Form and Function
- Episodes
- 158
- Released
- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 13, 2026
About the podcast
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 158
Episode 158 - Bits, stuff, coffee, snobbery and leather.
Ken and James chit-chat about watches, gear, chocolate, camo, coffee, and the usual bits n bobs....Wristcheck - James - Oris Diver 65 bronzeKen - Vero Bronze Smokey 44 brown dial..Mentioned - Vero Tide Tracker …
Show notes
Ken and James chit-chat about watches, gear, chocolate, camo, coffee, and the usual bits n bobs.
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Wristcheck -
James - Oris Diver 65 bronze
Ken - Vero Bronze Smokey 44 brown dial.
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Mentioned -
Vero Tide Tracker by Caliber 321
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Homework
James - Fatso Chocolate
Ken - Lupin
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Episode 157 - New York Windup et al.
Ken and James chat about Ken's trip to NYC for Windup New York. Plus the usual extra sctuff. ..Wristcheck - James - Blancpain Air Command on an Erika's OriginalKen - Eliot Brown HoltonMentioned - Windup …
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Ken and James chat about Ken's trip to NYC for Windup New York. Plus the usual extra sctuff.
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Wristcheck -
James - Blancpain Air Command on an Erika's Original
Ken - Eliot Brown Holton
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Homework
James - Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ghosts US season 6.
Ken - Haunted Hotel
Episode 156 - Vu is back!!
What's up with Vu? Ken and Vu chat about what's been going on in Vu's life: new watches, gear, gaming, habits, and clobber. . Wristcheck - Vu - Tudor Chrono bumblebee.Mentioned - Vibram Five FingersJapan Blue …
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What's up with Vu? Ken and Vu chat about what's been going on in Vu's life: new watches, gear, gaming, habits, and clobber.
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Homework
Vu - Below
Ken - The Terminal List
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Episode 155 - New Bond watches, Elliot Brown and Airline collabs.
Ken and James chat about new releases from the world of watches and gear. A tad brutal. Apologies. .Form and Function websiteDonations Page.Wristcheck - James - Longines Legend Diver 36mm on RSM Japanese …
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Ken and James chat about new releases from the world of watches and gear. A tad brutal. Apologies.
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Wristcheck -
James - Longines Legend Diver 36mm on RSM Japanese canvas strap.
Ken - Elliot Brown Holton
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Mentioned -
FOMO Watch event in London. 5th December 2026
Longines Chrono and Pilot 39mm in blue
Hamilton American Classic Cushion
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Homework
James - BigiDesign Bolt Action Multi Pen
Ken - The Shelter
Episode 154 - The Toronto Timepiece Show and F&F products launch.
Ken gives us the lowdown on his recent trip to Toronto for the Toronto Timepiece Show, and James and Ken announce the launch of two Form and Function products, both live on the website today. ..Mentioned …
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Ken gives us the lowdown on his recent trip to Toronto for the Toronto Timepiece Show, and James and Ken announce the launch of two Form and Function products, both live on the website today.
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Mentioned -
Toronto Timepiece show Hodinkee trip report
Filson Stetson Wold Canyon Hat
Marathon watches GP Field Quartz
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Episode 153 - This and that and schtuff.
Ken and James chat about Watches, TV, Camera gear and skills, and the usual bits and bobs. ..Wristcheck James - RZE Resolute 36Ken - Ares Diver One.Mentioned - RZE UTD releasesBlancpain Lady BBerneron Mirage …
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Ken and James chat about Watches, TV, Camera gear and skills, and the usual bits and bobs.
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Wristcheck
James - RZE Resolute 36
Ken - Ares Diver One
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Homework -
Ken - How about Never - Jerry Hsu
James - Colin from Accounts
Episode 152. Giant Balloons Dogs and other tales.
Ken and James chat about new watch releases, plus the usual pub chat silliness. ..Wristcheck - James - Kurono Tokyo Calendrier 1 GreenKen - Casio G Shock.Mentioned - Kurono Tokyo Ice Blue dial Calandrier …
Show notes
Ken and James chat about new watch releases, plus the usual pub chat silliness.
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Wristcheck -
James - Kurono Tokyo Calendrier 1 Green
Ken - Casio G Shock
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Mentioned -
Kurono Tokyo Ice Blue dial Calandrier 1
Grand Seiko 37mm anniversary edition
Hamilton Kkaki mechanical Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4
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Homework -
Ken - Mountain Warehouse camping Pillow
James - Vango blaze camp burner
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Episode 151 - Brand perceptions, 30 under 30 (ish), and Bond.
