Talking Watches With Wei Koh

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
  • 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.

Komentáře • 431

  • @justintse4017
    @justintse4017 Před 6 lety +765

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

    • @Minntality
      @Minntality Před 5 lety +12

      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
      @tytytyme33 Před 5 lety +1

      Yeah his watches are independent, therefore have no classy astethics

    • @brentl.vaneaton6901
      @brentl.vaneaton6901 Před 5 lety

      Justin Tse very nice episode, indeed

    • @spacebjorn
      @spacebjorn Před 3 lety

      @@basedincali8707 what?

  • @sensei-lr4cj
    @sensei-lr4cj Před 6 lety +516

    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
    @Lipton_Kizzle Před 6 lety +155

    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

  • @TheOneInYellow
    @TheOneInYellow Před 6 lety +266

    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
      @WristwatchAddiction Před 6 lety +2

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

    • @danielvilla4097
      @danielvilla4097 Před 6 lety +1

      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
    @victorl.9569 Před 6 lety +71

    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.

  • @jackzhang1844
    @jackzhang1844 Před 6 lety +115

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

  • @JohnSmith-xq6cv
    @JohnSmith-xq6cv Před 6 lety +446

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

    • @Ax07605
      @Ax07605 Před 5 lety +16

      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
      @mrebear9758 Před 2 lety

      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).

  • @cliffwheeler7357
    @cliffwheeler7357 Před 6 lety +70

    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.

  • @williamcull
    @williamcull Před 6 lety +422

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

    • @metinotje
      @metinotje Před 6 lety +12

      Nothing unbelievable about that story.

    • @iutlu
      @iutlu Před 5 lety +4

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

    • @adhynugroho9424
      @adhynugroho9424 Před 5 lety +9

      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
      @fredso Před 3 lety +6

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

  • @Kozling
    @Kozling Před 6 lety +89

    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
      @littledeel Před 5 lety

      Koz well spoken apart from this “beeezle” thing.

    • @rousseau327
      @rousseau327 Před 4 lety

      @@littledeel lol

  • @SpaghettiKillah
    @SpaghettiKillah Před 6 lety +9

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

  • @todorelojconfernando
    @todorelojconfernando Před 6 lety +128

    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
      @ryanmanak4129 Před 6 lety

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

  • @geezer8294
    @geezer8294 Před 6 lety +90

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

  • @Marktrax17
    @Marktrax17 Před 6 lety +7

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

  • @jonathandiamond6107
    @jonathandiamond6107 Před 6 lety +5

    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.

  • @redneck4528
    @redneck4528 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @retrosurfer2348
    @retrosurfer2348 Před 6 lety +2

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

  • @Wonder380
    @Wonder380 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @khronokraze
    @khronokraze Před 6 lety +17

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

  • @justinregister795
    @justinregister795 Před 6 lety +9

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

  • @Greggieboy76
    @Greggieboy76 Před 4 měsíci

    My 2 favourite watch commentators - loved this one!

  • @janetbrown3956
    @janetbrown3956 Před 6 lety +1

    LOVE the originality of this man's collection

  • @MrDolarhyde88
    @MrDolarhyde88 Před 5 lety +4

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

  • @amintaslneto
    @amintaslneto Před 6 lety

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

  • @Khanh.Nguyen369
    @Khanh.Nguyen369 Před 6 lety +3

    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.

  • @taeemmanuel8464
    @taeemmanuel8464 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @lamkevinp
    @lamkevinp Před 6 lety +9

    One of the most enjoyable episodes

  • @fredchoi5613
    @fredchoi5613 Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @geroldatlarge1841
    @geroldatlarge1841 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @Jamesah1975
    @Jamesah1975 Před 6 lety +1

    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.

  • @Eltargrimm
    @Eltargrimm Před 5 lety +2

    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!

  • @gr8foru376
    @gr8foru376 Před 6 lety +1

    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.

