Form and Function

Vu joins Ken and James to talk about some standout Watch releases from the last month or so. . . Episode 105. . Wrist Check. Ken - Aquastar Deepstar Chronograph Vu - Breitling Endurance Pro Orange James - Omega Seamaster . Mentioned.  Watch Papi IG Nomos World Timer Trace Longines Spirit 39 and Flyback Chrono Katabami Fortis Stratoliner re-entry Space One Back to Earth

Ken gives us a trip report from the recent Toronto Timepiece Show. . . Wrist Check. Ken - Aquastar Deepstar Chronograph James - Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer RAF on Veblenist strap . Mentioned. Wonder Looper ELS Slub cotton Tshirt Clemence Photic Diver II Abinger Watches Oris Hat from the Toronto Timepiece show Popping Crowns   Marathon Watches TGN Episode 346 recorded at the event Bradley Taylor W...

Ken and James discuss the often thorny subject of Homage watches, design IP, and what it means to them and the broader watch and gear space. and community. . Wrist Check. Ken - Gshock DW6600   James - Kurono Tokyo Calandrier 1 Green on Molequin strap . Kibble watches Pagani Speedmaster Hassler Instruments JumpingJalapeno Instagram MKII Watches Preasidus Watches Tornek Rayville Watches   San Martin...

James and Ken somewhat unconvincingly attempt to align watch brands with a corresponding drinks brand. Let us know what you'd match up with? Did you get it wrong? Which obvious ones did we miss? . Wrist Check. Ken - Presidus MACV SOG on Watches of Espionage Glomar strap James - Grand Seiko 37mm Ti SBGX267 not a dive watch on RSM Sage Green strap.  Homework.   Ken - 007 Road to a Million on Ama...

Ken and James chit the chat. . . Wrist Check. Ken - Resco Gen 2 Patriot on Zulu Alpha Strap with Maratac watch compass James - Omega Seamaster 2551.80.00 . Shownotes. Sinn releases Panerai Quaranta Gold/Green Earthen Watches Blancpain Fifty Fathoms  38mm Blancpain Air Command on a bracelet Christopher Ward 660 Christopher Ward Handwinding instructional video Echo Neutra Riviera Nivada Grenchen F77...

Well, looks like we made it to 100. A huge thank you to all of you for sticking with us this long. . . Wrist Check. Ken - Arken Instrumentum James - Seiko SNE569 . Shownotes. TGN, Jack Carr Episode The Terminal List - Audiobooks Paulin Diver Mara Micromilspc Dual Timer Abinger Nimrod Oris Chicken Nugget Ricoh GRIV Big Head Taco MPB.com Episode 72 - Not James Episode Alternate Watch Personalities E...

James is joined by Garrett Jones from Worn and Wound to talk all things watches, gear, EDC, and cameras. Buckle up, it's a gear-tastic ride! . . Wrist Check. Garrett - Elliot Brown Holton 101-A24 James - Tag Heuer CS3111 on Delugs crazy horse strap . Shownotes. Omega Speedie Pro Elliot Brown Holton Seiko SNK43 Worn and Wound Toolbox Watchbox Carryology Tom Bihn Synic 30 guide edition Mystery R...

Not Episode 99 but 98. . Ken and James tackle the question posed to guests in past episodes: What two Watches would you get to start your watch collection all over again (If you had to!). Plus the usual chit chat. . . Episode 98. . Wrist Check. Ken - Preasidus Rec Spec  James - Rolex Explorer 1 114270 . Shownotes. This Watch Life Fujifilm XE5 Ricoh GR3 Timex Marlin GMT Gold and black Timex Q Tiger...

Firstly... Apologies for the sound quality from James. A few technical difficulties meant it had to be recorded through an iPhone mic. Less than ideal, but we've done our best. That aside, this week, James and Ken do a few more This or That hypotheticals. And the usual bits n bobs. . . Wrist Check. Ken - Resco Gen 2 Patrio t on a  Bonetto Cinturini rubber one piece strap James - Kurono Tokyo C...

Vu is back. Ken, James, and Vu shoot the geary breeze. . Wrist Check. Vu - Nomos Club 36 Future Orange Ken - RZE UTD on WofE rubber strap James - Longines Legend Diver 36mm   . Shownotes. This Watch Life episode James Blunt- Rocky Racoon Byte Reviews Blancpain 38mm Fifty Fathoms Rolex OP colours, Med blue Oangio watches Omega x Swatch moonswatch article from Zac Zazan on Worn and Wound Seiko SPB51...

Ken and James are joined by Kat Shoulders, previously of the Tenn and Two podcast, currently a beloved part of the Worn and Wound team. They chat about watches, bags, photography gear, and a whole bunch more. . . . Wrist Check. Kat - Nomos Clubsport Worldtimer Dune colour Ken - Modded Casio 6900 with 6600 module.  James - Doxa sub 200t Sharkhunter on Erikas original strap . Shownotes. Tenn and Two...

Ken gives us a breakdown of his recent trip to the US and the Windup watch fair in Chicago. Plus a few of the usual bits n bobs. . . . Wrist Check. Ken - Presidus rec spec sunray James - Omega Railmaster 36mm on RSM strap . Shownotes. . Tom Place Ming Monolith Ming Uni - Zach Kazan Omega Seamaster 300M Orange Chopard Alpine Eagle  Ineos Grenadier Teddy Baldisari - Tom Place Watches of Espionage - ...

