Talking Watches With Wei Koh

The world of watches is a small one, and if invited to a few of the larger international horological events, one begins to realize that there are indeed some special people without which the landscape simply wouldn't be the same. Wei Koh, the founder of Revolution Magazine is one of them. He is a connoisseur of, well, life. Whether it be vintage motorcycles, fine shoes, great wine, or indeed watches, Wei Koh is the definition of a tastemaker. And today, we're talking watches.

[@justintse4017]

Somebody who tells stories instead of spewing watch facts.. Great man, great episode

[@Minntality]

This is also why i'm a big fan of Wei Koh. We all love nerding out on watch facts but the stories are what keep us all coming back.

[@tytytyme33]

Yeah his watches are independent, therefore have no classy astethics

[@brentl.vaneaton6901]

Justin Tse very nice episode, indeed

[@spacebjorn]

@@basedincali8707 what?

[@sensei-lr4cj]

Very original. This guy knows exactly what he wants, he doesn't seem to mind the fact that Ralph Lauren doesn't share his taste in watches😁 Also very well spoken.

[@Lipton_Kizzle]

this episode is the best one ever, its literally just Wei Koh talking about his stories and the history behide his watches and its great, hoodinkee please find for people like Wei Koh

[@jackzhang1844]

That Richard Mille anecdote puts Wei into the running for the most interesting man in the world.

[@TheOneInYellow]

Now THAT is a great collection. Price was not the reason Koh bought those pieces, but because each piece actually had a meaning, from design to art to history, to him. Omega, URWERK, Richard Mille, Panerai, etc; all fantastic pieces! I also hope that he gets his father's Rolex back to him one day (good luck!)

[@WristwatchAddiction]

TheOneInYellow dude, I could not agree with you more! Original, meaningful, perfect. 👍

[@danielvilla4097]

This was the best episode ever. No PP, but the guest kept you entertained and did a great job describing the story behind each watch as well as incorporating them to life experiences and friendships.

[@victorl.9569]

This is the kind of Talking Watches video that originally brought me to Hodinkee. It hit all the marks: engaging guest, interesting watches, fascinating stories -- every minute of it was pure gold.

[@JohnSmith-xq6cv]

If hodinkee posted a talking watches once a week they would be a top 100 channel on KZbin

[@Ax07605]

Yeah but then you got to focus on quality of guest, and there's not that many die hard watch collectors, where really a rare breed

[@mrebear9758]

It'd get boring - same old Rolex's, APs and Pateks each week. The more selective format is better (and still, at times, gets a bit samey).

[@williamcull]

The sushi story is so great. It was really Unbelievable!

[@metinotje]

Nothing unbelievable about that story.

[@iutlu]

so great hey you have an watch that shows you're wealthy, let us pay for everything. at least no effing submariner!

[@adhynugroho9424]

I would assume that if everyone there could afford an RM watch, paying for the meal and drinks wouldn't be a big problem.

[@fredso]

I've had a similar experience in Shinjuku, but I wore a Grand Seiko

[@cliffwheeler7357]

Wei Koh is a great guy and a true connoisseur of horological craftsmanship. A superb and unusual collection, those three Speedmasters were incredible. This episode of talking watches was so entertaining, unlike the one a couple of weeks ago with that rapper guy. He rolls up with a case full of Pateks and expects everyone to kneel down in adoration. He knew the price of everything and the value of nothing. I hope Hodinkee learnt their lesson with that guy.

[@GokkunGuru]

Cliff Wheeler Nigga please!

[@rousseau327]

@@GokkunGuru lol

[@todorelojconfernando]

If this is the last episode of the year it's the best why to close it, the two best journalist in Horology thank you so much and may God bless you, Merry Christmas

[@ryanmanak4129]

Collecting Vintage Watches agreed but then bezel pronunciation bothered me more than it should

[@Kozling]

Would not be my choice of timepieces but what a nice well spoken man. That’s what is so amazing about collecting, buy what you love and forget everyone else.

[@littledeel]

Koz well spoken apart from this “beeezle” thing.

[@rousseau327]

@@littledeel lol

[@SpaghettiKillah]

OMG that SpeedMaster in all blue and ceramic is just jaw-dropping. Love the bracelet too.

[@unnamedhero5111]

Snoopy !

[@geezer8294]

Thank god, it's not Pras episode 3. Great episode!

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

yes, God knows how much you secretly love pras's watch videos.

[@The_God_of_Sexual_Intercourse]

The real Archie is probably watching a tgv vid right now

[@gmshadowtraders]

lol @Phatso!

[@Marktrax17]

Another great episode! I love that he isn't only focused on every variation or a Submariner or Daytona.

[@amintaslneto]

I was missing this series a lot. His VC is just breadth taking!!

