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Episode 65. Part 2 of a laughter filled chat with Lydia Winters and Vu Bui. (64 Part 2).

2025-01-0401:23:00

Lydia and Vu join James and Ken for part 2 of a Festive laughter filled chat. . Laughter warning! . Show Notes Wrist Check. James - Lorier x Worn and Wound Astra Stargazer Ken - IWC Chrono Lydia - 1950’s Hamilton Vu - Kurono Tokyo Reserve de Marche Sensu NOS . Mentioned: Credor Locomotive Otsuka Lotek no. 6 Sinn 155s x Revolution magazine Zenith El Primero Chrono Original Triple Calender, Hodinkee Edition I accidentally became a meme from Buzzfeed The Fall Guy Britt Pearce Youtube channel Fargo Season 5 Huberman Lab with Andy Galpin podcast Canon Selphy CP1500 HebtroCo Wax Vest Jadd Shoes Suffolk Trickers Northhampton Highland Park 14, Loyalty of the Wolf

Episode 64. Our standout watches and gear of 2024 with Lydia and Vu. Part 1.

2024-12-2801:01:30

Part 1. James and Ken are joined by Lydia Winters and Vu Bui for a bumper two part episode. Our standout watches and gear of 2024. . . Show Notes. . Wrist Check. James - Lorier x Worn and Wound Astra Stargazer Ken - IWC Chrono Lydia - 1950’s Hamilton Vu - Kurono Tokyo Reserve de Marche Sensu NOS . Mentioned: Nomos Tangente 31 Colours Arken Alterum Year of the Dragon Doxa Sub 200T Christopher Ward C60 Lumiere GoRuck GR1 Huckberry Edition Leica D Lux 8 Spyderco Lil Native Slipit CWF Micro Click Aer Slim Pouch Xpac

Episode 63. Festive watch choices.

2024-12-2140:29

James, Ken, and Philip give some picks for their favourite festive watch choices. Plus a bonus festive film pick. . . Wrist Check. James - Kurono Tokyo Reiwa and Seiko SNE587P1 Ken - Universal Geneve 1950’s Polerouter Phillip - Arken Alterum on a new Arken rubber strap . Mentioned: Highline Straps Vulcain Nautique Bronze and Grey Day of the Jackal TV series Omega Aqua Terra 38mm Champagne dial Farer Roche 2 Worldtimer Omega Speedmaster white dial Tudor Submariner 7021 snowflake from 1970 . Festive Film Choices James - Princess Bride Ken - Jumanji Phillip - In Bruges

Episode 62. Boring watches, UG Polerouters, watch news, and new gear.

2024-12-1401:08:15

James and Ken talk about watches and gear... again. . . Show Notes Wrist Check. James - Omega Railmaster 36mm Ken - Arken Alterum . Mentioned: Arken Restock Day of the Jackal Farer Discovery in gunmetal and Jade Nivada Grenchen F77 in Ceramic Timex Q / Noah collaboration Timex Q Stone Dial Timex x Worn and Wound collaboration Lorier x Worn and Wound collaboration Omega Titanium Seamaster 300 Bronze gold and green Doxa Toppers Edition, Great White Baltic Hermetique Bronze collection Delugs CTS Tropic style strap The James Brand Bolen, Burwell and Palmer Rexford RUT Bo Ismono Youtube Olight Oclip Pro . Homework. James - The First Law trilogy audiobooks - Joe Abercrombie Ken - Preowned watch shops: Kibble Watches Bold Timepieces PastPresent Watches Subdial

Episode 61. Lil Sweetie in da house.

2024-12-0701:04:43

James is joined by Lil Sweetie; entrepreneur, rap star, lover, fighter, all around toughie with a heart of gold. . . Show Notes . Wrist Check. James - Kurono Toyko Reserve de Marche ‘Sensu NOS’ Ken - Grand Seiko 61GS 6145 . Mentioned: This Watch Life, Arken episode RSM straps Japanese canvas strap Nike Mercurial Vapour football boot. Tissot PR516 Blok BK38 Coke Zero Oreo edition Ressence Type 8 Shelman edition Ressence Type 9 Kinto To Go Tumblers Snow Peak Hoody Snow Peak Ti spoon and Fork set End Clothing IWC Ingenieur blue dial Girrard Perregaux Laureato 38mm Blancpain London Boutique Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech Gombessa Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 42mm Blancpain Air Command . Homework. James - Man on the Inside.

Episode 60. The longest wristcheck ever. With Vu Bui.

