Form and Function
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.
Episodes
Episode 147 - Lost in Mordor meets the Lord Anchormort.
Ken and James have a bit of fun choosing the likely EDC gear for a few characters from Film. Plus watch schtuff... obviously. ..Wristcheck - James - Doxa Sub 200t Army Hodinkee Ken - RZE UTD8000 BlackoutMentioned - Landman on Paramount TVBlancpain Collectors IGBen Buzz Villaret watchCasio F91WF Green on Recycled cloth strapMoritz Grossman Tefnet 36Jadd boots KuduBradley Taylor Beaver tail strapW
Episode 146 - Seiko goodness, Hour Jumping, and two faces.
Ken and James shoot the breeze. Watches, drones, mics, scooters, and the usual silliness. ...Wristcheck - Ken - Doxa Sub 200t Army Hodinkee James - Praesidus Rec Spec MAC VSOG .Mentioned - 40 and 20 PodcastSeiko 145th Anniverasry EDO Purple EditionsSeiko Rotocall Edo EditionSeiko MotocompoChristopher Ward Jump Hour 40.5 Andrew Morgan CW C1 Jump HourKat Shoulders 1 of 1 CW Jump HourPanerai PAM 01
Episode 145 - New releases, new releases, and a whole bunch of new releases.
Ken and James have a long overdue chat about some new releases that have caught their eye over the last month or so. As you might expect, there is a lot of titanium, but one or two that might surprise you too. ..Wristcheck - Ken - Arken AlterumJames - Longines Legend Diver 36mm .Mentioned - Doxa Sub 200T Army Hodinkee Limited EditionDoxa Sub 300 Ti Cliver Cussler editionErikas Original StrapsHe
Episode 144 - Windup Chicago, road trips, Leathermans, and to render or not to render.
Ken and James chit chat about Kens recent trip/ road trip in the US. Portland, Leathermans, a ton of food, and of course the amazing people met along the way. Plus a bit of watch schutuff too, including the August 1st launch of the Abinger Phantom. ..Wristcheck - Ken - Citizen Aqualand 40th AnniversaryJames - Abinger Phantom Luna .Mentioned - Ben Buzz IGMorgan Saignes IGSergio LozarnoSam Amis I
Episode 143 - Kyle Snarr, Acidentally Wes Anderson, and Cantonment.
Ken and James are joined by Kyle Snarr, founder of Cantonment, for the launch of a very special collaboration between Cantonment and Accidentally Wes Anderson. They chat about Travel and adventure gear, watches, great plane movies, and of course the collab. ..Wristcheck - Kyle - Serica 6190Ken - Citizen Aqualand 40th AnniversaryJames - Longines Legend Diver 36mm .Mentioned - Cantonment kerchiefs
Episode 142 - Coffee, Clothing, and Car shopping.
Ken and James chit chat about the usual mix of watches, gear, and things we, and hopefully you, enjoy. .Please note some aspects of this episode have dated a little, as it was recorded last month. Apologies! .Wristcheck - Ken - HGP Mechaquartz ChronoJames - Kurono Tokyo Calendrier 1 Green .Mentioned - Varia VS6Option O Lagom P80Lego Speed Champions Defender setFitbit Inspire 3Oura Ring 5Ring Co
Episode 141 - Zach Weiss. OraOrea, naming woes, and Death Metal
Ken and James are joined by Zach Weiss, Founder of Worn and Wound and Ora Orea. ..Wristcheck - Zach - Ora Orea Coriolis Pointer Date Venetus TealKen - Arken Alterum Sage GreenJames - Seiko Rotocall re-issue.Mentioned - Orbo Watch designed by Zach WeissWindup ChicagoMonochrome article on AMT movementsBuck MasonVelasca ShoesBowl Keyboards Manta keyboardBlood Incantaion - Absolute ElsewhereButter K
Episode 140 - The WatchIT show, Nappies, and Watch Customisations.
