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James - Shrinking on Apple TV plus and Party Down. 

Ken - Commando: Britains Ocean Warriors.

James and Philip get into the frosty weeds of their favourite winter gear. Amongst other things, they discuss watches, bags, a ton of clothing, and the most vital of winter wear... hand cream?!

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Show Notes 

Episode 11  - Winter wear. 

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Wrist Check

James - Tudor Pelagos 39 on Erikas Original strap

Philip - Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic 38mm on Veblenist Canvas 

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Mentioned by James.

The James Brand Rose Gold range

Bellroy Venture 26L

Evergoods CHZ26

Relwen

Huckberry

Arcteryx Atom Heavyweight

Patagonia R1 Air

Patagonia Capilene Midweight

Asket Cashmere jumper

Darn Tough Tactical midweight. 

Guideline Fir skin fingerless gloves.

Norwegian formula hand cream

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Mentioned by Philip. 

Hondinkee x Longines 39mm Zulu time 

TJB Elko

Aer Slim Pouch

The Rebels Wardrobe

Gieves & Hawkes peacoat

P&Co Quilted overshirt

Mountain Warehouse Merino Mix

Mountain warehouse downpour overtrouser

M&S shawl knit cardigan

&Sons shawl knit cardigan

Paul James knitwear

Reef Knot fisherman's sweater

Darn Tough Light Hiker

Blundstone thermal sheepskin footbed

P&co or &Sons leather gloves

Thinsulate shooting mittens

Sealskin socks

O'Keeffe's hand cream

Magus Walker 911 Hotwheels

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Homework

James - Slow Horse Season 3 on Apple TV+

Philip - The CWC Raine Collection and Nichole Johnson x Magnus Walker youtube

James, Ken, and Philip talk about the venerable Seiko. How they came to love the brand, why you should too, and which 6 watches you should be considering if you have a Seiko-shaped hole in your collection.

Show Notes 

Episode 10 - Seiko

Wrist Check

James - Seiko Snoopy Surfs Up. On a Veblenist strap

Philip -  Seiko SNZH53

Ken - Seiko Bruce Lee. 6139 Chronograph from 1970.

Mentioned by James.

Land Rover Defender 110 (Url!) 

Christopher Ward Trident

Delugs straps

Molequin straps

Seiko SKX013

Christopher Ward C63 36mm Yellow Dial

Seiko SARB 033

Recommendations:

Seiko SNE569

Seiko SPB317

Mentioned by Ken.

Seiko SKX031

Seiko Metronome watch

Christopher Ward recessed crown.

Recommendations:

Seiko Duotime 5619-7010

Seiko SUS 7T27-7A40

Mentioned by Philip. 

Barton Elite Strap

Seiko GMT.

Christopher Ward Sandhurst. 

60’s Universal Geneve. (See Philips IG).

CWC SBS

Recommendations:

Seiko SKX173

Seiko 6138-8020 Panda Chrono

In this week's episode, we are joined by Bo Ismono; YouTuber, Film editor, EDC lover, and all-around great chap. We talk Knife laws, Bottle recycling, Film, EDC gear, and of course bags. Oh and a spot of nostalgic Nokia ASMR thrown in for good measure.

Show Notes.  

Episode 9 - Bo Ismono

Where to find Bo. 

Mentioned by Bo.

Victorinox Super Ticker

Daily Customs scales

Evergoods PLC20 bag

Stabilo Woker + pen

Black Ember Forge bag

Evergoods CAP2

Samsung Watch 4

Steinhart Oceon One Ti 500

Leuchtturm Notebooks

Fisher Space Pen

Wuben X0

Video of Bo’s Smart car in action

Logitech MX Master 3

Groundtruth Rikr 38L carry-on bag

The Wan Show podcast

Waveform the MKBHD Podcast

Darknet Diaries Podcast

The Stalman Podcast

Long Lens Podcast

Bundeburg Ginger Beer

Shorle drink 

Nokia 7110 and 8110

Mentioned by James. 

Longines Legend Diver 36mm. 

On a Delugs strap. 

Evergoods CAP1

Redbar watch get-togethers.  

In this episode, James and Philip talk about the specs that make up the perfect watch for them. 60mm, all gold with an inverted moon phase... who knew?