  • @EMKWANREVIEWS
    @EMKWANREVIEWS Před 6 lety +122

    Beautiful collection. I particularly love the Gold AP.

  • @muemue888
    @muemue888 Před 5 lety

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

  • @kimosabi860
    @kimosabi860 Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @patryklau
    @patryklau Před 6 lety +4

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

  • @bubbab7792
    @bubbab7792 Před 6 lety

    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.

  • @smr32061
    @smr32061 Před 6 lety +1

    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.

  • @EastCoastCouture
    @EastCoastCouture Před 6 lety +135

    Wei Koh is such a boss...

    • @MikeAnderson-mh2og
      @MikeAnderson-mh2og Před 6 lety +1

      Nick Zumbrun
      Yeah he's great

    • @adhynugroho9424
      @adhynugroho9424 Před 5 lety

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

    • @tytytyme33
      @tytytyme33 Před 5 lety

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

  • @jayremi4384
    @jayremi4384 Před 6 lety +7

    That De Bethune is such a beauty.

  • @brewwatchco
    @brewwatchco Před 6 lety

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

  • @istike29
    @istike29 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @JCW80
    @JCW80 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @Mr.Mavericke
    @Mr.Mavericke Před 6 lety

    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.

  • @ngoodey
    @ngoodey Před 3 lety

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

  • @fa5234
    @fa5234 Před 6 lety +12

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

  • @weih723
    @weih723 Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @mark10601
    @mark10601 Před 5 lety

    I can watch these 2 chatting about watches all day

  • @freshramses
    @freshramses Před 6 lety +271

    Beeeeezel

  • @Harry_16710
    @Harry_16710 Před rokem

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

  • @yungnietzsche2302
    @yungnietzsche2302 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @khktgnk57
    @khktgnk57 Před 4 lety

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

  • @lengjai108
    @lengjai108 Před 3 lety

    My favorite Talking Watches episode.

  • @7rslender
    @7rslender Před 6 lety +1

    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.

  • @billmedic1995
    @billmedic1995 Před 6 měsíci

    Awesome seeing two horological heavyweights sharing camera time. No one-upping here. Ben has been featured on Revolution’s channel as well. Great to see the lack of competitiveness.

  • @craigblykins
    @craigblykins Před 6 lety +1

    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.

  • @SinghformeMickey
    @SinghformeMickey Před 6 lety

    Best Talking Watches yet. Such a cool guy.

  • @JustLikeThisYo
    @JustLikeThisYo Před 6 lety +4

    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.

  • @9time007
    @9time007 Před 6 lety +8

    Those three speedy's! What a lovely collection.

  • @ginyamaguchi1421
    @ginyamaguchi1421 Před 6 lety +28

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

  • @manuacharya4568
    @manuacharya4568 Před 6 lety +11

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

  • @Lord_of_The_World
    @Lord_of_The_World Před 5 lety

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

  • @jacc9061
    @jacc9061 Před 4 lety +1

    This fellow has extraordinary taste is timepieces!

  • @matt1315s
    @matt1315s Před 6 lety

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

  • @omololuolalekan
    @omololuolalekan Před 6 lety

    Wei Koh is extremely well spoken. Great episode.

  • @EdwardViaTomato
    @EdwardViaTomato Před 5 lety

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

  • @thefreshestprince89
    @thefreshestprince89 Před 5 lety

    He's a better interviewee than interviewer, though he is getting better. Always wonder why the Revolution CZcams channel is so under-subscribed.

  • @KurzawaJakub
    @KurzawaJakub Před 6 lety +3

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

  • @VV-nd7pv
    @VV-nd7pv Před 4 lety

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

  • @dariosandoval5140
    @dariosandoval5140 Před 2 lety

    If Ben tries a watch on his wrist like he did with the VC, that is the greatest compliment in watch world!

  • @ASHSRV
    @ASHSRV Před rokem

    Three awesome Omega's! Great collection sir.