2024-11-3001:19:07

James, Ken, and the wonderful Vu Bui shoot the watchie breeze. They talk; Japanese/ Texan mashups, Collection sizes, Diamonds, and a little about the British Watch weekend at the new Time and Tide space in London. . . Show Notes. . Wrist Check. James - Zenith El Primero Original 1969 Ken - Seiko speedtimer 6139 Vu - Arken Alterum Year of the Dragon . Mentioned: Noodle Scar Kurono Tokyo Toko Mystic Grey Dial Kurono Tokyo Reserve de Marche Sensu N.O.S. Ometosand Coffee shop London Time and Tide Studio London Julie Kraulis GPHG Challenge winner Lotsek Doxa sub 200t diamonds Anbernic Love Hard Movie . Homework. James - Interior Chinatown Ken - Hodinkee podcast Biver interview Vu - Final Fantasy 1-6 Pixel remastered for the Nintendo Switch.

Episode 59. Dan from the Zulu Time podcast.

2024-11-2301:19:43

James and Ken are joined by Dan from the Zulu Time podcast. . Show Notes: . Wrist Check. James - Grand Seiko SBGX267 Ken - Arken Alterum on Instrumentum bracelet Dan - Elliot Brown Holton . Mentioned: Kens ZT Podcast episode Fisher Space Pen TAD edition Heinnie Haynes CRKT Squid SOG Clip Knife Victorinox Watchtool Hodinkee edition Spyderco lil Native Slipit Petzl Headlamps Yeti flasks The Signal Depot Legion Tailor Camelbak Motherlode Platatac Bullock Echo helmet carrier backpack Paid to Raid G Chief leather wallet Pioneer Carry Molecule wallet Yorkshire Watch Straps Steveo Straps Forstner Klip bracelet . Homework. James - Apple TV 4K Ethernet Dan - The Day of the Jackal and The Redcoat Craftsman

Episode 58. Soft toothpicks, straps, kickstarter and Lapis...

2024-11-1656:56

James, Ken, and Philip cover a wide range of topics, with the usual mix of watch, watch related, gear and gear related topics. Innit. . . Show Notes. Wrist Check. James - Kurono Tokyo Calendrier 1 on Molequin Strap Ken - Casio Gshock DW6900 Philip - Arken Alterum . Mentioned: Victorinox swiss toothpick Arken rubber straps Raven the Pirate Shadow Foam custom cut outs Toyo Steel boxes Puma Deviate Nitro 3 trainers Wahoo Kickr Core MecArmy kickstarter for calipers Peak Design case system for Iphone 16 Delugs x Fitwell buckle Anchor Straps CWF Microclick Machined Ti Evergoods from Mukama Rovyvon A8 . Homework. James - The Day of the Jackal Ken - Hodinkee podcast - Stone DialsPhilip - Filtru App.

Episode 57. Bits n bobs

2024-11-0953:13

James and Ken shoot the geary breeze. Lots of the usual bits n bobs from the watch , apparel, and gear world. . Show Notes . Wrist Check. James - Zenith El primero Original Ken - IWC 3706 . Mentioned: Dennison Watches Fratello Article on Dennison AIS Collective Chronosphere Iced Gems Bowl Of Salmon Post Initial Products Meraki Coffee Machine Tudor FXD GMT Peak Design x Carryology Leica x Aether Apparel Barbour x Skyfall jacket HebtroCo gilet . Homework. James - Playforever Ken Ken - P&Co

Episode 56. Vu Bui's current favourites.

2024-11-0201:23:21

James welcomes Vu Bui back onto the podcast, with the first of a monthly fixture with Vu. In this episode, we chat about some of Vu's current favourite items of gear, clothing, EDC, and bags. ..Show Notes.. Mentioned:This Watch Life podcastFilson x Magnum x David Allen HarveyGoRuck GR1Alpaca PouchesAlpaca Olive Green WalletKnipex Cobra XSVictorinox CompactVictorinox ExecutiveTom Bihn Synapse 25Mission Workshop RamblerNigel Cabourn Mallory JacketTrickers Monkey bootJadd BootsDainite Ridgeway solesCrown NorthamptonChris Reeve Sebenza 31 in canvas micartaRovyvon A8Fisher Space penLamy 2000 ballpoint penOris MugLeica Q3 43 .Homework.James - Rapscallion Soda. Wotancraft Camera pouches. Vu - Nintendo Switch, Legend of Zelda - Echoes of Wisdom

Episode 55. Alternate World, One Watch Picks.