Show Notes. 

Episode 8  -  Our Perfect Watch.

Wrist check.

James - Omega Speedmaster 60th Anniversary on Veblenist strap

Philip - Rolex Exp 2 16570 on Telhus Strap 

New Gear.

Philip - 

Alpaka Up card holder V2 in Green XPac 

Alpaka Admin pouch in black Xpac 

58mm Titanium scales for Victorinox SAK  

News.

James - 

IWC Pilots Performance Chronograph 41

Traska Venturer GMT

Philip -

Serica Ref. 8315 in Desert red 

Mentioned by James.

Kurono Tokyo Calandrier 1

Rolex Explorer 1 36mm new vs old.

Petes Instagram. Picture of the Omega Seamaster 300

Blancpain Bathyscaphe 38mm & Hodinkee version. 

VPC Watches

IWC Braclet micro adjust. 

Mentioned by Philip. 

Picture of watchboxRolex 5513 with a matt dial

Halios seaforth IV Black Ti

CWC Special Projects SBS

Omega Great White

Omega 50th Anniversary GMT

Shoulderless spring bars

Rolex Daytona Platinum 126506 Open caseback

Universal Geneve Omega Bumper movement

Serica 5303

Homework.

James - Amazon Business account 50% introductory discount. Knipex 8601180

Philip - Kidd in a sweetshop.

In this episode, James and Ken talk about getting into EDC and the gear that started it all for them. Plus where to get your EDC gear. It's a big old topic and further EDC 101 episodes will no doubt follow. Show Notes.

Episode 7  -  EDC 101 (Part 1).

Wristcheck.

James - Omega Seamaster 300 professional from 1999

Ken - Arken Instrumentum 

Gearcheck.

James.

Daviz Black Instagram 

De customforge Instagram

Beaverbladeworks Instagram

Maratac AAA Floody

Fisherspacepen 

Ken.

Fox Knives Bean Gen 2

Mentioned by James.

Spyderco Pingo

Notorious EDC Instagram.

Mukama

EDCgear.co.uk

EDC coop Facebook 

Olight uk

Real Steel Luna

Maratac AAA  

Mentioned by Ken.

Heinnie Haynes

Spyderco Tenacious 

Olight i5

James, Ken, and Philip choose 3 watches for an £8,000 budget. After Intrigue, Fraud, Murder, and a Multicontinental conspiracy they all just about scrape home under budget.

Show Notes 

Episode 6  - 3 watches 8k. 

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Wrist Check

Ken - Arken Instrumentum

James - Omega Railmaster 36mm on a Veblenist Ranger Green waxed canvas strap.

Philip - Tudor Black Bay 58 on a VWC grey nato

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Mentioned by James.

IWC Mark XX

Cartier Tank Must de Cartier (black dial)

Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic Super Titanium

Apple Macbook Pro M3

Mentioned by Ken.

Wuben X3

IWC 3706Tudor Submariner 79090

Lorier Hydra III

Mentioned by Philip. 

Victorinox Rambler SAK

Titanium Scales for 58MM Victorinox SAKs

Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

Sinn T50

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Pro Hessalite

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Homework

Ken - Vallon Sunglasses

James - Like a Version - Triple J Youtube channel

Philip - Playforever Model Cars

James and Philip talk about recent Watch and Gear news with a side of mink oil, bags, and Swiss army knife chat.

Show Notes. 

Episode 5  - Watch and gear news

Wrist Check

James - Omega railmaster 36mm 

Philip - Tudor P39 on a Crown and Buckle Matt supreme 

Mentioned by James.

Veblenist Wolf Grey nubuck strap.

Sinn Altherr special edition 556

The Citizen AQ4100-65W - A  Blog to watch - Article on Citizen watch

Evergoods new 22 litre bag 

Victorinox Pioneer and Pioneer X Victorinox 2016 Pioneer X with damascus steel blade.

Gloucester services

Mentioned by Philip. 

New Bremont 302. GMT. 

