Wassup Wei Koh | A Short Film by The Hour Glass

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  • Опубліковано 7 тра 2019
  • 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.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 62

  • @jackjack.2704
    @jackjack.2704 5 років тому +30

    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 4 роки тому +7

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

  • @richardman28
    @richardman28 4 роки тому +6

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

    • @TheHourGlassOfficial
      @TheHourGlassOfficial  4 роки тому

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

  • @rogerparis
    @rogerparis 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +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.

  • @ic3gr00v3
    @ic3gr00v3 5 років тому +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! 👌

  • @IFELL100
    @IFELL100 4 роки тому +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. 👍

  • @DjBELObeatz
    @DjBELObeatz 4 роки тому

    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
    @AP-pg5dx 5 років тому +17

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

  • @oxysoxos
    @oxysoxos 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @limyewheng
    @limyewheng 5 років тому +1

    This is very insightful! Thank you

  • @georgebodegon
    @georgebodegon 2 роки тому

    Thank you! Thoroughly enjoyed this piece!

  • @greaterbayareahero1401
    @greaterbayareahero1401 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @gmshadowtraders
    @gmshadowtraders 4 роки тому +5

    A watch on both wrists. Total Alpha.

    • @richardman28
      @richardman28 4 роки тому

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

  • @TRUYORK718
    @TRUYORK718 5 років тому +4

    Wei koh is Seiko's older brother

  • @NikonFM2n
    @NikonFM2n 2 роки тому

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

  • @stevenuk
    @stevenuk 4 роки тому

    this is an excellent piece, for many reasons.

  • @alonbj
    @alonbj 5 років тому +4

    Two thumbs up Wei & Mike!

  • @IFELL100
    @IFELL100 4 роки тому +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? ;)

  • @Rcorp31
    @Rcorp31 2 роки тому

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

  • @kahuhipajae4088
    @kahuhipajae4088 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant Mr. Wei.

  • @TedNemeth
    @TedNemeth 4 роки тому

    Love Wei Koh

  • @reconditionarepantofipiele1272
    @reconditionarepantofipiele1272 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @jettaca88
    @jettaca88 Рік тому

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

  • @KokoDionis
    @KokoDionis 5 років тому +1

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

  • @timeisahumanconstruct9251
    @timeisahumanconstruct9251 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @NikolausHirsch
    @NikolausHirsch 4 роки тому

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

  • @phill1041
    @phill1041 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @MrTomCGavin
    @MrTomCGavin 3 роки тому

    No one:
    Wei Koh: Right?

  • @kataotr3816
    @kataotr3816 2 роки тому

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @thlee3
    @thlee3 4 роки тому +1

    gift of gab ...

    • @kelvin.008
      @kelvin.008 3 роки тому +2

      Father is Law Prof..

    • @thlee3
      @thlee3 2 роки тому +2

      @@kelvin.008 and singapore ambassador

  • @phmwu7368
    @phmwu7368 5 років тому +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  4 роки тому

      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/

  • @timeisahumanconstruct9251
    @timeisahumanconstruct9251 2 роки тому

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

  • @sonysonyar8667
    @sonysonyar8667 2 роки тому

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

    • @TheHourGlassOfficial
      @TheHourGlassOfficial  2 роки тому

      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?

  • @Heart.Maldives
    @Heart.Maldives 5 років тому +1

    HODINKEE has silicone valley

  • @MadMan-cp6tn
    @MadMan-cp6tn 5 років тому

    Too ambitious for me...

  • @vrbanitas
    @vrbanitas 4 роки тому +3

    so pretentious 🤦🏻‍♂️