[@jonathandiamond6107]

See, this is what watch collecting is all about. Not just saying, well I became successful and I had money so I got these name-brands. No. There is a story and journey that you take with each piece and this collection itself is extremely beautiful and well diverse. Love it.

[@MrDolarhyde88]

"I put it on and it just makes me happy" - Surely the endgame of all watch collecting 😄

[@khronokraze]

Great watch collection, great associated stories, and I really hope he gets that Rolex back. Thanks for this video.

[@redneck4528]

Wei is a true gentleman and a hustler, this guy personally moves a ton of watches. Respect.

[@janetbrown3956]

LOVE the originality of this man's collection

[@retrosurfer2348]

What an awesome meeting of minds. A delight to watch thanks!

[@freshramses]

Beeeeezel

[@connerferguson1667]

freshramses- laughing really hard....

[@smr32061]

Another great video. So interesting how every person you interview, has different watch collection pieces and different brand preferences. Also, how each watch, has some kind of meaning for them. Some pieces are really extreme in design. Fascinating.

[@lamkevinp]

One of the most enjoyable episodes

[@bubbab7792]

An extraordinary gentleman and great interview, thank you Ben. I truly wish he could find his family watch, a true legacy to his wonderful family.

[@gr8foru376]

Thanks Guys, Wei love the your collection, man you have some serious coin invested in watches! Max respect, love to see people succeeding and spending on their passion.

[@ginyamaguchi1421]

$10,000 cash! That's how you catch a criminal.

[@EMKWANREVIEWS]

Beautiful collection. I particularly love the Gold AP.

[@rupture012]

enjoy your videos btw

[@UmarHKhan]

Absolutely. Solid gold APs are something else.

[@algorithm007ify]

ewww

[@arnoldarnoldsson9572]

A solid gold daydate 40 with a black diamond baguette dial is out of this world though!

[@fredchoi5613]

Wei Koh's collection is amazingly nice !! Amazingly beautiful !!

[@EastCoastCouture]

Wei Koh is such a boss...

[@MikeAnderson-mh2og]

Nick Zumbrun Yeah he's great

[@adhynugroho9424]

He comes off as a good with really high standard of work, little tolerance for subpar performance... like a boss's boss.

[@tytytyme33]

I feel like he's full of shit, but maybe I'm wrong

[@justinregister795]

I truly hope he can get his heirloom Rolex back. Great video.

[@Lord_of_The_World]

Wow. This was awesome. So knowledgeable, articulate, and well spoken. Great story teller which I loved.

[@Greggieboy76]

My 2 favourite watch commentators - loved this one!

[@stevenmahoney4021]

Excited for this episode, one I've been expecting for a while.

[@Eltargrimm]

Fantastic episode! Sometimes the collectors fail to live up to my expectation, but Wei Koh seems to be the boss (didn't know of him before I watched the vid) and has a story to tell about his watches!

[@Jamesah1975]

This is my second favourite Talking Watches episode, brilliant collection and a great ending to the video. My favourite episode has to be Jack’s gold Rolex. Would love to be a one watch guy.

[@Wonder380]

What a wonderful collection! Wei Koh is a real character; just like his collections.

[@patryklau]

I guess Hodinkee heard us after Pras part 2. Awesome episode with Wei Koh and Ben. Hope to see more like this!

[@kimosabi860]

Great segment. Very articulate guy. I have learned so much as a neophyte to watches. Thanks

[@Khanh.Nguyen369]

Great episode. Like him, most of my watches have a story behind them. This really hit home when he mentioned the missing Rolex. I regret to this day selling my first milestone watch.

[@weih723]

What an amazing episode, love the sake and NASA stories, and to my surprise all the speedmaster !

[@taeemmanuel8464]

Great to see a guy that actually knows watches, talk about his collection. Unique collection too

[@muemue888]

love the way he talks and love that he talks about the stories behind the watches.

[@geroldatlarge1841]

Mr Koh takes it to another level. Great interview HODINKEE.

[@brewwatchco]

First time I’ve heard Wei speak - really well spoken and nice fellow. Definitely a unique collection as well.

[@istike29]

love this guy and amazing collection - such colorful watches and such colorful stories behind all of them

[@ASHSRV]

Three awesome Omega's! Great collection sir.

[@manuacharya4568]

Waiting waiting............. and they finally upload one video!!!

[@mark10601]

I can watch these 2 chatting about watches all day

[@khktgnk57]

i watch this every few months. probably my favourite episode after John Mayer 2 and Goldberger

[@lengjai108]

My favorite Talking Watches episode.

[@austina96]

Amazing episode guys definitely one I'm gonna come back to over and over!

[@SinghformeMickey]

Best Talking Watches yet. Such a cool guy.

