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March 16, 2024 Episode 24. Tom Place
We are very happy to be joined by Tom Place this week, Professional stunt man and coordinator, Diver, fighter, lover and all around lovely chap.
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Show Notes
Episode 24 - Tom Place
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Toms Instagram
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Wrist Check.
Tom - Tudor FXD Blacked out.
James - TAG Heuer 1964 CS3111
Ken - Arken Instrumentum
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Mentioned by Tom.
IWW International Watch Works
Ashland Leather- Fat Herbie
Ineos Grenadier
Weiss Watch Company
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Mentioned by James.
Teddy Baldassarre video with Tom Place
‘Vellies’ from Jim Green, African Ranger.
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Mentioned by Ken.
Zulu Alpha
51 min
March 09, 2024 Episode 23. British Watchmakers Day.
James and Ken chat about the upcoming British Watchmakers event in London, where Ken will be exhibiting. Mostly watches, but a bit of film, philosophy, and general silliness thrown in too.
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Show Notes
Episode 23 - British Watchmakers Day.
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Wrist Check.
James - Oris Pointer Date Cervo Volante on Molequin Strap
Ken - Arken Alterum special edition.
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Mentioned by James.
Standard H Podcast, Molequin Episode
Clemence Watches
Fears 38 ‘1924’ Brunswick
Vertex
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Mentioned by Ken.
William Wood Fire Exit watch
Farer
Christopher Ward Bel Canto
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Homework.
James - Napoleon on Apple TV
Ken - Past Lives on Netflix
50 min
March 02, 2024 Episode 22. Solo Action.
A short bit of solo action from James this week. A mix of gear, watches, cameras, and gear philosophy... kind of.
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Show Notes.
Episode 22 - Solo Action.
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Wrist Check.
James - Omega Speedmaster 60th on Veblenist Wolf Grey strap.
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Mentioned by James.
Lautie x Urban EDC Supply Shuffle V2
Excessorise Me youtube video on Shuffle v2
Fears Redcliffe 39.5
Fujifilm X-S20
Sony A7C2
Fuji X100VI
The Grey Nato Podcast
Longines x Hodinkee Ti GMT For Sale. DM me (gearetal) on Instagram.
Grand Seiko SBGX267 For Sale. DM me (gearetal) on Instagram.
Total War PC Games series
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Homework.
Shogun on Disney Plus
17 min
February 24, 2024 Episode 21. Flashlights and general geekery.
James and Ken chat about flashlights or torches at different price points. Plus the usual general geekery.
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Show Notes
Episode 21 - Flashlights
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Wrist Check.
James - Rolex Explorer 1 114270.
Ken - Arken Alterum
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Mentioned by James.
Fuji X100VI
40 and 20 podcast Episode 202; the five types of watch collector.
Mukama
Banggood
Lumintop Tool AA and AAA.
Olight Perun 2 Mini.
Nitecore Tini 2.
Rovyvon Aurora range (A3 etc.).
Wurkkos TS10v2.
Olight Baton 4 Premium.
Olight Seeker 4 pro and Mini.
Prometheus Light Beta QR v2.
Foursevens Preon P1.
Reylight Pineapple Mini.
CWF Micro Click and Peanut.
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Mentioned by Ken.
Goruck M23
Interview with Taylor Weldon from Carryology with Worn and Wound.
Olight I3t.
Nitecore MT2A Pro.
Wuben X3.
Muyshondt Flieger.
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Homework.
Ken - The Outfit on Netflix
1 hr 4 min
February 17, 2024 Episode 20. Watches as Supermarkets.
Yup... you read that correctly. James, Ken, and Philip try to align watch brands with UK supermarkets. Plus the usual gear, watch, and content chat.
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Show Notes.
Episode 20 -
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Wrist Check.
James - Tudor Blackbay 54
Ken - Arken Alterum
Philip - Rolex Explorer 2 on Veblenist leather NATO.
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Mentioned by James.
Rovyvon A3 in MAO finish.
Mentioned by Philip.
WESN /P&Co knife
Mentioned by Ken.
Victorinox Super Tinker.
Homework.
James - Spotify as a child pacifier.
Philip - Trailrunner Nation episode. Run 4 LT Podcast episode.
Ken - Making Time podcast.

55 min
February 10, 2024 Episode 19. A wee bit of Q&A.
James, Ken, and Philip ask each other questions. Just because. Usual mix of gear, watches, and general all-around geekery.
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Show Notes.
Episode 19 - A wee bit of Q&A
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Wrist Check.
James - TAG Heuer CS3111 on Delugs strap
Ken - Arken Ulterum
Philip - Longines x Hodinkee Spirit Zulu Time GMT