James is joined by Tom Howison Hill from Abinger Watches. . . Wrist Check. Tom - Abinger watches prototype DLC Nimrod. James - Oris Pointer Date, cervo volante edition . . Shownotes. Comet Plane Nimrod Plane Longines Zulu Time Schofield Lume Torch Nothing Ear headphones P& Co  Timberland green sole Alpaka Metro Backpack and Flight Sling PGYTech OneMo 2 backpack Tom Bihn Smart Alec 2.0 Fuji XE5...

James and Ken play a game of "This or That," which involves choosing between two watches or watch types. It's more fun than it sounds... we promise. . Shownotes. Wera Tool Check Modular Hamilton khaki Zermatt edition Tudor Black Bay Chrono Tour de France edition Hanhart 415 ES  Vero Open Water 38mm . This or That. IWC Ingenieur 35mm vs Girard Perregaux Laureato 38mm Christopher Ward...

James and Ken chat. Watches, watches, other things, and more watches. You get the gist. . . Wrist Check. Ken - Presidus rec spec James - Tudor BB54 . Shownotes. Seiko SRPL91 and 93.  Seiko 6139 IWC Ingenieur 35mm Vulcain Nautique GMT Yema Yaughtgraff seconde seconde Brew Metric Lite Ruark MR1 MK3 Baltic Hermetique Summer colours Rockid AR glasses Tom Bihn Smart Alec 2.0 Below Zero Brew NEIPA Cosmi...

The WatchIt show, gear, grub, and watch related shenanigans. . . Wrist Check. Ken - RZE UTD 8000 on WofE Glomar strap James - RZE Valour 38 on Rub strap . Shownotes. RZE Nodus Eliot Brown Attic Brewing Lucid 0.5% Yorks Birmingham Isotope watches RZE UTD 8000 Nodus Trail Trekker x Raven Tudor Black Bay 54 Lagoon Blue Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 38mm Fuji X Half camera Fuji XE5 camera Fuji X100VI camera...

James and Ken have a briefer than usual chat about gear, watches, and the usual bits n bobs. . Wrist Check. . Ken - Casio Gshock DW6900 James - Seiko SNE587 Blackout . Shownotes. Nitecore NB Air 5000 powerbank SOG Knives SOG Keytron Timely Moments Tactile Turn Jens Anso Vox Anso Jadd Boots Goral Shoes Blancpain Swatch Green RZE Urbanist Wingback . Homework.   . Ken - American Manhunt Osama Bin Lad...

James and Ken chat gear, watches, cameras, watch straps and cool trainers. . . Wrist Check. Ken - Hamilton Electric on James Browning strap James - Rolex Explorer 1 . Shownotes. MK1 Store in Leeds Fujifilm XE5 Fujifilm 23mm f2.8 Fujifilm 27mm f2.8 Fujifilm 35mm f1.4 Nintendo Switch 2 IWC Ingenieur 35mm Atelier Romane strap Fratello on Air podcast Episode on Straps Veblenist Cordura Strap Breguet T...

James and Ken chat about the usual mix of gear, watches, peeves, and fun goings on. . Wrist Check. Ken - Casio Gshock DW6900 James - Ming Ghost on Delugs CWS in grey . Shownotes. Aaron Taylor Johnson for Bond Ares Diver 1 Big Head Taco Casio Gshock 50th  Ming Bluefin and Uni Worn and Wound Podcast - Zach Kazan and his Ming Uni Zulu Alpha new Polaris Strap Erikas Originals Giant Mouse Farley &...

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 2025 Fujifilm X Half  OM Digital OM3 Victorinox SwissLite card Filson x Magnum Backpack and Messenger Goruck GR1 Po...

Ken and James chat gear, clothing, bags, breakfast, and of course, watches. . Wrist Check. Ken - RZE Fortitude GMT James - Kurono Tokyo Sensu Nos  . Shownotes. Flison Orange T Shirts IWC Ingenieur 35mm Tissot PRX Rose gold and blue dial. Czapek Antarctique Rose gold and blue dial Grand Seiko SLGA021 Lake Suwa Night Doxa Sub 250T Hide breakfast London Kurono Tokyo Jubilee edition Sensu EOL Reserve...

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 strap James - Doxa sub 200T on an Erikas Original strap . Shownotes. Nivada Grenchen F77 Mk II Zenith Triple Calendar in Rose Gold Raymond Weil Milliseime Grey dial 35mm Alpina Trop...

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 GMT James - Ming Ghost . Shownotes. RZE Delugs CTS with Ti Clasp Straum Jan Mayan Halios Full Lume dialled Seafourth 4 Christopher Ward Loco Ares Watches Elliot Brown VC Overseas   Filson...

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 Bugout Ripp City Garage Titanium scales 74mm Executive SAK from Daviz Black Tactile Turn Side Click x Burnley Burnley gear Okluma DC0 CWF Flashlights Co...

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-vintage Ken - Hamilton Electric   Vu - Tudor Ceramic with blue dial . Mentioned: Ming Ghost Unwind & Time Teenage Engineering TP7 Hajime Asaoka new Watch Average Watches Misfits Grand Seiko UFA Christopher Ward new consort bracelet I...