Ken and James do the usual chit chat. ..Wristcheck - Ken - Arken Alterum Sage GreenJames - RZE Resolute 36 Waypoint. Mentioned - Furlan Marri Nero SabbiaFarerTimor watches Golby WatchesNivada GrenchenWatch Gecko Sher WatchesMinim WatchesVulcain Cricket TitaniumNomos Club Sport Worldtimer Trace editionAera WatchesClemence Watch braceletBlack Orange Solihull DJI Lito X1Olight Oclip Pro S.Form and
Episode 139 - Things and thingamabobs.
Ken and James chat watches, gear, and the usual mix of schtuff. ..Wristcheck - Ken - RZE UTD8000James - Omega Railmaster 36mm . Mentioned - Hands On HorologyFomow eventClemence WatchesBangkok Watch WeekUlysses Nardin FreakBeaucroft ArcFarer GMT 38mm Nevada MochaRaymond Weil A.R.T. Iced Out Tissot PRXNitecore AirNitecore PlusNitecore cableTimex 8 Lap Grey ShadesTimex 8 Lap metal blacked out.Form
Episode 138 - Reddit, manners, and of course watches.
Ken and James talk about some of the challenges of being a small brand, operating in the complicated world of the Internet age, as well as the usual watch related chat and waffle. ..Mentioned - Tudor BumblebeeGP LaureatoKiwame Tokyo Baltic MR01Kurono Tokyo MalachiteForm and Function websiteDonations Page.Homework - Tiger Island BBC The Iron Snail - Ralph LaurenPlumes OfficialAttire Saint
Episode 137. Thingies, this, and thats.
Ken and James chit chat about watches, gear, skincare (yup!), and TV. Plenty of waffly wiffling. ..Wrist check - Ken - Arken AlterumJames - Longines Legend Diver 36mm .Mentioned - Working HandsHorace Mattifying MoisturiserNursem hand washMalin and Goetz peppermintOriginal Source Mint and TeaTree Formex AriaLorca GMT 1 Black DialEarthen WatchesGrand Seiko 231/301IWC Blue dial 35mm IngenieurOmega Pl
Episode 136 - Sagegate, Watches, and Big Bond.
Ken and James chat watches, watch news, and a bit of Bond watch newness. Lots of watches... and waffle, not waffles but waffle. .Wrist check - Ken - Arken AlterumJames - Seiko Snoopy Diver SRPK25K1.Mentioned - Arken Alterum Sage Grey Pre Order 30th MayEulit Perlon StrapsThe James Brand Elko and Ellis RZE UTD 8000 OrangeLongines Legend Diver 59Serica 7505Analagous Leica Q3 Titanium base plateOmega
Episode 135 - Listener conundrum, Glasgow watch show and Watch news.
Ken and James chit chat. Listener conundrums, the Glasgow watch show et al. ..Wrist check - Ken - Timex Ironman Hodinkee Ltd EditionJames - Zenith El Primero Original 1969 on Veblenist.Mentioned - Vaer WatchesMarathon WatchesRZE Urbanist 36mm Lumed dialRZE Resolute 36mmClemence Munro Lume DialGrand Seiko SBGX261Chanel J12 Superleggera FratelloBaltic x Space OneEcho Neutra Rivanera Seconde Seconde
Episode 134 - Vancouver trip report
Ken and James talk through their experiences at the 2026 Vancouver Timepiece show. Places to visit, coffee to drink, and fantastic people to meet along the way. ..Mentioned - Wes and Watches InstagramPrivate and Co VancouverPropaganda Coffee VancouverMonogram Coffee VancouverKafkas CoffeeBrooklyn Clothing VancouverSmall Victory False CreekPallet Coffee VancouverRevolver Coffee VancouverCoffee, Cam
Episode 133. Dial and Aperture collab - Part 1.