Mentioned by James.
Grand Seiko 37mm SBGX355
James Grand Seiko SBGX267
Temu.
Custom Ti Pen from Magnus Industries
Olight Seeker 4 Pro
Omega Seamaster 2551.80.00
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Mentioned by Ken.
Maurice Moves YouTube Temu Episode
Dr Galpin/ Huberman Podcast Ep.
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Mentioned by Philip.
Grand Seiko SBGH341 and SBGH343
Grand Seiko SBGW299
Grand Seiko SBGJ235
Flexispot E8 Standing Desk
Navaris Standing Balance BoardMotone Customs
Royal Enfield
BMW RNineT
Vollebak
Thrudark
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Homework
James - Wingback 1L Pouch
Philio - Dr Peter Attia Training for Centenarian Decathlon podcast, Outlive book
Ken - Mr & Mrs Smith on Amazon.
1 hr 14 min
February 03, 2024 Episode 18. 3 Watches for £1k.
Ken, James, and Philip pick 3 watches each to come in under £1,000. Probably a few you're not expecting!? Let us know what your three would be.
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Show Notes
Episode 18 - 3 Watches for £1k.
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Wrist Check.
James - Kurono Tokyo Calendrier 1 on Molequin strap
Ken - Arken Instrumentum
Philip - Serica 5303
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Mentioned by James.
Longines Conquest Heritage Power Reserve
Matchbox 20
Counting Crows
Hamilton Kahaki Field SWAT Japan edition.
Citizen promaster 37mm
Traska Summitier
Clemence Watches Munro
Benrus Ultra Deep
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Mentioned by Ken.
Barbie
Nodus Sector Deep
Sangin Overlord
G shock DW5600
Lorier Hydra 3
Marathon Navigator
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Mentioned by Philip.
Tag Heuer Chronograph.
Zenith Chronomaster Original with Moonphase
Christopher Ward Sealander 36mm GMT
Seiko 5 Sports GMT Two tone.
Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical PVD.
Scurfa Diver One Ti in Blue.
Citizen Promaster diver with full lume.
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Homework
James - Jeeves and Wooster TV Show
Ken - Christian Craighead Episode of Shawn Ryan podcast
Philip - Hijack from Apple TV.

49 min
January 27, 2024 Episode 17. A bit of a jumble.
James, Ken and Philip talk watches, TV, Lego, AlieExpress, Bond... oh and some more about watches.
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Show Notes
Episode 17 - A bit of a jumble.
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Wrist Check.
James - Zenith El Primero 1969 Original on Veblenist castaway blue strap
Ken - Arken Instrumentum
Philip - Aquastar Model 60 on Crown and Buckle Chevron Iron Knit

Mentioned by James.
Masar Springbars
Notorious EDC Kingpin slipjoint.
Framar Knives.
Spyderco Pingo.
ZT Knives 0235.
Anso Monte Carlo.
Toyo Steel.
Baltic Hermetique Time and Tide edition.
Farer Discovery 36mm

Mentioned by Ken.

Batman Nike Air Trainer
Rolex Milgauss
Omega Planet Ocean Casino Royale
Daniel Craig Watch Collection Interview

Mentioned by Philip.
Omega 29mm Aqua Terra 2577.80.
Roark x Halley Stevensons Axeman Jacket
Lego Batcycle
Bike EXIF - Designing the Batman motorcycle
Hz Watches HZ.01
Rolex 1019 Milgauss
Watches of Distinction
Omega Seamaster in red gold. 2136.50
GQ 10 Essentials - Jeremy Allan White & Pierce Brosnan

Homework
James - Jury Duty on Freevee (Amazon UK).
Ken - The Bear on Disney+ and Jeremy Allen White’s Tee
Philip - Daisy Jones & the Six on Amazon Prime

1 hr 42 min
January 20, 2024 Episode 16. Bag hunting, a mini guide.
James and Ken talk AlieExpress, watches, pouches, and all things bags, with the goal of informing Kens next bag purchase for an upcoming trip.
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Show Notes
Episode 16 - Bag hunting. A mini guide.

Wrist Check.
James - Longines Legend Diver 36mm on RSM fine canvas strap.
Ken - Seiko SUS on Gurkha regimental colour nato strap

Mentioned by James.
Private White VC Sale
Thule Chasm duffel range
Bellroy Venture 26L
Evergoods CHZ26
Aer SF slim pouch in Xpac
Ablecarry Max 30L backpack
Ablecarry Joey and Stash pouches
Goruck Heritage GR1 26L
Fjallraven Gear bag
Trakke Folden pouches
Millican bags
Bellroy Transit backpack plus 37L
Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
Eagle Creek Isolate packing cubes
Bellroy Venture Sling 6L
Wingback Everyday pack

Mentioned by Ken.
P&Co x WESN knife collaboration
ALIEXPRESS HAUL:
KZ EDX PRO in-ear monitorsUV TorchRFID Wallet
Car Window Breaker
Hanging Clips for RAF Jumpsuit projectTackle boxEarplugs
Posture Corrector
Osprey packing cubes

Homework
James - To War with a 4th Hussar by Peter Crichton
Ken - Sweetwater by Jason Heaton
1 hr 5 min
January 13, 2024 Episode 15. Predictions, hopes and dreams for 2024.
James and Ken talk through their watch and gear-based hopes and dreams for 2024. Brown dials, gold cases, smaller watches, and lots and lots more Titanium!
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Show Notes.
Episode 15 - Predictions, hopes and dreams for 2024.
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Wrist Check.
James - Omega Railmaster 36mm on Veblenist Defender Grey strap
Ken - CWC Royal Navy Diver.
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Mentioned by James.
Bulgari Snake (Serpenti)
Tudor Black ceramic Black Bay
Bremont Martin Baker
OT Podcast.
Teddy Baldassarre interview with Tom Place.
Spyderco Pingo
Woro Knives

Mentioned by Ken.
IWC Aquaman
IWC Petronas
Tom Place IG

Homework
James - Toyo Steel storage containers.
Ken - Weekly Memory Jar.

1 hr 13 min

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