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.

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.

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

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

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.

James, Ken, and Philip are back after a week's break with a ton of new gear and Part 2 of Ken's trip report from Japan. Watch shopping in Japan.

Show Notes 

Episode 14  - Ken does Japan. Part 2

Wrist Check.

Ken - IWC on TGN Nato strap

James - Tudor Black Bay 54.

Philip - Seiko SNZH55

Mentioned by James.

Tec Accessories Measuring Tape

Tec Accessories Isotope Tritium Fob

Linsoul KZ ZS10 Pro⁠. From ⁠TGN Gift Guide 2023

Knipex 8601180 Xmas Limited Edition. 

Mentioned by Ken.

PDW Scales

Victorinox Tinker

Book off

Seiko SUS

2nd Street

Blancpain Swatch

Don Quijote

Wifes Cartier

Plus9time

Jack Road

Watchnian

Sweetroad

Mentioned by Philip. 

Tec Accessories P7 suspension clip

Lone Labs - Micro Ti QR Quick-Release Keyring

EDCgear.co.uk

Tombo Mono Sand eraser

Homework.

Ken - 007 Road to 1 Million

James - Peta Pixel. Youtube and Podcast

Philip - The CWC Watches Issued To BBC War Correspondents

James, Ken, and Philip offer advice to Breitling the new owners of Universal Geneve, and Ken gives us the lowdown on his recent trip to Japan.

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Show Notes.

Episode 13  - Ken does Japan. Part 1.

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Wrist Check.

Ken - Seiko Field SUS on Benrus marine blue nato strap.

James - Tudor Black Bay 54.

Philip - Longines / Hodinkee Titanium Zulu time GMT. Crown and buckle Uniform matt nato

Mentioned by James.

Benrus Ultra Deep. 

Blancpain 38mm Bathyscaphe. 

The James Brand Burwell 

TJB Titanium bottle opener

TJB Gatecliff note pouch

Mentioned by Ken.

Breitling purchase UG

Yamato transport

Uniqlo trousers

Amazon packing cubes

Molle pouch

Ricoh GR3

Mentioned by Philip. 

Roark x Halley Stevensons Axeman Jacket

Halley Stevensons material

Sahara

Homework.

Ken - Reacher season 2. 

James - Carryology website. 

Philip - Cool Japan Guide - Abby Denson  and Pacific Vortex - Clive Cussler

James and Ken kick the watch related tires of 2023 and chat about a few of their favourites.

Show Notes.

Episode 12  - A few of our favourite watches of 2023.

Wrist Check.

James - Longines GMT Hodinkee collaboration on Erikas Original strap

Ken - Blancpain Swatch Atlantic

Mentioned by James.

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Doxa 300 Beta

Doxa Seddiqi

Doxa bling Sharkhunter

JLC Reverso Chronograph

Blancpain Bathyscaphe Hodinkee Limited Edition

Grand Seiko SBGW305

Aquastar Model 60

Firefly

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Mentioned by Ken. 

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Seiko SSK023K1

ALS Odysseus Chrono

Blancpain 70th Anniversary Act 1

MB&F HM8 MK2

Aquastar Benthos
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Homework.

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James - Shrinking on Apple TV plus and Party Down. 

Ken - Commando: Britains Ocean Warriors.

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

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