Form and Function

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

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

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.

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

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

As promised, Tom Clemence joins us for Part 2 of this years Watches and Wonders chat. Favourites, fandom and a side of bromance.

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Show Notes 

Episode 29  - Part 2 of Watches and Wonders Week with Tom Clemence. 

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Wrist Check.

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Tom - Clemence Munro British Watchmakers edition

James -  Omega Railmaster on Veblenist strap

Ken - Arken Alterum on blue test strap. 

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Mentioned.

Tudor BB58 GMT on Bark and Jack IG

The Deep Track ep with Bilal Khan

Tudor Monochrome BB41

Teddy Baldassarre W&W coverage

Worn and Wound Watches and Wonders podcast coverage

Zenith Defy Revival Diver

IWC Eternal

Zenith Defy Extreme

Nivada Grenchen F77

Grand Seiko SLGW003

Piaget Ultrathin Tourbillion 

ALS Datograph

Furlan Marri 

Baltic gold watches

Tag Heuer Glassbox skipper in rose gold

Chopard Green Sector Dial

Doxa Sub 200t

Sinn U50 Hydra

Millican Bags

Wind proof umbrella

Saloman Trailblazer 30 litre

James and Philip are sadly stuck in blighty, but Ken is in Geneva for a week of watches and watch related festivities. He's joined by Tom Clemence of Clemence Watches, and the crew unpack a bit of whats come out of the show so far. Rolex, Tudor, Bremont and a bit of Vacheron Constantin.

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Show Notes 

Episode 28  - Part 1 of Watches and Wonders Week. With a surprise guest.

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Wrist Check.

Tom - Clemence Munro in Highland Amber

James - Tudor Black Bay 54 

Ken - Arken Alterum on blue test strap. 

Philip - Longines x Hodinkee Spirit Zulu Time GMT 

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Mentioned.

Tudor Black Bay 58 in solid gold, now with a full gold bracelet.

Hondinkee Radio Episode

Vacheron Constantin Overseas green dials

Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT

Tudor Black Bay 41 Monochrome

Bremont relaunch

Rolex Deep Sea in solid gold

Rolex GMT Master 2 with Black and Grey Bezel.  
Rolex Perpetual 1908 Black dial. Turns out it's not new!

James, Ken and Philip have a bit of a chat about what Form and Function is, how does it manifest in our eyes. As usual, lots of waffle, lots of gear, watches, and a splattering of media content.

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Show Notes. 

Episode 27  - Form and Function… what is it to us? 

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Wrist Check.

James - Longines Legend Diver 36mm on RSM canvas strap.  

Ken - Arken Alterum on blue test strap. 

Philip - TAG Heuer CS3111 

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Mentioned.

Philips rejuvenated Seikos. See Philips IG soon! 

Cousins uk 

Hamilton Jassmaster Performer

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 42mm Ti

Tudor Pink Chrono

Fears Boutique in Bristol

New Seiko SPB replacement range

Knipex tools

Wilfa Svart coffee grinder

Wingback cache

Rivian R2 & R3

Studio Ghibli - Howls Moving Castle

Garactacle on Youtube

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Homework.

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Ken - The Deep Track podcast with Tom Place and  6 Days on Netflix
Philip - Kenta Gomazaki Instagram and  The Greyhound on Apple TV

Watches, Industry gossip, Cars, Books, Apps, 90's adverts, and the Argos catalogue. Are you not entertained?!

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Show Notes. 

Episode 26  - Kens download from the British Watchmakers Day.

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Wrist Check.

James - Omega Railmaster on Veblenist strap

Ken - Arken Alterum on blue test strap. 

Philip - TAG Heuer CS3111 

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Mentioned by Ken. 

Worn and Wound

TGN 

Clemence Watches

Bark and Jack

aBlogtoWatch

Christopher Ward

Farer

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Mentioned by Philip. 

Video of Jack Heuer explaining the Carrera 

Vertex. 

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Homework

James - Renault 5 EV. and Readly magazine App. 

Ken - P&Co Wayfare Field Watch

Philip - Trailevents.co and Finding Ultra by Rich Roll

James and Philip chat about buying and selling watches, tips and tactics, good and bad experiences on eBay, Chrono 24, and their thoughts on how to navigate selling watches; perhaps one of the most frustrating areas of watch enthusiasm.

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Show Notes. 

Episode 25  - Buying and Selling Watches.

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Wrist Check.

James - ⁠Tudor Black Bay 54⁠

Philip - ⁠Aquastar Model 60 black dial.⁠

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Mentioned by James.

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⁠Omega Speedmaster White dial. ⁠

⁠Fears Brunswick 38 'Silver Noir'⁠

⁠Ticking Time Homme⁠

⁠Kibble Watches⁠

⁠Watches of Distinction⁠ in Lymington

⁠Chrono24⁠

⁠Subdial⁠

⁠Grand Seiko 37mm Titanium JDM SBGX267⁠

⁠Seiko SNE585 Blue⁠

⁠Seiko SNE571 Brown⁠

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Mentioned by Philip.

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⁠Weir and Sons⁠ in Dublin

⁠Paul Sheeran⁠ in Dublin.

⁠Ichrono.ie⁠

⁠Vertex M36⁠

⁠Ebay⁠

⁠Getting to Yes⁠

⁠Tag Heuer CS3111⁠

⁠Watches by Timepiece⁠

⁠Seiko 5 GMT Black dial.⁠ 

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Homework.

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James - ⁠The Gentlemen⁠ - Netflix

Philip - ⁠Masters of the Air⁠ - Apple TV