[@anthonykitema532]

This was great! Such an awesome collection!

[@jayremi4384]

That De Bethune is such a beauty.

[@JCW80]

I hope he gets his watch back, and I hope we hear about it if he does. Good luck Wei Koh! Great episode!

[@VV-nd7pv]

Best interview👍. Need more of this kind of people like Wei koh

[@yungnietzsche2302]

Very unique collection! A nice change from the usual collections and very knowledgeable guest.

[@ngoodey]

His enthusiasm makes you excited about brands you previously hadn’t considered

[@craigblykins]

That was a REALLY interesting and unique collection. Some of those watches I have never seen before, and frankly would not know where to even go to attempt to buy one.

[@robdundon9349]

Stunning and original collection. Great video.

[@lohkwanchuan5849]

fantastic episode! Love it! A big Hodinkee and Revolution Fan from Singapore!

[@357mview2]

I have been waiting for this one for a long long time

[@fa5234]

I'll gladly watch another talking watches with Wei koh.What a difference between Pras and Wei Koh.

[@bengalvin71]

What a fabulous fun interview. Such a great fun raconteur. Thank you. Subbed.

[@9time007]

Those three speedy's! What a lovely collection.

[@RajatSadanandan]

Finally a collection that I can relate to the most 🙌

[@geraldwoodny5252]

What an awesome episode..I love this show

[@purpleswag2313]

One of the best yet!

[@KurzawaJakub]

I really enjoyed this episode. Good work, Hodinkee Team. :)

[@garyabrahams7609]

Lovely video. He was great to listen to. I enjoyed the stories behind his collection

[@Karsonbarnes11]

Solid, respectable collection. I love the DeBetune, they're an awesome brand.

[@tomroman7455]

Wow, what a fateful video - I just subscribed to Revolution magazine and am awaiting my first issue. Also, for some reason I was thinking of the Silver Snoopy and was going to Google it to see more photos but then - BAM! - this video appears. Thanks for the video and the fascinating guest. Happy Holidays to everyone...

[@Harry_16710]

You can learn a lot from this guy; very bright. Great interview.

[@austino775]

Great taste this guy has! I love the Richard Mille story in Tokyo!

[@Mr.Mavericke]

This dude has impeccable taste in my opinion. If I inherited his collection I would keep every single 1. He has a marvelous eye 4 uniqueness & refinement.

[@omololuolalekan]

Wei Koh is extremely well spoken. Great episode.

[@leopoldschaefer969]

Love their dynamic!

[@7rslender]

Great collection, not all watches would be my cup of tea tough, but that's perfectly fine. I wish him that he gets his Datejust back.

[@EdwardViaTomato]

Probably the best collection I've seen on Talking Watches, which is typically Talking Rolex (Daytona). Just needed a Nautilus or Aquanaut.

[@kml1399]

WE NEED MORE OF THIS :-) Awesome content and keep us posted, if someone returns Wei Koh´s Rolex!

[@alexshewan]

That gold AP is stunning. Big fan!

[@AndrewWood42]

Excellent edition of Talking Watches!

[@matt1315s]

Wonderful collection. You can tell he has fun with his collecting, thats what this is all about. I think some take this to seriously.

[@justcallmeq8120]

Absolutely in love with the snoopy, so sentimental for me.

[@rtomson]

Insightful interview - truly a great collector.

[@rodrodriguez3334]

The Yes man himself! Great variety in his collection and like him, my first serious timepiece was a Panerai (PAM112).

[@MrVendorist]

You guys belong to the same family..... THE RICH FAMILY!

[@joeyc4083]

yeah i guess i need a RM so that someone sends me a bottle and pays my dinner bill! lol

[@crazyhydraful]

Dayammm!

[@3signets]

Awesome collection and animated story to enhance each time pieces.

[@dantonchat71]

Collection on point, so cool to see a de Béthune !

[@spl4028]

HODINKEE!, absolutely stunning!

[@turboZ3]

ooh that gold AP and VC are majestic!

[@chris3081]

Amazing stories - would love it if he got his watch back

[@nicholascowen]

i love how quick wei speaks

[@swaggergentleman1215]

I can understand your feeling Wei Koh. I have a Seiko 5 passed to me from my grand father a Seiko 5. So I truly hope you find one

[@tim2468]

A stellar collection.

[@JMImperial54]

Great background stories from Wei Koh.

[@JustLikeThisYo]

What a collection!! He's also very articulate. I am actually starting to question if I am pronouncing "beh-zel" correctly... he really seems like he would know how to pronounce it the correct way.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

engaging conversation and telling of tales 👍🏼 grandad's watch was probably pawned, or sold on the blackmarket right away. perhaps someone has it and will see this one day.

[@bk46]

Excellent & thoughtful collection