IWC Mohave Desert 41mm Top Gun pilots watch 

Leatherman Arc 

Redwing Mink oil 

Blundstone 1306

Homework

James - Victorinox serrated kitchen 8 inch pairing knife £4 each. 
Philip -  The Gaslight Anthem new album Oct 27

James, Ken, and Philip talk about watches, gear, TV, food, bags, drinks, and a bit of Tech. Show Notes. Wrist Check. James Seiko SNE587 Black edition solar diver Philip Rolex Explorer II 16570 Ken Arken Alterum Anthracite Grey . Mentioned by James. Sony WF-1000XM5 headphones. Jabra alternative  Arcteryx Atom LT (Now just called the Atom Hoody)  Arcteryx Leaf version of Atom LT Inov 8 Roclite G345 GTX or Inov 8 Roclite Pro G 400 GTX Ben and Jerrys Phish Food Ice cream Fever Tree Mexican Lime and Soda Tom Bihn Synapse 25 Molequin Delugs . Mentioned by Ken. The Leica ZM 11 1990s Carharrt Blanket Lined Detroit JacketDr Martens 1460 Pascal Ambassador Leather Boots Bowmore 18 The North Face Base Camp Duffel Ricoh GR3  Erikas Original straps Strapcode Gzmpix Instagram . Mentioned by Philip.  Veblenist ranger green canvas strap  Redwing Iron Ranger 8111 bootsBlundstone boots 1306Belstaff Trialmaster motorcycle jacket  The Black Chest watch case  Makers Mark bourbon Woodford Reserve bourbon Nikka from the Barrel Japanese whiskey Proper biltong  The Lincoln Lawyer . Homework James - Bosch Legacy Ken -  Samuel Streetlife Youtube Channel  Philip -  Alex Youtube

James, Philip, and Ken talk about all things titanium. Watches, pens, multitools, camping gear, and a whole host of other bits n bobs.

Show Notes.

 

Wrist Check

Grand Seiko SBGX267

Tudor Pelagos 39

Arken Instrumentum Armoury Edition

Mentioned by James.

Wingback

Urban EDC Supply

Titanium bit driver 

Knipex Tools

Muyshondt Aeon Flashlight

Blancpain Air command 36.5mm in Titanium

40 and 20 podcast

Omega GoodPlanet 38.5mm Titanium Aqua Terra

Mentioned by Ken.

Victorinox Classic SD 

Snow peak Website

A Lange and Sohne Odysseus

Omega Ploprof 

Mentioned by Philip. 

Serica Ref. 6190 FIELD CHRONOMETER DENALI 

Leatherman Charge+ TTi - Sheath Options / Gift Box 

Crown & Buckle Matte supreme strap 

Resco Black Frog watch

Homework

Lupin | Netflix Official Site

The Terminal List - Season 1 | Prime Video 

Youknowthebo Youtube

James, Philip and Ken discuss upgrading their gear. Watches, cameras, torches, clothing, bags, and the possible creation of 'Philip and Kens handy accessories line.'

Wrist check:

Serica 5303

Arken Instrumentum

Omega 30 from the 60's

Mentioned by:

James:

Delugs crazy horse strap

Farer Chrono Contempo

Wuben X3

Able Carry Daybreaker 2

Fuji XS20

Sony A7C II

Philip:

P&Co Instrument Overlanders Jacket

Fuji X100v

Ken:

Sony A7III

Ricoh GR3

The Northface Base camp Duffel

The Northface washbag

Recommendations: 

The Continental - Amazon Prime

Defender X

Itchy Boots Youtube

Where to find or contact us:

Form and Function Podcast Instagram

[email protected]

James, Ken, and Philip get the pilot episode of the Form and Function podcast underway with a chat about some topical watch and gear news. They talk Blancpain/Swatch, Halios, Arken, and a ton of Tudor with a bit of Apple iPhone thrown in for good measure. Some links for things and people we talk about are below: https://www.swatch.com/en-gb/bioceramic-scuba-fifty-fathoms.html https://www.youtube.com/@misterwatches489 https://halioswatches.com/products/sfiv ⁠https://arken.uk/store/arkeninstrumentum1020 https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watches/black-bay-54/m79000n-0001 https://www.apple.com/uk/iphone/ https://www.instagram.com/arkennethlam/ https://www.instagram.com/philippantelides/ https://www.instagram.com/gearetal/ Please feel free to contact us by email at: [email protected] or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/formandfunctionpodcast/