Ken and James wiffle waffle away as per usual. Watches, tech, coffee, TV, flashlights, and our picks for the next Bond. .Mentioned - Method CoffeeOrient Star Sakigake Apple Iphone DuoPanerai Submersible …
Show notes
Ken and James wiffle waffle away as per usual. Watches, tech, coffee, TV, flashlights, and our picks for the next Bond.
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Mentioned -
Panerai Submersible Carbotech 42mm
Fratello Sunday Morning Showdown
Tudor Blackbay Pro vs Tudor North Flag
Straum Expedition vs Laventure Marine Type 3
JLC Master Control Perpetual Calender vs IWC Ingenier Perpetual Calender
Marathon Event via the TGN Slack
RZE Gearswap Toronto timepiece show 2026
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Homework -
Ken - The Gentlemen Season 2
James - Armytek ELF C1.
Episode 150 - Geneva Watch Days picks and other waffles.
Ken and James pick a few of their favourite Geneva Watch Days releases, plus the usual watch and gear related tangents. ..Mentioned - Method CoffeeHaar CoffeeArken IG PostTudor North FlagAlpina StarTimer 38mm …
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Ken and James pick a few of their favourite Geneva Watch Days releases, plus the usual watch and gear related tangents.
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Galet Yachting Big Eye & Multichron 45
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Homework -
Ken - Leatherman knife sharpener
James - Evergood Ultra Range. Ludvig Season 2.
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Episode 149. Froggers, Speedies, Mad Preventors and Perpetual Calenders.
Ken and James chat about some of the new watch releases from the last week or so. ..Wristcheck - James - Doxa Sub 200t Army Hodinkee Ken - Ares One Diver.Mentioned - Doxa 300 Beta FroggerOmega Speedmaster …
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Ken and James chat about some of the new watch releases from the last week or so.
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Wristcheck -
James - Doxa Sub 200t Army Hodinkee
Ken - Ares One Diver
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Mentioned -
Squale AWCo 34.7mm Milbino Diver
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Homework -
Ken - Hues and Ques board game
James - Tires Netflix
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Episode 148 - Watches, cars, robot mowers, and more.
Ken and James do the usual. Toys, cars, robot mowers, and, of course, watches. ..
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 …
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Ken and James have a bit of fun choosing the likely EDC gear for a few characters from Film. Plus watch schtuff... obviously.
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Wristcheck -
James - Doxa Sub 200t Army Hodinkee
Ken - RZE UTD8000 Blackout
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Casio F91WF Green on Recycled cloth strap
Bradley Taylor Beaver tail strap
Tactile Turn Anso collab in brass
CWF Pathfinder flashlight in brass
Graf Von Faber Castell Pen of the year 2006
Vacheron Constantin Historique Jubilee from Subdial
Dunhill rollagas in leather and gold
Mont Blanc Meisterstruck le grande burgundy
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Homework -
Ken - The Hawk
James - Widows Bay
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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 …
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Ken and James shoot the breeze. Watches, drones, mics, scooters, and the usual silliness.
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Wristcheck -
Ken - Doxa Sub 200t Army Hodinkee
James - Praesidus Rec Spec MAC VSOG
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Mentioned -
Seiko 145th Anniverasry EDO Purple Editions
Christopher Ward Jump Hour 40.5 Andrew Morgan
Kat Shoulders 1 of 1 CW Jump Hour
JLC Tribute Duoface Tribute Small second Fratello
Samsung FreeKick festival game
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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 …
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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.
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Wristcheck -
Ken - Arken Alterum
James - Longines Legend Diver 36mm
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Mentioned -
Doxa Sub 200T Army Hodinkee Limited Edition
Doxa Sub 300 Ti Cliver Cussler edition
Hermes Cape Cod in Titanium - Monochrome article
Lorier x Worn and Wound acquisition
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Homework -
James - Sugar on Apple TV
Ken - Ikea Bror system
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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 …
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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.
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Wristcheck -
Ken - Citizen Aqualand 40th Anniversary
James - Abinger Phantom Luna
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Homework -
James - Ann Droid BBC iPlayer
Ken - Leatherman Signal
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 …
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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.
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Wristcheck -
Kyle - Serica 6190
Ken - Citizen Aqualand 40th Anniversary
James - Longines Legend Diver 36mm
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Mentioned -
Windup Chicago and Windup in a lake
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Homework
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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! …
Show notes
Ken and James chit chat about the usual mix of watches, gear, and things we, and hopefully you, enjoy.
