Form and Function

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 SeafarerGerald Genta releaseCadbury's Creme EggsCadbury's Mini EggsZenith Defy Revival A3643LVMH Watch Week MonochromeAP Royal Oak vs VC OverseasJLC Reverso vs Cartier TankSinn Navitimer vs Breitling NavitimerRolex vs Grand SeikoPatek 5226GVacheron Constantin 1921.HomeworkVu - Fall Out TV seriesLydia - Project Hail Mary book or audiobookJames - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

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 Million. James - Tactile Turn. Kohezi. Mukama

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 Lotec No.6JLC Reverso Green DialHublot Samuel Ross collabOris Pro Pilot Coulson editionOris Cervo volante Pointer DateMB&F Legacy Machine Perpetual EvoAnordain Fume Black Enamel Dial Atelier Wen Inflection Seddiqui collabGrand Seiko UFA .HomeworkKen - Canadian Club 100% RyeJames - Knives Out- Wake up Dead Man

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 PrimeThe Naked Gun 2025BallerinaSinners.HomeworkKen - Deep Cover James - Citrus Skittles and Speeed on Youtube

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 pocketBlackside Customs pens.HomeworkKen - Dial and Aperture podcastJames - The Professor - Lightning Crashes

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 Jump HourFears Jump HourBens Watches IGMing 37.11 OdysseyVario RZE CollabGreen Wing

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 Youtube channelNeedles x Uniqlo collabSeiko Rotocall Panerai GMT 40MM CeramicOmega Speedmaster reduced Cortina/ MilanRaymond Weil Toccata HeritageSerica Parade.Homework. Ken -  PlebsJames - Black Books

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 Brown hand-painted dials, Garrett's dialJustin Sowders Art40 and 20 podcastPopping CrownsBrew Metric blendClemence Photic v2Lorca GMT Model 1Marin Instruments blacked out skin diverMicromilspecStraum WatchesVulcain cricket 36mmTraskaJacques Bianchi collabDeepsea EDCRaven WatchesDryden WatchesAstor and Banks WatchesBlancpain NYC BoutiqueGiantMouse Titanium FarleyManjul Coffee NYCLa Cabra NYCFood Gallery 32 NYCBen Buzz TGN meet-up Photos.Homework. Ken - Korean Single Malt Key 1James - The Pitt

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.Homework. Ken - Devil's plan TV show. .Vu - Kpop Demon Hunters and Daily Customs SAK scales.James - GiantMouse Farley v1 Titanium

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 WatchesIslander Watches.Homework. Ken - Dark Wolf on Amazon PrimeJames - Slow Horses Season 5 on Apple TV and The Paper on Now TV (UK)  anD Peacock (US).

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 PrimeJames - Young Jedi Adventures on Disney+ 

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 London BoutiqueOmotesando LondonWingback Frahm collaborationWingback Matte Ti.Homework. Ken - Hairspring podcast Episode 72 with Henry CatchpoleJames - King and Conquerer

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 ProofGrand Seiko 34mm QuartzIWC Ingenieur 35mmMing GMT TitaniumEcho Neutra Rivanera PiccoloHermes horse tongue watch (Arceau Rocobar de Rire)Abinger NimrodJacques Bianchi x Deepsea EDCBlancpain Fifty Fathoms 38mm TitaniumLongines Spirit Pilot 39mmReacher on Amazon Prime TV.HomeworkKen - Play Date Amazon Prime TVVu - F1 Movie Apple TVJames - The Abandons 

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 FragmentHodinkee x Parchie Lunar Time collabHGP Meca Quartz Chrono.HomeworkKen - Netflix documentary on Sean CombsJames - True Detective Season 4 Night Country

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 Small Explorer Victorinox Companion with Daily Customs ScalesRZE Quest Utility Tote 30LComply Tips for Apple Airpods Pro 3 Trickers Boots NorthamptonRedwing Pecos in Light TanStitchdown Patina ThunderdomeOtterwax Leather care kitIsto Black Jean ShirtWonderLooper ELS T-shirtRovyvon A8 Wrangler x Made In pairing kitchen knifeIquinix MG75 UK edition with Lofree Hades switchesLofree BlockNufy Air 75 v3Leica Noctavid 8x42 BinocularsGoruck GR1 Field pocketAlice in Borderland.HomeworkKen - Last Samurai StandingVu - Article of Interest PodcastJames -A Man on the Inside - Netflix

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 Seconde Seconde Air KingFears x Ace Jewellers De Stijle Vulcain Monopusher PandaFarer Chrono GMTChristopher Ward Bel Canto LumiereTudor Ranger 36mm .HomeworkKen - Naked Gun 2025James - It's Just Coffee Podcast - Carlos Escobar episode

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 collabLouis Erard collab with Konstantin ChaykinChristopher Ward Bel Canto Lumiere Swatch AI DADADown Cemetery Road.HomeworkVu - Teenage Engineering PC case in Orange and Slow HorsesJames - Anno 117. And  Ubisoft Subscription service

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

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 BrownSketchy Boyz Watch ClubAres WatchesColin MochrieTimepiece AwardsSericaIsotope watchesDoc ParsonsCalibre 321 InstagramGrayman and Company.Homework. Ken - SinnersKnoxzy Silicon earplugs

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 TripSpyderco Lil Native SlipitCWF MicroclickSubminimal FlickTudor FXD BlackTudor Ultra.Homework. Ken - Sean Ryan Show - Dynamite Dick ThompsonJames - Wingback x Frahm collaboration