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.

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 Jump HourFears Jump HourBens Watches IGMing 37.11 OdysseyVario RZE CollabGreen Wing

11-15
55:51

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

11-08
01:11:50

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 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

11-01
01:32:07

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

10-18
53:13

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 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).

09-27
01:08:25

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 PrimeJames - Young Jedi Adventures on Disney+ 

09-20
47:27

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

09-13
51:16

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 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 

12-26
01:42:39

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

12-19
54:59

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 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

12-12
01:43:24

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 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

12-05
01:00:28

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 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

11-29
01:22:59

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

10-11
47:02

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

10-04
01:14:56

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

09-06
01:03:31

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 x CarryologyMatador Globerider 35Gomatic Mckinnen cubesPeak Design camera cubesMatador Base Layer Clever Supply Co. Sidekick ProSony A7CR & A74Ricoh GR3Notorious EDCField NotesBigi Design capped penBigiDesign bolt actionTactile Turn slim Sideclick penTactile Turn Switch penKaras Kustoms Ink PenStreamline Micro streamOlight Arkfield ProReylight Pineapple MiniProtech KnivesCivivi ElementumKnafs Ben BantersGiantMouse RivTJ Swartz Overland SportOEG EDC MarionGiantMouse FarlowBigidesign TPT Slide‘5 Lightweight knives perfect for summer edc’ on Worn and WoundRexford RUTThe James Brand PalmerKnipexLeatherman.Homework. Garrett -  The Amateur

08-30
01:30:16

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 Contrail GMT GreenAbinger Nimrod LaunchPanerai PAM 01697Omega Aqua Terra Ceramic BezelNomoschinoNomos World Timer VolcanoTudor Pelagos UltraSinn 144 Tudor BB54Omega Railmaster 36mm  .Homework. Ken - AliExpress Back to School sale. James - Everydaycarry.com and Carried Away Podcast

08-23
58:32

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 Calendrier 1 on Molequin strap. .Shownotes.Wind up New York 2025Toronoto Timepiece show 2025Marathon Event 2024 Totonoto timepiece showPanerai Submersible CarbotechNew Panerai Marina Militare watchesSeiko solar SNE587 Night VisionSeiko Pepsi releasesRicoh GR4Samuel Streetlife YoutubeLeica ZM11 vs Louis Vuitton TambourBuzz_watches IGBell & Ross BR03 vs Breitling AerospaceBreitling Aerospace vs Ming GhostBMKT Small ExplorerLoopgear Loopdot.Homework. Ken - AJ Barse and the Analog Explorer podcastJames - Foundation Apple TV

08-16
59:28

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 Street smoked MeatsWristorianCasebackintimeMatt LudvigsonDeepSea EDCJustin SowdersWindup in a Lake Devin PennypackerMidWest Coast BrewingJames Browning LeatherSmall Chevalle ChicagoBrickroSpacedOut EDCOak & OscarGiantMouse KnivesResco Watches - Gen 2 Patriot StealthStraum WatchesJacques Bianchi watchesCitizen Aqualand 40th editionNevada Grenchen.Homework. Ken -  Magasine DreamsJames - Subminimal Flick & Rhinokey

07-26
01:08:03

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 f1.4Evergood CAS2 v2 SlingPanasonic Lumix 20mm Micro Four Thirds lensNothing Phone 3AFujifilm XT50Fujifilm Kodak Gold recipe.Homework. Tom - WatchdanylJames - Ballard on Amazon Prime

07-19
45:12

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