Ken and James are joined by the wonderful and talented hosts from the Dial and Aperture podcast; Nacho and Morgan. .Part 1 is here, Part 2 will be available from Saturday 9th May...Dial and Aperture Podcast.Wrist check - Nacho - Nomos Club World Timer JungleMorgan - Grand Seiko SBGX 263Ken - Hodinkee Timex 8 LapJames - Doxa Sub 200T .Mentioned - Grand Seiko White BirchGrand Seiko Night BirchGrand
Episode 132 - Dressy Draft with Vu Bui
Ken and James are joined by Vu for a 3 watch dressy draft pick. .Apologies for the iffy sound quality...! .Wrist check - Ken - RZE UTD 8000 5 year anniversary modelJames - Kurono Tokyo Reserve Du MarcheVu - Straum Aurora SKY .Mentioned - Kurono Tokyo Classic Reiwa 2019Kurono Tokyo Grand Jubilee CalenderKudoke FiveVC 43040 Jump Hour in goldOmega Speedmaster Moonshine Gold green dial JLC Reverso Tri
Episode 131 - The Wolds
Ken and James have an in person chat while in the CotsWOLDS. Show Notes to follow! Sorry!!
Episode 130 - Watches and Wonders 2026
Ken and James wizz through a load of the standouts, both good and bad, from 2026's Watches and Wonders...Mentioned - Patek Phil Cubitus Perpetual Calendar SkeletonGrand Seiko UFA in gold SLGB006Grand Seiko 40mm diver SLGB023Grand Seiko Cherry Blossom ‘Hana-Ikada 32mm’ & ‘Hana-Ikada Blue’ 62GSA Lange & Sohne Saxonia Annual CalendarA. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calend
Episode 129. Team stupid.
James and Ken chat about watch releases, some brands' positioning, upcoming events, Coffee gear, and coffee. ..Episode 129Wrist check - Ken - Casio G Shock DW6600James - Blancpain Air Command 36mm TiForm and Function websiteDonations Page.Mentioned - NotoriousEDC BeerbombEliot Brown Shield WatchBrit Pearce Nomos Club Campus Olive Green RZE Gear Swap VancouverRevolver Coffee VancouverDial and A
Episode 128. New Releases, new gear and a rant or two.
Ken and James chit-chat. Expect rants, memes, gear, and of course watches...Wrist check - Ken - Ares Diver OneJames - Oris Diver 65 Bronze.Mentioned - ‘Mattlyon meme about watch nerds’New Land Rover for the British Armed ForcesNomos Club in OliveDoxa Sub 200IIBaltic WorldtimerLongines hydroconquestMonta OceankingOmega Constellation ObservatoryLanx x Norman Walsh Bromley trainersSunray Sportswear L
Episode 127. This n that.
James and Ken talk photography gear, TV, film, and of course, watches. With a new segment: Listener conundrums. ..Wrist check - Ken - Ares Diver OneJames - Omega Seamaster 36mm .Mentioned - Dial and Aperture podcastKat ShouldersFuji Free gear rentalsOris Diver 65 BronzeTudor BlackBay 58 BronzeFrancis & GayeJareds Watches InstagramTimor WatchesSerica 5303 with dateTimex Q NASATimex snoopy Chron
Episode 126. Copenhagen, Japanese watches, Sunray Sportswear, and the 'manosphere...'
Ken and James chat about James's trip to Copenhagen, watches, Japanese clothing, Trainers, and Louis Theroux's take on the 'manosphere'. ..Copenhagen - Hart Bakery (Christianhavn). Try the Tebirkes!!Gasoline Grill (Christianhavn)Prolog CoffeeApril CoffeeAndersen and Maillard.Mentioned - Pinion WatchesSeiko Power Design Project 2026Kurono Tokyo Divers WatchDoxa Sub 300 MinehunterOts
Episode 125. British Watchmakers Day.