2024-10-2601:01:41

James, Ken, and Philip, each pick three watches for three alternate versions of themselves. Not all quite what you'd expect. . . Show Notes. Wrist Check. James - Clemence Munro Amber Ken - Arken Alterum on Instrumentum bracelet Philip - RZE Urbanist Lodgepole Pine . Picks. Rolex Datejust 1601, 2 Tone Rolex GMT Master 1675 Panerai PAM 2164 Vacheron Constantin Gold 1950 Disco Volante Lange and Sohne 1 Platinum Perpertual Moon Philip Dufour Duality Nomos Tangomat Rethenium Blancpain TI Fifty Fathoms 45mm IWC Topg Gun 41 Ceratanium. Mercedes CEO in BMW Youtube Ad. . Mentioned: Hamlton x Engineered Garments 36mm Field Watch Delugs pattened Rubber straps Delugs strap changing Tool . Homework. James - The Office Australia. Ken - Standard H episdoe with Kat Shoulders. Hodinkee Podcast with Max Busser. Philip - Finch and A Man called Otto.

Episode 54. Geary stuff.

2024-10-1948:10

James and Ken shoot the geary breeze and chat new releases, ye olde EDC, and generally get their knickers in a twist. . Show Notes . Wrist Check. James - Kurono Tokyo Calandrier 1 Ken - Casio G Shock DW6900 . Mentioned: Farer Field watches Patek Cube -thingy Kurono Tokyo Sensu N.O.S. Fuji XM-5 Sierra66actual on Instagram Spyderco UKPK Spyderco Tenacious Giant Mouse Farley Spyderco Pingo Silver Fox Tools Metmo Time and Tide article . Homework.Ken - Oppenheimer

Episode 53. Toronto Timepiece show et al.

2024-10-1201:08:36

James, Ken, and Philip chat about Kens whistlestop trip to the Toronto Timepiece Show in not surprisingly Toronto. Including a starring part in the live TGN recording! .Show Notes. .Wrist Check.James - Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Original (Last gen)Ken - Halios Seafourth 4 Philip - Rolex Explorer 2. .Mentioned:Kurono Tokyo ReServe de Marche ‘Sensu N.O.S.’ Hodinkee Chronomaster Original Triple calenderOris White dial bronze Diver 65Worn and Wound/ Lorier Stargazer collab. Omega new FOIS.Ricos Watches - Sketchy boys watch club. Marathon Watches OSAR DFears Jump Hour raven blackColorado Watch Company Ares WatchesEliot BrownStandard HBaltic PrismicBrew WatchesRZE Fortitude GMTTGN episode 302Collective Arts Brewing .Homework.Ken - Julie Kraulis

Episode 52. A Moroccan adventure, and other gear.

2024-10-0501:00:44

James and Philip chat about a few bits and bobs that have caught their eyes over the last week or so, and Philip gives us the low down on his awesome Offroad adventure in Morocco. . Show Notes . Wrist Check. James - Hamilton Khaki Quartz 33mm Philip - CWC Special Version. Philips Maroc IG . Mentioned: Hamilton Khaki Titanium Auto 38mm Fears Jump Hour 40.5mm Wingback pen Kickstarter Wingback Hip Flask Leica Q3 43mm Fuji X100VI Wilderness Wheels KTM450 Photos from Philips Trip Olight Perun 2 Mini UNIgear hydration backpack. Evergoods CHZ26 TNF Basecamp Duffel Fox Legion Trousers Shoei helmet VFXWR Leatherman Ti Charge . Homework. Philip - Grand Tour Last Episode Mountain Queen, the Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa

Episode 51. Snow Peak Camp-out and other stories.

2024-09-2801:06:07

James and Ken are joined by friend of the show, Ryley, who not only is a full throttle gear junky, but recently went to the UK Snow Peak Camp-out, and has come on to fill us in. Perhaps, next year a Form and Function @ Snow Peak camp out/ get together is on the cards?! . Wrist Check. James - Doxa Sub 200T Sharkhunter on Erikas original Strap Ken - Ulterum on Prototype Rubber Strap Ryley - CWC custom diver (See IG) . Mentioned: Mint Cameras Rollie 35 Victorinox Inox 32 Hamilton Khaki 33mm Worn and Wound New Old stock Hamilton Khaki Aquastar Airstar Chrono black out A13 Flyback Mission Timer Vertex M36 Doxa Sub 200 St Maarten edition Frederique Constant Moneta Moonphase 37mm Snow Peak Camp Out UK Snow Peak Iron Grill Table Snow Peak Takibi flatpack Fire Pit Vu Bui Instagram Niwaki Tools Snow Peak UK Spring camp out. . Homework. James - Bad Monkey on Apple TV Ryley -Kaweco Liliput ballpoint pen.

