Wassup Wei Koh | A Short Film by The Hour Glass

Spend enough time on Instagram and you'll come across this guy who's seemingly obsessed with dachshunds, exorbitantly priced Swiss sausages and selfies taken while holding ice-cream. He also seems to possess exceptionally bad luck when it comes to flying, having documented many airport-induced meltdowns on his Instagram. Schadenfreude in the 21st century.
He also knows a thing or two about watches.
We're talking about Wei Koh, founder of both Revolution and The Rake. He’s in print, he’s online, he’s everywhere. Wei is also one of the most eloquent and sartorially savvy guys in the watch industry. Having helped shift watch editorial from the dusty hobbyist section of the bookstore to the coffee tables of Savile Row tailors.
Always on the move, we managed to catch Wei in his hometown of Singapore to hear his take on watches: the industry, the media landscape and where he thinks it’s all going to end up.

[@jackjack.2704]

Never get into a debate with any man with 2 watches on and a Tom Selleck Magnum P.I. season 2 Blue-Ray limited D.v.D. edition Hawaiin shirt on gentlemen🍸.

[@TheHourGlassOfficial]

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[@jackjack.2704]

@@TheHourGlassOfficial Thank you Sir...I enjoyed your film.

[@blymark83]

Wei is simultaneously amazingly articulate and wonderfully expressive. Nothing short of wizardry in communication.

[@richardman28]

I could listen to 3 people talk about watches all day due to their knowledge and enthusiasm. Wei Koh is one of them!!

[@TheHourGlassOfficial]

Thanks Richard. You're right, Wei is an endless pool of knowledge.

[@rogerparis]

Wei is such a brilliant, articulate and endlessly interesting man whatever the topic. Always a pleasure and education to hear his thoughts. Thanks Wei.

[@randotooming2433]

as a long period regular journalist (and most of that time - a watch lover in secrecy) i must admit Wei Koh has become a certain kind of hero to me. among some other individuals this man has roughly in a decade changed the perspective how people look at modern watch industry. my secret wish is that one day i will work with him.

[@quarters-eye8922]

Wei Koh is awesome. Love Revolution Watch. Thank you for this interview. Wei Koh is the coolest Watch enthusiasts and journalists out there - by far. The Rake and Revolution Watch are a testament to his genius

[@TheHourGlassOfficial]

Thanks for your comment, totally agree!

[@kennychung7771]

By far!

[@swedeturbo666]

i feel no one can refute this guy. he will just rant you till surrender. substance though

[@IFELL100]

Also: Wei Koh, Jean-Claude Biver and Ben Clymer. No matter how long video/interview you make, I’ll always watch it all as these people are such a joy to listen to. 👍

[@TheHourGlassOfficial]

Very true, thanks for the comment!

[@DjBELObeatz]

6:25 to 7:30 was completely poignant and brought me joy! Captured the flaws that are on display in so many publications. What a brilliant take.

[@AP-pg5dx]

Loving these interview series guys👌🏻 Keep them coming🙏🏻

[@TheHourGlassOfficial]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@fastbikesandtoomuchcoffee6871]

I’m three years late but this was such an interesting video to watch! I’ve only recently started to watch the Revolution channel and I really appreciate the passion, knowledge and perspective he brings to the watch world.

[@ic3gr00v3]

So good...need more of this! Wei Kohs passion exudes in every interview and this is no different. Very acute thinking, articulate and hugely enjoyable to listen to. Well done on production on this too Hour Glass! 👌

[@TheHourGlassOfficial]

100% agree, a true icon. Many thanks for the kind feedback

[@oxysoxos]

Wei Koh is one of the very few gents who gets away with wearing two watches. ;-) Interesting guy and a great interview.

[@limyewheng]

This is very insightful! Thank you

[@greaterbayareahero1401]

Wei, the man who made the Hawaiian shirt fashionable again!

[@NikonFM2n]

Before studying up on the Speedmaster study up on how impossible it was to go to the moon with 1960's technology.

[@georgebodegon]

Thank you! Thoroughly enjoyed this piece!

[@gmshadowtraders]

A watch on both wrists. Total Alpha.

[@richardman28]

Wei usually wears 2 watches...checkout his other interviews

[@TRUYORK718]

Wei koh is Seiko's older brother

[@stevenuk]

this is an excellent piece, for many reasons.

[@TheHourGlassOfficial]

Thank you. Wei has great insights on the watch industry.

[@alonbj]

Two thumbs up Wei & Mike!

[@kahuhipajae4088]

Brilliant Mr. Wei.

[@TheHourGlassOfficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@kataotr3816]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Rcorp31]

Wei Koh is sooooo effing cool. Hoping that I can share a cocktail one night and exchange stories with him.

[@IFELL100]

I’m loving this video. Totally agree that there is a need for more watch lovers in the watch industry... like me. So, any jobs? ;)

[@TedNemeth]

Love Wei Koh

[@jettaca88]

I still don’t get wearing 2 watches at the same time😂

[@reconditionarepantofipiele1272]

Never wear 2 watches, one on each hand... Just use a dual-time watch.

[@phill1041]

First person ever I saw wear two watches and it work for them

[@TheHourGlassOfficial]

Wei can pull it off for sure!

[@NikolausHirsch]

He's such an amazing guy. Had the pleasure of meeting Wei at SIHH2019 - big fan 👍

[@TheHourGlassOfficial]

Fascinating chap!

[@derekholyfield6089]

The worst.

[@KokoDionis]

Very well spoken and interesting. Why does he always wear 2 watches?

[@TheHourGlassOfficial]

Sometimes one watch is not enough 😂

[@MrTomCGavin]

No one: Wei Koh: Right?

[@thlee3]

gift of gab ...

[@kelvin.008]

Father is Law Prof..

[@thlee3]

@@kelvin.008 and singapore ambassador

[@phmwu7368]

18:32 mediocre indeed but some well-known websites still hire free-lancers while some knowledgeable (senior) watch collectors would write articles for FREE... something to think about!

[@TheHourGlassOfficial]

We're always looking for watch collectors to write on their area of expertise (be that one brand or one collection): If you would like to pen an article or know someone who would, please fill out the form attached and ask for David. www.thehourglass.com/contact-us/

[@sonysonyar8667]

Saya kemarin ingin beli Rolex Sub marine tapi toko anda bilang tidak tersedia.dan saya liat di toko nya ada

[@TheHourGlassOfficial]

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[@timeisahumanconstruct9251]

SHOW MORE WATCHES!!!! You are a watch retailer, no?!

[@timeisahumanconstruct9251]

lmao when he said he was offended by superbad. weak sauce.

[@Heart.Maldives]

HODINKEE has silicone valley

[@MadMan-cp6tn]

Too ambitious for me...

[@vrbanitas]

so pretentious 🤦🏻‍♂️