Form and Function

By Form and Function 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... more

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How many episodes does Form and Function have?

The podcast currently has 121 episodes available.

Form and Function episodes:

December 09, 2023 Episode 11. Winter Wear.
James and Philip get into the frosty weeds of their favourite winter gear. Amongst other things, they discuss watches, bags, a ton of clothing, and the most vital of winter wear... hand cream?!
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Show Notes
Episode 11 - Winter wear.
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Wrist Check
James - Tudor Pelagos 39 on Erikas Original strap
Philip - Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic 38mm on Veblenist Canvas
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Mentioned by James.
The James Brand Rose Gold range
Bellroy Venture 26L
Evergoods CHZ26
Relwen
Huckberry
Arcteryx Atom Heavyweight
Patagonia R1 Air
Patagonia Capilene Midweight
Asket Cashmere jumper
Darn Tough Tactical midweight.
Guideline Fir skin fingerless gloves.
Norwegian formula hand cream
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Mentioned by Philip.
Hondinkee x Longines 39mm Zulu time
TJB Elko
Aer Slim Pouch
The Rebels Wardrobe
Gieves & Hawkes peacoat
P&Co Quilted overshirt
Mountain Warehouse Merino Mix
Mountain warehouse downpour overtrouser
M&S shawl knit cardigan
&Sons shawl knit cardigan
Paul James knitwear
Reef Knot fisherman's sweater
Darn Tough Light Hiker
Blundstone thermal sheepskin footbed
P&co or &Sons leather gloves
Thinsulate shooting mittens
Sealskin socks
O'Keeffe's hand cream
Magus Walker 911 Hotwheels
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Homework
James - Slow Horse Season 3 on Apple TV+
Philip - The CWC Raine Collection and Nichole Johnson x Magnus Walker youtube

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1h 4min
December 02, 2023 Episode 10. Seiko
James, Ken, and Philip talk about the venerable Seiko. How they came to love the brand, why you should too, and which 6 watches you should be considering if you have a Seiko-shaped hole in your collection.

Show Notes
Episode 10 - Seiko

Wrist Check
James - Seiko Snoopy Surfs Up. On a Veblenist strap
Philip - Seiko SNZH53
Ken - Seiko Bruce Lee. 6139 Chronograph from 1970.

Mentioned by James.

Land Rover Defender 110 (Url!)
Christopher Ward Trident
Delugs straps
Molequin straps
Seiko SKX013
Christopher Ward C63 36mm Yellow Dial
Seiko SARB 033

Recommendations:
Seiko SNE569
Seiko SPB317

Mentioned by Ken.
Seiko SKX031
Seiko Metronome watch
Christopher Ward recessed crown.

Recommendations:
Seiko Duotime 5619-7010
Seiko SUS 7T27-7A40

Mentioned by Philip.

Barton Elite Strap
Seiko GMT.
Christopher Ward Sandhurst.
60’s Universal Geneve. (See Philips IG).
CWC SBS

Recommendations:
Seiko SKX173
Seiko 6138-8020 Panda Chrono

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1h 13min
November 25, 2023 Episode 9. A chat with Bo Ismono.
In this week's episode, we are joined by Bo Ismono; YouTuber, Film editor, EDC lover, and all-around great chap. We talk Knife laws, Bottle recycling, Film, EDC gear, and of course bags. Oh and a spot of nostalgic Nokia ASMR thrown in for good measure.

Show Notes.
Episode 9 - Bo Ismono

Where to find Bo.

Mentioned by Bo.
Victorinox Super Ticker
Daily Customs scales
Evergoods PLC20 bag
Stabilo Woker + pen
Black Ember Forge bag
Evergoods CAP2
Samsung Watch 4
Steinhart Oceon One Ti 500
Leuchtturm Notebooks
Fisher Space Pen
Wuben X0
Video of Bo’s Smart car in action
Logitech MX Master 3
Groundtruth Rikr 38L carry-on bag
The Wan Show podcast
Waveform the MKBHD Podcast
Darknet Diaries Podcast
The Stalman Podcast
Long Lens Podcast
Bundeburg Ginger Beer
Shorle drink
Nokia 7110 and 8110

Mentioned by James.
Longines Legend Diver 36mm.
On a Delugs strap.
Evergoods CAP1
Redbar watch get-togethers.