Ken and James chit-chat about the recent British Watchmakers Day in London, but are also joined for a riverside recording by the wonderful Chris and Iman from the Tale of Two Wristies podcast, and another surprise guest...WristcheckKen - Arken AlterumJames - Longines Legend Diver 36Iman - Tudor BB58 BronzeChris - Cartier RondeTom - Arken Instrumentum.MentionedWatch GeckoMad Watch CollectorHanhart
Episode 124. Bit of this and a bit of that.
Ken and James chat about a few new releases, AI's choices from the last week of watch releases, some upcoming events, and the usual fun and games. ..WristcheckKen - G ShockJames - Blancpain Air Command Titanium 36mm on Erikas Original .MentionedHGP WatchesKibble WatchesSubdialBritish Watchmakers DayScrubs 2026Mr Jones Monster Melter 1904Tag Connect Calibre E5 F1Citizen Tsuyosa Seconde SecondeU
Episode 123. Kens Japan Shopping Guide.
Kens shopping guide to Japan. . .WristcheckKen - Seiko 6139James - Doxa Sub 200T.MentionedVeblenist strapsDial and Aperture PodcastWorkman JapanDaiso JapanStandard Products3 Coins JapanDon Quito StoresYamato TransportTokyo City Flea MarketNakano BroadwayWatchnianWatchshop L Sweet Road JapanOsaka AmerikamuraBB AmermuraTeramatchi Kyoto AreaArticle on Harijuku Second Street JapanBookoff JapanOsaka 5
Episode 122. Kens Japan trip report 2026
Ken is back from a 3 week trip to Japan, bursting with stories and info about the place, stuff to see, and most importantly, stuff to eat! ..WristcheckKen - Breitling Aerospace E series from 2002James - Seiko Rotocall red bezel.MentionedRSM Canvas StrapsZA Multicam strapCafe Vermillion KyotoLeica store KyotoEngine Ramen KyotoNgoyaStudio Ghibli parkGiant Muji StoreHosingower boat tourSnow Peak Aras
Episode 121. New releases and British Watchmakers Day releases with Marks watches
James is joined by the wonderful Mark Wilkinson, or Marks Watches on Instagram. ..WristcheckMark - Must de Cartier 21James - Longines Legend Diver 36mm on RSM Strap.MentionedSelitta SW200 - 240 and 20 PodcastAP Jump HourPiaget PoloGrand Seiko UFAFears Brunswick 40 1846Paulin Dazzle ClockWatch Gecko 2026 British Watchmakers Day Timor Watches Ember Watches CW Loco BWMDCW Pan AmUnimatic 36mm Time 2 C
Episode 120. Lydia and Vu in the house.
James fires a few watch-related questions at Lydia Winters and Vu Bui. Including a bit of 'This or That', LVMH Favourites, and a few other juicy watch dilemmas. The Form and Function Podcast accepts no liability for relationship-ending repercussions. ..WristcheckVu - Nomos Campus Club Future Orang 36mmLydia - Casio F91 GoldJames - Seiko Gene Kranz.MentionedSlow HorsesTag Heuer SeafarerGera
Episode 119. Weird watches.
Ken and James pick a few of their favourite weird-ass watches. ...WristcheckKen - Casio Finger RingJames - Seiko SNE569 .MentionedBaltic Aquascaphe 37mm grey diverHawkrigger strapsHGP Mecaquartz ChronoArmytek C2 Wizard ProOxtools Watches Frog 300LaVenture Marine Type IIIIkepod SeaslugHalios PuckRessence Type 9Seiko Ninja Stealth watchOmega PloprofNomos Worldtimer.HomeworkKen - 007 Road to a Millio
Episode 118. Watch dials. Our picks of the best out there.
Ken and James pick 4 watch dials that stand out to them. With slightly different takes on the assignment, the picks are wide in scope! ..WristcheckKen - RZE UTD 8000 5 year ltd editionJames - Tag Heuer CS3111 on RSM canvas Strap.MentionedSeiko Rotocall Space Brothers versionStraum Ice Dial Limited EditionGrand Seiko SBGW231Grand Seiko 37mm 9F Black dialGrand Seiko Lake Suwa Evolution 9 Otsuka Lote
Episode 117. Bacon, Denim, and some of Ken's gear, film and watch related picks from 2025 and into 2026.
