Form and Function

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...

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 Orfi...

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. Ja...

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...

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 Jame...

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. . Show Notes  Episode 37  - Chitter Chatter . Wrist Check. James - Omega Railmaster 36mm on Veblenist strap Ken - Sangin Overlord Philip - Halios Seaforth 4 . Mentioned: Masar Springbars Fan dance event Vaga running hats Vulcain watches Doxa Sub 200t and Sub 3...

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. . Show Notes  Episode 36  - Waffle, waffle, watch security. . Wrist Check. James - Seiko SNE569 on Eulit Perlon Straps Ken - Arken Instrumentum   Philip - Serica 5303 . Mentioned: Hustlers with J Lo Serica 6190 Field...

Mildly chaotic draft pick episode where James, Ken and Philip pick watches from the Seiko group in £1k, £4k and Unlimited budget catagories. . Show Notes  Episode 35  - Japanese game show style Seiko group draft pick. Kinda. . Wrist Check. James - Tag Heuer CS3111 on Molequin orange strap .  Ken - Arken Alterum on bracelet. Philip - Seiko 4205 0150 . Draft picks: James -  SPB451 SBGX355G SLGW003 ....

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...

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. . . Show Notes  Episode 33  - Our superstar sponsorship drafts.  . Wrist Check. James - Oris Cervo Volante Pointer Date on Molequin strap. Ken - Arken Alterum on grey strap. Philip - Seiko SNZH53 . . Sponsorship choices: James - Oris, Arcteryx and...

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. . Show Notes  Episode 30  - James Mulvale from Farer watches.  . Wrist Check. James - Tudor BlackBay 54   James Mulvale - Farer Thurso Aquamatic   . Mentioned. Farer Lander...

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. . Show Notes  Episode 31  -  Post bunker entertainment recommendations. . Wrist Check. James -  Rolex Explorer 1 114270 Ken - Arkem Ulterum Philip - Longines Ti GMT  x Hodink...

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...