...more
1h 31min
November 18, 2023 Episode 8. Our Perfect Watch.
In this episode, James and Philip talk about the specs that make up the perfect watch for them. 60mm, all gold with an inverted moon phase... who knew?

Show Notes.
Episode 8 - Our Perfect Watch.

Wrist check.

James - Omega Speedmaster 60th Anniversary on Veblenist strap
Philip - Rolex Exp 2 16570 on Telhus Strap

New Gear.

Philip -
Alpaka Up card holder V2 in Green XPac
Alpaka Admin pouch in black Xpac
58mm Titanium scales for Victorinox SAK

News.

James -
IWC Pilots Performance Chronograph 41
Traska Venturer GMT
Philip -
Serica Ref. 8315 in Desert red

Mentioned by James.

Kurono Tokyo Calandrier 1
Rolex Explorer 1 36mm new vs old.
Petes Instagram. Picture of the Omega Seamaster 300
Blancpain Bathyscaphe 38mm & Hodinkee version.
VPC Watches
IWC Braclet micro adjust.

Mentioned by Philip.

Picture of watchboxRolex 5513 with a matt dial
Halios seaforth IV Black Ti
CWC Special Projects SBS
Omega Great White
Omega 50th Anniversary GMT
Shoulderless spring bars
Rolex Daytona Platinum 126506 Open caseback
Universal Geneve Omega Bumper movement
Serica 5303

Homework.

James - Amazon Business account 50% introductory discount. Knipex 8601180

Philip - Kidd in a sweetshop.

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1h 10min
November 11, 2023 Episode 7 - EDC 101 Part 1 (probably).
In this episode, James and Ken talk about getting into EDC and the gear that started it all for them. Plus where to get your EDC gear. It's a big old topic and further EDC 101 episodes will no doubt follow.
Show Notes.
Episode 7 - EDC 101 (Part 1).

Wristcheck.
James - Omega Seamaster 300 professional from 1999
Ken - Arken Instrumentum

Gearcheck.
James.
Daviz Black Instagram
De customforge Instagram
Beaverbladeworks Instagram
Maratac AAA Floody
Fisherspacepen

Ken.
Fox Knives Bean Gen 2

Mentioned by James.
Spyderco Pingo
Notorious EDC Instagram.
Mukama
EDCgear.co.uk
EDC coop Facebook
Olight uk
Real Steel Luna
Maratac AAA

Mentioned by Ken.
Heinnie Haynes
Spyderco Tenacious
Olight i5
...more
51min
November 04, 2023 Episode 6 - 3 Watches 8k.
James, Ken, and Philip choose 3 watches for an £8,000 budget. After Intrigue, Fraud, Murder, and a Multicontinental conspiracy they all just about scrape home under budget.
Show Notes
Episode 6 - 3 watches 8k.
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Wrist Check
Ken - Arken Instrumentum
James - Omega Railmaster 36mm on a Veblenist Ranger Green waxed canvas strap.
Philip - Tudor Black Bay 58 on a VWC grey nato
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Mentioned by James.
IWC Mark XX
Cartier Tank Must de Cartier (black dial)
Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic Super Titanium
Apple Macbook Pro M3

Mentioned by Ken.
Wuben X3
IWC 3706Tudor Submariner 79090
Lorier Hydra III

Mentioned by Philip.
Victorinox Rambler SAK
Titanium Scales for 58MM Victorinox SAKs
Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical
Sinn T50
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Pro Hessalite
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Homework
Ken - Vallon Sunglasses
James - Like a Version - Triple J Youtube channel
Philip - Playforever Model Cars
...more
55min
October 28, 2023 Episode 5 - Watch and Gear News
James and Philip talk about recent Watch and Gear news with a side of mink oil, bags, and Swiss army knife chat.