Ken and James discuss some of Ken's gear, watch, and thoughts for the year that's past, as well as the year that's coming. ..Ken - Hamilton Electric on James Browning strapJames - Longines Legend Diver on RSM strap.MentionedRaymond WeilRZEBaltic Stone DialsNodus ObscuraOmega Planet Ocean Gen 2Grenson BradyBond Barbour jacket1923 on ParamountLioness on ParamountDark Wolf on Amazon Prime
Episode 116. Boots, pens, and other meanders.
Ken and James talk a bit about boots, pens, ageing brains, and weird ass covers of your favourite songs. ..WristcheckKen - IWC 3706James - Blancpain Air Command 36mm Ti on Erikas Original .MentionedJim Green Stockman bronco bootsJim Green Meander barefoot moccasin bootGoral custom bootsLoake x Barbour Gisbourne bootLanx BootsMonkey boots Dr MartensTactile Turn Switch pensKaras Kustoms Modal pocket
Episode 115. Watches of 2025.
Vu Bui joins Ken and James to each pick their 4 favourite watches from 2025. ..WristcheckKen - Aquastar Deepstar 2 Chrono on Zulu Alpha Multicam strap.Vu - Grand Seiko SBGW321.James - Blancpain Air Command 36mm Ti on Erikas original strap..MentionedPatek Philippe 5226GNomos Club Sport WorldtimerGrand Seiko UFAOtsuka Lotek Kai No.5Tudor Pelagos UltraSeiko RotocallRZE UTD 8000Alpina Heritage Tropic
Episode 114. Collabs, bits n bobs, and a surprise guest.
James and Ken chit-chat about a few recent releases that have caught their eyes, plus they have an unexpected guest pop in. .WristcheckKen - Seiko 6139 SpeedtimerVu - Habring 2 Irwin Pilot on Delugs StrapJames - Kurono Tokyop Calandrier 1 on Molequin Strap.MentionedRSM Straps Japanese canvasDoxa x Toppers 250T Great WhiteHalios x Toppers UniversaTag Heuer x Fragment ChronoNike Air Jordan 1 x Fragm
Episode 113. The Get Guide 2025
Vu, Ken, and James pick the 5 things they would recommend people 'get' from the last year. Actual gear consumption is, of course, optional. ..WristcheckKen - Resco Diver Gen 2Vu - Otsuka Lotek No. 5 Kai on Delugs CTS StrapJames - Longines Legend Diver 36mm on RSM strap.MentionedRZE UTD WatchArmytek FlashlightsGOS Watches Steam DeckNintendo Switch 2Gray Man & Company SunglassesBMKT Smal
Episode 112. Straps, Coffee, and of course Watches.
Ken and James chit-chat about the usual mix of watches, gear, silliness, and more watches. ...WristCheck.Ken - Preasidus Rec SpecJames - Seiko SNE Blackout.MentionedMeraki Espresso machineLa Marzocco Linea MicraDelugs Store in SingaporeRZE WatchesRSM Canvas strapsVario WatchesRZE x Vario Trench WatchWatches of Espionage OD Green StrapEulit Perlon StrapsRaymond Weil Heritage Toccato Seconde Seconde
Episode 111. The Vu is In.
