Wassup Wei Koh | A Short Film by The Hour Glass

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  • čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
  • 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.

Komentáře • 62

  • @jackjack.2704
    @jackjack.2704 Před 5 lety +32

    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🍸.

  • @blymark83
    @blymark83 Před 4 lety +7

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

  • @richardman28
    @richardman28 Před 4 lety +6

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

  • @rogerparis
    @rogerparis Před 5 lety +17

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

  • @quarters-eye8922
    @quarters-eye8922 Před 5 lety +21

    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

  • @randotooming2433
    @randotooming2433 Před 5 lety +2

    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.

  • @swedeturbo666
    @swedeturbo666 Před 5 lety +23

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

  • @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.

  • @AP-pg5dx
    @AP-pg5dx Před 5 lety +17

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

  • @IFELL100
    @IFELL100 Před 4 lety +1

    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. 👍

  • @ic3gr00v3
    @ic3gr00v3 Před 5 lety +8

    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! 👌

  • @DjBELObeatz
    @DjBELObeatz Před 4 lety

    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.

  • @greaterbayareahero1401
    @greaterbayareahero1401 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @oxysoxos
    @oxysoxos Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @PregoGB135
    @PregoGB135 Před 2 lety

    Thank you! Thoroughly enjoyed this piece!

  • @NikonFM2n
    @NikonFM2n Před 2 lety

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

  • @TRUYORK718
    @TRUYORK718 Před 5 lety +4

    Wei koh is Seiko's older brother

  • @limyewheng
    @limyewheng Před 5 lety +1

    This is very insightful! Thank you

  • @IFELL100
    @IFELL100 Před 4 lety +1

    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? ;)

  • @kahuhipajae4088
    @kahuhipajae4088 Před 3 lety +1

    Brilliant Mr. Wei.

  • @stevenuk
    @stevenuk Před 4 lety

    this is an excellent piece, for many reasons.

  • @Rcorp31
    @Rcorp31 Před 2 lety

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

  • @alonbj
    @alonbj Před 5 lety +4

    Two thumbs up Wei & Mike!

  • @jettaca88
    @jettaca88 Před 2 lety

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

  • @timeisahumanconstruct9251

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

  • @kataotr3816
    @kataotr3816 Před 2 lety

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @KokoDionis
    @KokoDionis Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @phill1041
    @phill1041 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @TedNemeth
    @TedNemeth Před 4 lety

    Love Wei Koh

  • @NikolausHirsch
    @NikolausHirsch Před 4 lety

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

  • @reconditionarepantofipiele1272

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

  • @sonysonyar8667
    @sonysonyar8667 Před 2 lety

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

    • @TheHourGlassOfficial
      @TheHourGlassOfficial  Před 2 lety

      Dear Sony Sonyar,
      Thank you for your interest in Rolex watches. The Rolex brand commands exceptional quality, and its watches are 100% Swiss made and COSC certified.
      Please note that exhibition pieces on display at our boutiques are not available for sale.
      To further explore the world of Rolex, please visit www.thehourglass.com/rolex/ or www.rolex.com and www.rolex.org.
      Is there anything else I may assist you with?

  • @phmwu7368
    @phmwu7368 Před 5 lety +2

    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
      @TheHourGlassOfficial  Před 4 lety

      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/

  • @thlee3
    @thlee3 Před 5 lety +1

    gift of gab ...

    • @kelvin.008
      @kelvin.008 Před 4 lety +2

      Father is Law Prof..

    • @thlee3
      @thlee3 Před 2 lety +2

      @@kelvin.008 and singapore ambassador

  • @timeisahumanconstruct9251

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

  • @MrTomCGavin
    @MrTomCGavin Před 3 lety

    No one:
    Wei Koh: Right?

  • @Heart.Maldives
    @Heart.Maldives Před 5 lety +1

    HODINKEE has silicone valley

  • @vrbanitas
    @vrbanitas Před 4 lety +3

    so pretentious 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @MadMan-cp6tn
    @MadMan-cp6tn Před 5 lety

    Too ambitious for me...

  • @gmshadowtraders
    @gmshadowtraders Před 4 lety +5

    A watch on both wrists. Total Alpha.

    • @richardman28
      @richardman28 Před 4 lety

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