From the Founder of The Rake & Revolution - Wei Koh's Origin Story

Mark stopped into The Rake & Revolution offices in Singapore to have a chat with long-time friend in the industry, Wei Koh. Despite Wei's outsized influence on and coverage of the men's clothing and watch world, his own origin story is seldom discussed so we decided to tell it on video. Special thanks to the Revolution & The Rake video crew for helping with the video and audio!
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[@eddiewang11]

Can you guys adjust the volume. It’s so low it’s almost inaudible

[@eddiewang11]

@@markchodotcom I think there is a volume boost function built into KZbin so you should be able to correct for it fairly easily

[@eddiewang11]

@@markchodotcom thanks for the effort!

[@eddiewang11]

@@markchodotcom no worries. Appreciate all your videos. Keep up the good work✌️

[@jeanlefranc3817]

Thanks for your message. I thought something was going wrong with my ears

[@eddiewang11]

@@jeanlefranc3817 try to be in a very quiet environment and wear earphones, that helps

[@ryantan5963]

I love wei's origin story, its overcoming challenges 🎉

[@johnnyguitar6697]

Great conversation, guys. Being an avid reader of The Rake, I regret not meeting Wei Koh when I was living in Singapore. The man is interesting, and certainly made a success of himself. Some of what he's describing really strikes a chord: when I arrived in Singapore in 2006, there wasn't even one decent shoes shop there. Same for tailoring. So I was really surprised when I cam across the first issues of The Rake. Now, obviously, things are much different, Singapore has become much more stylish, be it for men's fashion, restaurants or bars. World class city through and through.

[@vr426]

Wei is hilarious. It's a treat to hear him speak! I wish this episode was longer!

[@SKLLC]

Glad I found this channel. I have met many athletes and celebs over my time. I am not the "can I have a photo" kind of person. I did come close to asking Snoop once.... Only now after watching this video, that I am kicking myself for not taking a photo with Wei. What a cool guy. I had the surprise pleasure of meeting Wei outside a clothing store in NY last September. He even asked what watch I was wearing. He was wearing a beautiful black AP RO. I laughed my ass off listening to the way he told this story. And it did cross my mind on several occasions how Wei got into the watch industry. If the moons align, and we all happen to be in NY at the same time, I would love to take you guys out to dinner. Love picking brains of interesting people. Side note, I am interested in "refreshing" my clothing style to suit my age more. I might be quoting my wife. But next time I am visiting NY, I will stop by. Great video!!

[@watch_MrG]

Love to hear Wei’s original story. These two gentlemen are flagships in men’s fashion

[@kelvin.008]

Charming chap Wei Koh, his father, Prof Tommy Koh is well loved in Singapore and globally too!

[@richienewyen908]

What a sess. Really enjoyed this. A convo between the two experts in what they’re doing

[@benmoore7946]

I really like this! Please consider making it a running series: Conversations with Mark & Wei. A different topic each month, produce it a little bit; sometimes smoking cigars, sometimes drinking something cool... I'd watch it with great pleasure. You could meet once and film two or three episodes and release them over time.

[@DenzelSmashington]

Second!

[@stoneriverwatches]

I really appreciate the interview topic and relaxed style of shooting. As someone who’s just beginning their career in watches, it can be demoralizing to feel stuck at the bottom. This interview and series gives me hope to push on to “make it” one day. Looking forward to part 2!

[@Hoppetakeyama]

Fantastic interview. It’s super cool to learn the origin of Revolution. I recently discovered the Armoury. I’ll be sure to stop by your shop when I visit Hang Kong. Wei is a really cool dude. 💯👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@RebirthBeyond]

Fantastic interview. It's a lot of fun listening to your stories and hope to see a part 2.

[@umq5147]

Awesome awesome awesome Love Wei And wish Marc talked more about his start More please 🤞🏼

[@SinnerAndSaint]

Thanks for this great and very interesting interview! Really love the authentic and outspoken stories of Wei. He's a very experienced and straight forward man. I appreciate that.

[@christianellopm]

Great, genuine video. Awesome.

[@kabatake]

Love the conversation. We need more of this

[@dimitriostsiganis]

That was very enjoyable conversation! Wei is way larger than life character.

[@about_timepieces]

Fantastic chat guys!

[@rahulramanathan5737]

Fantastic interview! Now we need Mark's back story. Also loved the shout out of Phil 😂

[@petersmith5832]

Wei has a strong command of the English language. Great interview.

[@Lassehansen3]

The only bad thing about this video is that it isn't longer 😄 Can't wait for (a hopefully) part two!

[@ericmal5055]

I really enjoyed the conversation. I would love to hear Mark’s origin story.

[@DGA-808]

Awesome interview!

[@StanfordChiou]

I'm digging the shoulders on Wei's jacket.

[@Jim58223]

Reupload? Also hope to see part 2.

[@clintonshiells3095]

Just came across this-really interesting interview. Wei-tell me about the bicycles. Which ones are they? What do you do with them? Guess you need to get up really early to ride in Singapore.

[@randlyce]

is the sound this quite that i have to turn the volume of my headphone to 80%?

[@RoosReviews]

Classic fitted clothing always! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@ajaysingh-ls7yp]

Can someone let me know who is sergio and sabastian they are talking about?

[@monkeypawism]

Loved it. Let's get Mark's story now!!! Link to Mark's only fans page, please.

[@certainstrength]

Volume is on the lower side. Can this be fixed?

[@jackyong815]

Love how Koh slapped Cho in the face at 0:47 SIN vs HKG 1-0

[@real_achimedes]

Great video. Wish Marc went into his origin story tho.

[@jongoodman7563]

I bought my first grown up watch from a sea of watches in Singapore in the early 90’s, a two tone submariner knock off. Oh, that I could return again, if nothing else to view things with new eyes. Love everything about Revolution, but remain curious as to when/how Wei learned French plus how he landed on his distinctive vibe/ascetic.

[@Ensorcle]

Part 2!

[@TheHagestol]

You know you age like fine wine.

[@TheMrverdes]

Legend!

[@starkid20]

Mark + Team - I love Wei, Revolution, Mark and The Armoury but the sound on this is really horrible. And the choppy transition edits on this is ....well, to put it simple is, bad. I am sure that many of us wouldn't mind waiting for this but can you perhaps load this video after it's been corrected?

[@CC-mq9iw]

I am all for fuller silhouettes--something reminiscent of the 1930s. Interestingly, I actually have to persuade my tailor to make my garments less fitted. Lol.

[@channgaishun]

The video....can't hear

[@channgaishun]

@@markchodotcom No worries! Thanks for the effort!

[@ffcc7655]

Gotta love Wei 😂

[@TheSunilSom]

The Cigar was Absolutely UNNECESSARY.

[@AkaiEgaoNoOtoko]

😮

[@syahzankudus1904]

2 wrists and 2 watches. That's the way to go.

[@ObligatoryPun]

This guy is absolutely hilarious!

[@davide8641]

top g

[@100kmp]

Where is the coffee..? only you smoking a cigar? What's going on...

[@ItsNeverTooHot4Leather]

Mark: "You can't really thrift a watch." OHHHHHHH, you sure as heck can! There are boatloads of vintage stores, thrift stores, charity shops, swap meets (swap n' shops), outdoor markets, etc all around the world that sell new/vintage watches. Open your mind, Mark! You'd be surprised what is really out there at affordable prices.

[@nl2935]

please dont promote smoking mark.

[@stoicroman9423]

Very stiff and awkward throughout the whole interview