Vu and James discuss watch releases, gaming, tech, AI, and more of the usual chit-chat. ..WristcheckVu - Breitling Aerospace and RZE UTD 5 Year Anniversary.James - Tudor BlackBay 54.MentionedTudor RangerMorganSaignes photos of Tudor RangerClemence Watches Photic Diver 2Omega Planet Ocean Gen 4Steel Reef BezelsDoxa Sub 300 Beta Ceramic from Dubai watch weekEcho Neutra Rivanera PiccoloUrwerk Freak c
Episode 110. Abinger watches, Bristol and Manchester watch shows, and Crusading Kings
James is joined by Tom Howison Hill from Abinger Watches. They chat about Tom's first two shows and a few new watch releases from the last couple of weeks. .WristcheckTom - Abinger Nimrod in Black James - Doxa Sub 200t on Erikas original .MentionedLysee NYC La Cabra NYCJolly Youtube video on Bakeries in NYCDelugs x KollokiumWatch Gecko Bristol Watch ShowManchester Watch ShowRob the American IG
Episode 109. Watch rings, Universal Geneve, and hour jumping.
James and Ken discuss the usual watch and watch adjacent news and releases. ..WristcheckKen - RZE UTD 5 year Ltd. Edition. James - Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer RAF on Veblenist strapG shock DW5600 Ring.Mentioned.Delugs Raffles Singapore location. Universal Geneve Tritubte to NinaAtelier NossedhTissot PRX TitaniumThe James Brand Ti Elko Damascus steelGrand Seiko Titanium 9F SkyflakeChristopher Ward
Episode 108. Chit chat.
Ken and James chat watches, watch straps, clothing, and even comedy, along with more of the usual chit chat. ..Wristcheck.Ken - Aquastar Deepstar Chrono on Divecore StrapJames - Blancpain Air Command Ti 36mm on Erikas original strap.Mentioned.Delugs CTS strapDelugs x Kollokium strapBarbour x Levi's collabFilson x Wrangler collabBarbour x Arket collabISTO Chambray and Denin shirtsWonderLooper Y
Episode 107. Windup New York et al.
James and Ken talk about their recent trip to the USA for Windup New York. Great people, places, watches, and of course pudding... Plus a bit of a chat about the recent TGN meet-up in London. ..Wrist Check.Ken - Casio Gshock 6600James - Grand Seiko Titanium 9F SBGX267 on RSM Strap.The Beatles BiopicQueen FilmStraight Outta ComptonElvis BiopicLuna Outdoor CinemaPaulin Wall ClocksW&W TeamElliot
Episode 106. Bui (Vu) is back. Part 2.
Part 2. Episode 106..Mentioned. Bell & Ross BRX03Tudor Moonphase 1926Frederique Constant Moneta MoonOpinel, Japanese collaborationDoxa UAE EditionJiro Katayama WatchMing LunaticRaymond Weil Moonphase Chronos EditionHamilton Call of Duty watchNivada Grenchen Hodinkee Antartic GMTEcho Neutra Ceramic 42mm Grand Seiko Violet Dawn UFABrew Analog Digital Espresso timerTimex Atelier Marine M1A.Homewo
Episode 105. The Bui is back. Part 1.
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 ChronographVu - Breitling Endurance Pro OrangeJames - Omega Seamaster.Mentioned. Watch Papi IGNomos World Timer TraceLongines Spirit 39 and Flyback ChronoKatabamiFortis Stratoliner re-entrySpace One Back to Earth
Episode 104. A tale of Toronto. The Toronto Timepiece show.
Ken gives us a trip report from the recent Toronto Timepiece Show. ..Wrist Check.Ken - Aquastar Deepstar ChronographJames - Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer RAF on Veblenist strap.Mentioned.Wonder Looper ELS Slub cotton TshirtClemence Photic Diver IIAbinger WatchesOris Hat from the Toronto Timepiece showPopping Crowns Marathon WatchesTGN Episode 346 recorded at the eventBradley Taylor Watches Elliot B
Episode 103. Homages, copies, Design IP. Thoughts?
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 watchesPagani SpeedmasterHassler InstrumentsJumpingJalapeno InstagramMKII WatchesPreasidus WatchesTornek Rayville Watches San Martin WatchesIslande
Episode 102. Watch brands as drinks brands. A bit of silliness.