Episode 50. Gear and Watch shtuff.

2024-09-2149:25

James and Philip catch up on watch and gear news from the past few weeks. . Wrist Check. James - Rolex Explorer 1 on Molequin suede strap Philip - Longines x Hodinkee Ti GMT . Mentioned: Seiko 5 GMT Rotary Watches (See IG) Kibble Watches Subdial Hoka Tekton X3 Radium Sabotor II Bell & Ross BR03 Horizon Watch Oris Pro pilot Altimeter Tissot PRX carbon version Weiss Ti 38mm Ltd edition Christopher Ward C63 Radiance collection Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster with interchangeable bezels MIG Pens Chaves Fatman and Little Boy tools . Homework. James - Kaos on Netflix Philip - Rebel Ridge & The World according to Jeff Goldblum

Episode 49. Ken was wrong... but not about the Evoque...

2024-09-1401:07:58

James and Ken chat Watches, cars and coffee. . Show Notes . Wrist Check. James - Omega Seamaster 30 on Delugs strap. Ken - Casio G Shock DW6900 Mentioned: Zulu Alpha ZA Strap Multicam Christopher Ward C60 Lumiere Farer Durham Green cushioned case with Eastern Arabic indices Aquastar 2 Polar dial Blancpain Air Command Green Sinn 156.1 Land Rover restomod Volvo XC40 Recharge Black Rifle Coffee . Homework. Ken - Contact Coffee Company

Episode 48. Geneva Watchdays. Yey or Nay.

2024-09-0701:10:25

James, Ken, and Philip pick their favourite new watch releases, mostly from Geneva Watch Days. A few feelings may have been hurt. . . Wrist Check. James - Rolex Explorer 1. Ken - Halios Seafourth 4 on rubber Omega Planet Ocean strap. Philip - Rolex Explorer 2. . Mentioned: Ruben Hughes Oris LFP ShadowFoam Tudor Black Blay Chrono Blue Matt Ludvigson Grand Seiko SLGA025 Trilobe Nuit Fantastique 38.5mm Urwerk EMCSR71 Micromilspec Milgraph Christopher Ward C60 Lumiere Hamilton Khaki Quartz Favre Leuba Seasky Chronograph Moser x Studio Underdog Laurent Ferrier Sandstone MB&F MAD1s Konstantin Chaykin ThinKing Doxa Sub300T Aristera Doxa Sub 300 Carbon Sea Emerald . Homework. James - Foursevens Sale Ken - ZuluAlpha Sale Philip - Ultra Processed People

Episode 47. Scones and sandwiches... battle lines are drawn. Plus the usual mix of general gear and watch chat.

2024-08-3101:08:25

James and Ken go to war. Scones, camera gear, great TV, and of course Watches. . . Show Notes Episode 47 Wrist Check. James - Grand Seiko SBGX267 Ken - Halios Seafourth 4 on Watches of Espionage glomar strap . Mentioned: Baltic Night Mode Timor Modern Field 100M Grand Seiko SBGX355 Viltrox 75mm f1.2 for Fuji Trakke Sunglasses case Fuji X-S20. Tom Place IG Worn and Wound podcast IWC Mark XX Patrouille Swiss Ti Doxa Jump Hour Fratello Article PDW Wuulf Backpack . Homework. James - Gentleman in MoscowKen - Runrepeat.com

Episode 46. Tag, Waffle, Gearz and Watches...And trainers.

2024-08-2451:45

James, Ken, and Philip get their gear and watches chat on once again. Plus mini M&M's and freeze dried Skittles. . Wrist Check. James - Kurono Tokyo Calendrier 1 on Molequin strap Ken - Casio G Shock DW6900 Philip - Longines Ti GMT Hodinkee . Mentioned: Zenith El Primero 1969 Original Spiderman Hang video Longines Ti Zulutime Tag Carerra Seafarer Hodinkee The Fall Guy The Terminal List Tom Place Ballooning in Bath TGN T-shirts Tom Bihn X Pac Synapse 25 Mini M&M’s Freeze Dried Skittles The North Face Vectiv Pro 2 Summit Series . Homework. Philip - Searching for Italy with Stanley Tucci Eccentrica Restomods.

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