  • @austino775
    @austino775 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @chris3081
    @chris3081 Před 5 lety +2

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

  • @kml1399
    @kml1399 Před 6 lety +2

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

  • @swaggergentleman1215
    @swaggergentleman1215 Před 6 lety

    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

  • @beckhxh
    @beckhxh Před 6 lety

    i dont know who this Wei Koh is, but this guy so freaking cool. love his stories

  • @tomroman7455
    @tomroman7455 Před 6 lety

    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...

  • @iimaniDAVID
    @iimaniDAVID Před 6 lety

    Anyone who leaves their watch in a hotel room safe is not thinking. Great vid. Can feel the energy, affection, and respect between these two men.

  • @alexshewan
    @alexshewan Před 6 lety

    That gold AP is stunning. Big fan!

  • @albiariza
    @albiariza Před 4 lety +1

    This episode is one of the best TW episode

  • @cyclepath78
    @cyclepath78 Před 6 lety +17

    This video was too short. Great stuff!

  • @garyabrahams7609
    @garyabrahams7609 Před 6 lety

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

  • @stevenmahoney4021
    @stevenmahoney4021 Před 6 lety

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

  • @justcallmeq8120
    @justcallmeq8120 Před 6 lety

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

  • @lohkwanchuan5849
    @lohkwanchuan5849 Před 6 lety

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

  • @MrVendorist
    @MrVendorist Před 6 lety +68

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

    • @joeyc4083
      @joeyc4083 Před 5 lety +3

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

    • @crazyhydraful
      @crazyhydraful Před 5 lety

      Dayammm!

  • @ihci
    @ihci Před 6 lety +4

    best ep to date. glad not to see the same old played out boring vintage rolex and pp.

  • @user-xs8oj5dy7n
    @user-xs8oj5dy7n Před 5 měsíci

    So impressive interview

  • @Karsonbarnes11
    @Karsonbarnes11 Před 6 lety

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

  • @bengalvin71
    @bengalvin71 Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @spl4028
    @spl4028 Před 6 lety

    HODINKEE!, absolutely stunning!

  • @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power
    @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power Před 6 lety

    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.

  • @danielkatz7516
    @danielkatz7516 Před 6 lety

    Nice to see both of you here , the de Bethune , wow

  • @jakesebas
    @jakesebas Před 5 lety

    Dear Santa,
    Last time I wrote to you I was five years old and I remember exactly what I asked for, it was a G.I. Joe doll thank you for making that one of the best Christmas ever. I'm 50 years old now but I still believe in you, so what I'm about to ask may seem impossible to my friends and family including my wife but I believe that if anyone can get this done it would be you. I'm wondering if you know anyone at Rolex..... you see there this Ceramic Black Submariner Date Window Watch that I have been trying to get but no dealers in the Tampa Florida area has one. I know you are very busy this time of year and yes take care of all the kids first I will patiently wait.Thank you & Merry Christmas!
    Regards,
    Jo

  • @austina96
    @austina96 Před 6 lety

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

  • @nicholascowen
    @nicholascowen Před 5 lety

    i love how quick wei speaks

  • @nicksparky1191
    @nicksparky1191 Před 6 lety

    I would seriously recommend talking to Michael Blakey, his collection is absolutely insane.

  • @urielgallardo1722
    @urielgallardo1722 Před 6 lety +1

    I enjoyed this episode because This guy's collection was very different than most people featured on this channel. But in my humble opinion I was not a fan of the first 3 watches, but to each their own. The AP was different, I'm so used to seeing the steel bracelet one. Loved The VC and The Omegas. Great episode!

  • @TomSmith-gw6fn
    @TomSmith-gw6fn Před 6 lety

    I’m not a Royal Oak fan, but even I swoon a bit for that gold piece.

  • @rodrodriguez3334
    @rodrodriguez3334 Před 6 lety

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