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 strapJames - Grand Seiko 37mm Ti SBGX267 not a dive watch on RSM Sage Green strap. Homework. Ken - 007 Road to a Million on Amazon Pr
Episode 101. New releases and a bit of a London escapade.
Ken and James chit the chat. ..Wrist Check.Ken - Resco Gen 2 Patriot on Zulu Alpha Strap with Maratac watch compassJames - Omega Seamaster 2551.80.00.Shownotes.Sinn releasesPanerai Quaranta Gold/GreenEarthen WatchesBlancpain Fifty Fathoms 38mmBlancpain Air Command on a braceletChristopher Ward 660Christopher Ward Handwinding instructional videoEcho Neutra RivieraNivada Grenchen F77Time and Tide L
Episode 100. Yikes.
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 InstrumentumJames - Seiko SNE569.Shownotes.TGN, Jack Carr EpisodeThe Terminal List - AudiobooksPaulin Diver MaraMicromilspc Dual TimerAbinger NimrodOris Chicken NuggetRicoh GRIVBig Head TacoMPB.comEpisode 72 - Not JamesEpisode Alternate Watch PersonalitiesEpisode Japan TripS
Episode 99. Garrett Jones from Worn and Wound.
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-A24James - Tag Heuer CS3111 on Delugs crazy horse strap.Shownotes.Omega Speedie ProElliot Brown HoltonSeiko SNK43Worn and Wound Toolbox WatchboxCarryologyTom Bihn Synic 30 guide editionMystery Ranch Dragon
Episode 98. (Not Episode 99). Two watches to start over.
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 LifeFujifilm XE5Ricoh GR3Timex Marlin GMT Gold and blackTimex Q Tiger eyeNodus Cont
Episode 97. More This or That.
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 Patriot on a Bonetto Cinturini rubber one piece strapJames - Kurono Tokyo Calend
Episode 96. Vu is back! Let the chit chat commence!
Vu is back. Ken, James, and Vu shoot the geary breeze. .Wrist Check.Vu - Nomos Club 36 Future OrangeKen - RZE UTD on WofE rubber strapJames - Longines Legend Diver 36mm .Shownotes.This Watch Life episodeJames Blunt- Rocky RacoonByte ReviewsBlancpain 38mm Fifty FathomsRolex OP colours, Med blueOangio watchesOmega x Swatch moonswatch article from Zac Zazan on Worn and WoundSeiko SPB515Ricoh Porsche
Episode 95. Kat Shoulders in da house!
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 colourKen - Modded Casio 6900 with 6600 module. James - Doxa sub 200t Sharkhunter on Erikas original strap.Shownotes.Tenn and Two PodcastK
Episode 94. Wind up Chicago - Kens trip report.
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 sunrayJames - Omega Railmaster 36mm on RSM strap.Shownotes..Tom PlaceMing MonolithMing Uni - Zach KazanOmega Seamaster 300M OrangeChopard Alpine Eagle Ineos GrenadierTeddy Baldisari - Tom PlaceWatches of Espionage - Ben LowryGreen
Episode 93. Tom Howison Hill from Abinger Watches.
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 PlaneNimrod PlaneLongines Zulu TimeSchofield Lume TorchNothing Ear headphonesP& Co Timberland green soleAlpaka Metro Backpack and Flight SlingPGYTech OneMo 2 backpackTom Bihn Smart Alec 2.0Fuji XE5Fuji 35mm f1.4Ever
Episode 92. This or That. Which watch would you choose?
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 ModularHamilton khaki Zermatt editionTudor Black Bay Chrono Tour de France editionHanhart 415 ES Vero Open Water 38mm.This or That.IWC Ingenieur 35mm vs Girard Perregaux Laureato 38mmChristopher Ward C60 Lumier
Episode 91. Seiko love, affordable watches, and brutal finishing moves.