Show Notes.
Episode 5 - Watch and gear news

Wrist Check
James - Omega railmaster 36mm
Philip - Tudor P39 on a Crown and Buckle Matt supreme

Mentioned by James.
Veblenist Wolf Grey nubuck strap.
Sinn Altherr special edition 556
The Citizen AQ4100-65W - A Blog to watch - Article on Citizen watch
Evergoods new 22 litre bag
Victorinox Pioneer and Pioneer X
Victorinox 2016 Pioneer X with damascus steel blade.
Gloucester services

Mentioned by Philip.
New Bremont 302. GMT.
IWC Mohave Desert 41mm Top Gun pilots watch
Leatherman Arc
Redwing Mink oil
Blundstone 1306

Homework
James - Victorinox serrated kitchen 8 inch pairing knife £4 each.
Philip - The Gaslight Anthem new album Oct 27
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54min
October 21, 2023 Episode 4 - A few favourites
James, Ken, and Philip talk about watches, gear, TV, food, bags, drinks, and a bit of Tech.
Show Notes.
Wrist Check.
James Seiko SNE587 Black edition solar diver
Philip Rolex Explorer II 16570
Ken Arken Alterum Anthracite Grey
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Mentioned by James.
Sony WF-1000XM5 headphones.
Jabra alternative
Arcteryx Atom LT (Now just called the Atom Hoody)
Arcteryx Leaf version of Atom LT
Inov 8 Roclite G345 GTX or Inov 8 Roclite Pro G 400 GTX
Ben and Jerrys Phish Food Ice cream
Fever Tree Mexican Lime and Soda
Tom Bihn Synapse 25
Molequin
Delugs
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Mentioned by Ken.
The Leica ZM 11
1990s Carharrt Blanket Lined Detroit JacketDr Martens 1460 Pascal Ambassador Leather Boots
Bowmore 18
The North Face Base Camp Duffel
Ricoh GR3
Erikas Original straps
Strapcode
Gzmpix Instagram
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Mentioned by Philip.
Veblenist ranger green canvas strap
Redwing Iron Ranger 8111 bootsBlundstone boots 1306Belstaff Trialmaster motorcycle jacket
The Black Chest watch case
Makers Mark bourbon Woodford Reserve bourbon
Nikka from the Barrel Japanese whiskey
Proper biltong
The Lincoln Lawyer
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Homework
James - Bosch Legacy
Ken - Samuel Streetlife Youtube Channel
Philip - Alex Youtube
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1h 13min
October 12, 2023 Episode 3 - Titanium
James, Philip, and Ken talk about all things titanium. Watches, pens, multitools, camping gear, and a whole host of other bits n bobs.

Show Notes.

Wrist Check
Grand Seiko SBGX267
Tudor Pelagos 39
Arken Instrumentum Armoury Edition

Mentioned by James.
Wingback
Urban EDC Supply
Titanium bit driver
Knipex Tools
Muyshondt Aeon Flashlight
Blancpain Air command 36.5mm in Titanium
40 and 20 podcast
Omega GoodPlanet 38.5mm Titanium Aqua Terra

Mentioned by Ken.
Victorinox Classic SD
Snow peak Website
A Lange and Sohne Odysseus
Omega Ploprof

Mentioned by Philip.
Serica Ref. 6190 FIELD CHRONOMETER DENALI
Leatherman Charge+ TTi - Sheath Options / Gift Box
Crown & Buckle Matte supreme strap
Resco Black Frog watch

Homework
Lupin | Netflix Official Site
The Terminal List - Season 1 | Prime Video
Youknowthebo Youtube
...more
1h 13min
September 29, 2023 Episode 2 - Upgrades
James, Philip and Ken discuss upgrading their gear. Watches, cameras, torches, clothing, bags, and the possible creation of 'Philip and Kens handy accessories line.'

Wrist check:
Serica 5303
Arken Instrumentum
Omega 30 from the 60's

Mentioned by:

James:
Delugs crazy horse strap
Farer Chrono Contempo
Wuben X3
Able Carry Daybreaker 2
Fuji XS20
Sony A7C II

Philip:
P&Co Instrument Overlanders Jacket
Fuji X100v

Ken:
Sony A7III
Ricoh GR3
The Northface Base camp Duffel
The Northface washbag

Recommendations:
The Continental - Amazon Prime
Defender X
Itchy Boots Youtube

Where to find or contact us:
Form and Function Podcast Instagram
[email protected]
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1h 15min

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How many episodes does Form and Function have?

The podcast currently has 121 episodes available.

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