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Please note some aspects of this episode have dated a little, as it was recorded last month. Apologies!
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Wristcheck -
Ken - HGP Mechaquartz Chrono
James - Kurono Tokyo Calendrier 1 Green
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Lego Speed Champions Defender set
Ford Mustang Fastback All black Lease loco
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Your Friends and Neighbours season 2
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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 …
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Ken and James are joined by Zach Weiss, Founder of Worn and Wound and Ora Orea.
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Zach - Ora Orea Coriolis Pointer Date Venetus Teal
Ken - Arken Alterum Sage Green
James - Seiko Rotocall re-issue
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Orbo Watch designed by Zach Weiss
Monochrome article on AMT movements
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 …
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Ken and James do the usual chit chat.
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Wristcheck -
Ken - Arken Alterum Sage Green
James - RZE Resolute 36 Waypoint
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Nomos Club Sport Worldtimer Trace edition
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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 …
Show notes
Ken and James chat watches, gear, and the usual mix of schtuff.
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Wristcheck -
Ken - RZE UTD8000
James - Omega Railmaster 36mm
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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 …
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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.
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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 …
Show notes
Ken and James chit chat about watches, gear, skincare (yup!), and TV. Plenty of waffly wiffling.
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Wrist check -
Ken - Arken Alterum
James - Longines Legend Diver 36mm
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Mentioned -
Original Source Mint and TeaTree
Hamilton American Classic Boulton
Dennison Collectability Collab
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Homework -
Sealey American Pro 3 drawer storage.
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 …
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Ken and James chat watches, watch news, and a bit of Bond watch newness. Lots of watches... and waffle, not waffles but waffle.
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Wrist check -
Ken - Arken Alterum
James - Seiko Snoopy Diver SRPK25K1
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Mentioned -
Arken Alterum Sage Grey Pre Order 30th May
The James Brand Elko and Ellis
Analagous Leica Q3 Titanium base plate
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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 …
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Ken and James chit chat. Listener conundrums, the Glasgow watch show et al.
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Wrist check -
Ken - Timex Ironman Hodinkee Ltd Edition
James - Zenith El Primero Original 1969 on Veblenist
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Chanel J12 Superleggera Fratello
Echo Neutra Rivanera Seconde Seconde edition
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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 …
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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.
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Coffee, Cameras and Things Instagram
Ollech and Wajs book by the Calibrated Wrist
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Homework -
Ken - Skipping Rope link incoming
James - TimetoCalibrate Podcast
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 …
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Ken and James are joined by the wonderful and talented hosts from the Dial and Aperture podcast; Nacho and Morgan.
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Part 1 is here, Part 2 will be available from Saturday 9th May.
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Nacho - Nomos Club World Timer Jungle
Morgan - Grand Seiko SBGX 263
Ken - Hodinkee Timex 8 Lap
James - Doxa Sub 200T
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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 …
Show notes
Ken and James are joined by Vu for a 3 watch dressy draft pick.
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Apologies for the iffy sound quality...!
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Wrist check -
Ken - RZE UTD 8000 5 year anniversary model
James - Kurono Tokyo Reserve Du Marche
Vu - Straum Aurora SKY
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Kurono Tokyo Classic Reiwa 2019
Kurono Tokyo Grand Jubilee Calender
Omega Speedmaster Moonshine Gold green dial
JLC Reverso Tribute enamel snake
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Homework -
Ken - Blood Hounds Season 2
James - Pith Flex Yuzu Notebook
Vu - Leica Podcast
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 …
Show notes
Ken and James wizz through a load of the standouts, both good and bad, from 2026's Watches and Wonders.
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Patek Phil Cubitus Perpetual Calendar Skeleton
Grand Seiko UFA in gold SLGB006
Grand Seiko 40mm diver SLGB023
Grand Seiko Cherry Blossom ‘Hana-Ikada 32mm’ & ‘Hana-Ikada Blue’ 62GS
A Lange & Sohne Saxonia Annual Calendar
A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Lumen
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points
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 …
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James and Ken chat about watch releases, some brands' positioning, upcoming events, Coffee gear, and coffee.
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Episode 129
Wrist check -
Ken - Casio G Shock DW6600
James - Blancpain Air Command 36mm Ti
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Mentioned -
Brit Pearce Nomos Club Campus Olive Green
Raymond Weil Freelancer Complete Calender
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Homework -
Peaky Blinders Movie - Netflix
Jury Duty Company Retreat - Amazon Prime
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