James and Ken chat. Watches, watches, other things, and more watches. You get the gist. ..Wrist Check.Ken - Presidus rec specJames - Tudor BB54.Shownotes.Seiko SRPL91 and 93. Seiko 6139IWC Ingenieur 35mmVulcain Nautique GMTYema Yaughtgraff seconde secondeBrew Metric LiteRuark MR1 MK3Baltic Hermetique Summer coloursRockid AR glassesTom Bihn Smart Alec 2.0Below Zero Brew NEIPA Cosmic Turtle.Homework
Episode 90. Brits abroad, well...Birmingham
The WatchIt show, gear, grub, and watch related shenanigans. ..Wrist Check.Ken - RZE UTD 8000 on WofE Glomar strapJames - RZE Valour 38 on Rub strap.Shownotes.RZENodusEliot BrownAttic Brewing Lucid 0.5%Yorks BirminghamIsotope watchesRZE UTD 8000Nodus Trail Trekker x RavenTudor Black Bay 54 Lagoon BlueBlancpain Fifty Fathoms 38mmFuji X Half cameraFuji XE5 cameraFuji X100VI cameraFUJI XS20 camera.Ho
Episode 89. A brief chit chat.
James and Ken have a briefer than usual chat about gear, watches, and the usual bits n bobs. .Wrist Check..Ken - Casio Gshock DW6900James - Seiko SNE587 Blackout.Shownotes.Nitecore NB Air 5000 powerbankSOG KnivesSOG KeytronTimely MomentsTactile TurnJens AnsoVox AnsoJadd BootsGoral ShoesBlancpain Swatch GreenRZE UrbanistWingback.Homework. .Ken - American Manhunt Osama Bin Laden on NetflixJames - St
Episode 88. This n that
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
Episode 87. Bond, watches, chit chat, and a bit of character assassination.
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 slipjo
Episode 86. Travel gear with Vu, with a bit of unexpected Camera chat.
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
Episode 85. A bit of this and a touch of that.
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 MarcheOmeg
Episode 84. You're such a manual wind land-dweller!
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 ProofFar
Episode 83. A Vancouver adventure.
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
Episode 82. A chat with Sam (Raven_the_pirate on Instagram).
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
Episode 81. Another side of Watches and Wonders, with Vu Bui.
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 bra
Episode 80. A few favourites from Watches and Wonders, some NWA's and a good bit of waffle.
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 ma
Episode 79. Kens Watches and Wonders trip report.
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 - Hodink
Episode 78. This and that and bits and bobs...
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 A
Episode 77. Marks.watches and 'What makes a watch a dress watch?. '
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 dialHenders
Episode 76. Mall Watches, MAD2 and insanely cool desk toys/ tools.
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 Eco
Episode 75. British Watchmakers Day, Good people and whiskey related struggles.
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 (Wa
Episode 74. New watch releases, new gear and tea.
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 Obscur
Episode 73. Watches, Cameras, and big metal.
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
Episode 72. Iconic Watch Alternatives.
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
Episode 71. This n that.
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
Episode 70. British Watchmakers releases, Pink Blancpains and
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.
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Wrist Check.
James - Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer
Ken - IWC 3706
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Mentioned:
Bath Rugby
Greg Davies x Taylor Lautner clip
Ricky Gervais x Daniel Radcli
Episode 69. Clothing; theory, recommendations and low hanging fruit.
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.
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Show Notes
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Wrist Check.
James - Timor Modern Field watch.
Ken - Arken Instrumentum.
Vu - Grand Seiko SBGW321.
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Mentioned:
Grand Seiko Night Birch.
Grand Seiko Yellow Snow.
SJX Article on Fine Watchmaking market Map 2022
Shift fashion group Yout
Episode 68. A bit of this and a bit of that.
James and Ken discuss a wide range of subjects, including coffee shops, denim, leather, flashlights, and of course, watches.
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Show Notes
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Wrist Check.
James - Kurono Tokyo Reiwa
Ken - Universal Geneve Polerouter
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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’
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