Form and Function

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...

As promised, Tom Clemence joins us for Part 2 of this years Watches and Wonders chat. Favourites, fandom and a side of bromance. . . Show Notes  Episode 29  - Part 2 of Watches and Wonders Week with Tom Clemence.  . Wrist Check. . Tom - Clemence Munro British Watchmakers edition James -  Omega Railmaster on Veblenist strap Ken - Arken Alterum on blue test strap.  . Mentioned. Tudor BB58 GMT on Bar...

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. . . Show Notes  Episode 28  - Part 1 of Watches and Wonders Week. With a surprise guest. . Wrist Check. Tom...

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. . . Show Notes.  Episode 27  - Form and Function… what is it to us?  . Wrist Check. James - Longines Legend Diver 36mm on RSM canvas strap.   Ken - Arken Alterum on blue test strap.  Philip - TAG Heuer CS3...

Watches, Industry gossip, Cars, Books, Apps, 90's adverts, and the Argos catalogue. Are you not entertained?! . . Show Notes.  Episode 26  - Kens download from the British Watchmakers Day. . Wrist Check. James - Omega Railmaster on Veblenist strap Ken - Arken Alterum on blue test strap.  Philip - TAG Heuer CS3111   . Mentioned by Ken.   Worn and Wound TGN   Clemence Watches Bark and Jack aBlog...

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. . . Show Notes.  Episode 25  - Buying and Selling Watches. . Wrist Check. James - ⁠Tudor Black Bay 54⁠ Philip - ⁠Aquastar Model 60 black dial.⁠ . . Mentioned by Ja...

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. . . Show Notes  Episode 24  -  Tom Place . Toms Instagram   . Wrist Check. Tom - Tudor FXD Blacked out. James - TAG Heuer 1964 CS3111 Ken - Arken Instrumentum . Mentioned by Tom. IWW International Watch Works Ashland Leather- Fat Herbie Ineos Grenadier We...

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. . . Show Notes  Episode 23  -  British Watchmakers Day. . Wrist Check. James - Oris Pointer Date Cervo Volante on Molequin Strap Ken - Arken Alterum special edition.  . Mentioned by James. Standard H Podcast, Mo...

A short bit of solo action from James this week. A mix of gear, watches, cameras, and gear philosophy... kind of. . . Show Notes.  Episode 22  - Solo Action. . Wrist Check. James - Omega Speedmaster 60th on Veblenist Wolf Grey strap .  . 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...

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. R...

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. . . Show Notes.  Episode 20  -  . 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 b...

James, Ken, and Philip ask each other questions. Just because. Usual mix of gear, watches, and general all-around geekery. . Show Notes. Episode 19  - A wee bit of Q&A  . 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 Ma...

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. . . Show Notes  Episode 18  - 3 Watches for £1k.   . Wrist Check. James -   Kurono Tokyo Calendrier 1 on Molequin strap Ken - Arken Instrumentum Philip - Serica 5303 . Mentioned by James. Longines Conquest Heritage Power Reserve Matchbox 20 Counting Cr...

James, Ken and Philip talk watches, TV, Lego, AlieExpress, Bond... oh and some more about watches. . . Show Notes  Episode 17  - A bit of a jumble.  . 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. Fr...

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

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! . . Show Notes.  Episode 15  - Predictions, hopes and dreams for 2024. . Wrist Check. James - Omega Railmaster 36mm   on Veblenist Defender Grey strap Ken - CWC Royal Navy Diver. . Mentioned by James. Bulgari Snake (Serpenti) Tudor Black cerami...

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...

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. . . Show Notes. Episode 13  - Ken does Japan. Part 1. . 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 Ja...

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. . Doxa 300 Beta Doxa Seddiqi Doxa bling Sharkhunter JLC Reverso Chronograph Blancpain Bathyscaphe Hodinkee...

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?! . Show Notes  Episode 11  - Winter wear.  . Wrist Check James - Tudor Pelagos 39 on Erikas Original strap Philip - Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic 38mm on Veblenist Canvas  . Mentioned by James. The James Br...

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...

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 Stabil...

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...

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 customfor...

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.  . 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 . Mentioned by James....