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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.

Form and Function Form and Function Podcast

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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 35. Japanese game show style Seiko group draft pick. Kinda.

    Episode 35. Japanese game show style Seiko group draft pick. Kinda.

    Mildly chaotic draft pick episode where James, Ken and Philip pick watches from the Seiko group in £1k, £4k and Unlimited budget catagories.

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    Show Notes 

    Episode 35  - Japanese game show style Seiko group draft pick. Kinda.

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    Wrist Check.

    James - Tag Heuer CS3111 on Molequin orange strap. 

    Ken - Arken Alterum on bracelet.

    Philip - Seiko 4205 0150

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    Draft picks:

    James - 

    SPB451

    SBGX355G

    SLGW003

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    Ken -

    SLGT005

    SSK023

    SBEC023

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    Philip -

    SJE093

    SSK027

    SLGA019 

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    Also mentioned:

    Seiko SPB 313

    Seiko 6139 Speedtimer

    Seiko SRPK89K1

    Giant Mouse ACE Farley knife

    April scateboard brand

    40and20 podcast. 



    Homework.

    James - This Watch Life podcast

    Philip - Race for Glory, Audi vs Lancia

    Ken - Toughest Forces on Earth on Netflix

    • 58 min
    Episode 34. Motorbike gear, head to toe.

    Episode 34. Motorbike gear, head to toe.

    Episode 34. A Motorbike gear primer- from head to toe. 

    We thought we’d tap into Philip’s deep love of gear and motorbikes and get the lowdown on what motorbike gear Philip uses and why. Plus the usual geary chat.



    Wristcheck:

    Philip:  CWC SBS diver

    James:  Omega Seamaster 300M 2531.80.00



    Mentioned:

    Vertex M36

    Jadd boots

    Vivobarefoot

    Evergoods CAP range

    Veektomx 10,000 powerbank

    Klarus K5 Powerbank 

    Coros Apex 2
    Ryleys CWC

    The Gentlemans ride



    Bike Gear:



    Helmet - 

    Hedon 

    Nexx  

    Shoei 



    Ear protection - 

    Dox pro plugs



    Armour/ Jackets - 

    D30

    Knox mesh vest

    Bellstaff

    Goldtop



    Gloves - 

    Godltop Viceroy

    Fuel Motorcycles



    Trousers - 

    Ugly Bros

    The Bike Shed

    PandCo 



    Boots - 

    Stylmartin Rocket boot

    Falco

    Redwings

    Goggles - 

    100 percent 

    Ethan



    Homework:

    Philip - E3 Rehab

    James - Narcos Mexico

    • 50 min
    Episode 33 - Our superstar sponsorship drafts.

    Episode 33 - Our superstar sponsorship drafts.

    James, Ken, and Philip imagine who they'd choose if they hit superstardom and had to pick a watch brand, apparel brand, and gear brand to represent.

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    Show Notes 

    Episode 33  - Our superstar sponsorship drafts. 

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    Wrist Check.

    James - Oris Cervo Volante Pointer Date on Molequin strap.

    Ken - Arken Alterum on grey strap.

    Philip - Seiko SNZH53.

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    Sponsorship choices:

    James - Oris, Arcteryx and Samsung.

    Ken - Sinn, Snow Peak and Ricoh.

    Philip - Tudor, Belstaff and Wera tools. 

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    Also mentioned:

    Seiko SNZH5.

    Fuel Motorcycles

    Snap on Tools.

    Wera 838 RARM

    Wera Impaktor 1 BC30

    Patagonia

    Fjallraven

    Filson

    Ta-ku beats 

    Sinn 144

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    Homework.

    Philip - Tailwind electrolytes

    Ken - The Land of Bad on Amazon Prime.

    • 45 min
    Episode 32. James Mulvale from Farer watches.

    Episode 32. James Mulvale from Farer watches.

    James talks with James Mulvale from Farer about Farer, Farer, and a little more Farer, as well as our love and hate for all things Tudor, a certain headline grabbing collaboration, Omegas gender strategy, and even some Whisky.

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    Show Notes 

    Episode 30  - James Mulvale from Farer watches. 

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    Wrist Check.

    James - Tudor BlackBay 54 

    James Mulvale - Farer Thurso Aquamatic 

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    Mentioned.

    Farer Lander GMT 36mm

    Farer World Timer Roche II

    WatchIt Watch Fair

    Farer Moonphase collection

    Watchcrunch

    Kith/Tag collaboration 

    Omega Planet Ocean 2024 Boutique editions.

    Omega 2024 38mm Speedmasters

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    Homework.

    Fallout on Amazon Prime 

    Balblair Whisky

    Nourished Vitamins

    • 1 hr
    Episode 31. Post bunker entertainment recommendations.

    Episode 31. Post bunker entertainment recommendations.

    Just what you need after 30 years either in a coma or in a bunker. Entertainment recommendations from three over opinionated but well meaning fellows. TV, film, music, and book recommendations to ease you back into the world.

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    Show Notes 

    Episode 31  -  Post bunker entertainment recommendations.

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    Wrist Check.

    James -  Rolex Explorer 1 114270

    Ken - Arkem Ulterum

    Philip - Longines Ti GMT  x Hodinkee 

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    Mentioned.

    Doxa sub 200t

    Baltic Hermetique Night Mode

    Vertex M36

    WatchIt show from 12&60 

    Tudor FXD X Alinghi Chrono

    Watches of Espionage Velcro Strap

    Corus Apex 2

    Kilian Jornet

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    Films

    Inception

    Wall-E

    Toy Story

    The Green Book

    Her

    A thousand foot Journey

    Lord of the Rings

    Gladiator

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    TV Shows

    Sherlock on the BBC

    The Office US

    Parks and Recreation

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    Albums

    The Killers - Sam Town

    John Meyer - Where the Light Is.

    Counting Crows - August and Everything after.

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    Books

    The Martian -  Andy Weir

    Mr Porter guide to a better day

    The Blade Itself - Joe Abercromnie. (Part of the First Law Trilogy) 

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    Homework.

    One Man’s Ongoing Quest To Find His Long-Lost Rolex Submariner

    • 51 min
    Episode 30. A bit of a chat, with a side of waffle.

    Episode 30. A bit of a chat, with a side of waffle.

    Ken and James have a proper form and function style chat. Expect waffle. Including watches, tools, EDC, boots, sneakers, and a side of nuclear fallout.
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    Show Notes 
    Episode 30 
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    Wrist Check.
    James -  Longines Legend Diver 36mm on RSM Canvas strap. 
    Kens  IWC from Kens trip to Japan
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    Mentioned.
    Baltic Tricompax Limited Edition.
    Kurono Tokyo Calendrier Type 1.
    Nodus watches. 
    Wera 838
    Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 in Titanium
    Thursday Boots
    Jim Green African Ranger
    Rose Anvil Youtube
    DM Boots
    Red Wing Weekender
    Jadd Boots
    Leave the World behind on Netflix
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    Homework.
    Hodinkee Talking Watches with Ben Clymer and Ronnie Fieg
    Fallout on Amazon Prime 

    • 1 hr 16 min

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