Talking Watches With Wei Koh

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  • 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.

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  • @justintse4017
    @justintse4017 6 ปีที่แล้ว +765

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

    • @Minntality
      @Minntality 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah his watches are independent, therefore have no classy astethics

    • @brentl.vaneaton6901
      @brentl.vaneaton6901 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Justin Tse very nice episode, indeed

    • @spacebjorn
      @spacebjorn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@basedincali8707 what?

  • @sensei-lr4cj
    @sensei-lr4cj 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @victorl.9569
    @victorl.9569 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @TheOneInYellow
    @TheOneInYellow 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @danielvilla4097
      @danielvilla4097 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @jackzhang1844
    @jackzhang1844 6 ปีที่แล้ว +115

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

  • @JohnSmith-xq6cv
    @JohnSmith-xq6cv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +446

    If hodinkee posted a talking watches once a week they would be a top 100 channel on TH-cam

    • @Ax07605
      @Ax07605 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

    • @GokkunGuru
      @GokkunGuru 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cliff Wheeler Nigga please!

    • @rousseau327
      @rousseau327 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GokkunGuru lol

  • @williamcull
    @williamcull 6 ปีที่แล้ว +422

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

    • @metinotje
      @metinotje 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Nothing unbelievable about that story.

    • @iutlu
      @iutlu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @Kozling
    @Kozling 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Koz well spoken apart from this “beeezle” thing.

    • @rousseau327
      @rousseau327 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@littledeel lol

  • @todorelojconfernando
    @todorelojconfernando 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @SpaghettiKillah
    @SpaghettiKillah 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @geezer8294
    @geezer8294 6 ปีที่แล้ว +90

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

    • @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power
      @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yes, God knows how much you secretly love pras's watch videos.

    • @Ninja_S1000RR-R
      @Ninja_S1000RR-R 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The real Archie is probably watching a tgv vid right now

    • @gmshadowtraders
      @gmshadowtraders 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol @Phatso!

  • @jonathandiamond6107
    @jonathandiamond6107 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @Marktrax17
    @Marktrax17 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @freshramses
    @freshramses 6 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    Beeeeezel

  • @MrDolarhyde88
    @MrDolarhyde88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @khronokraze
    @khronokraze 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

  • @EastCoastCouture
    @EastCoastCouture 6 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    Wei Koh is such a boss...

    • @MikeAnderson-mh2og
      @MikeAnderson-mh2og 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nick Zumbrun
      Yeah he's great

    • @adhynugroho9424
      @adhynugroho9424 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @tytytyme33
      @tytytyme33 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @redneck4528
    @redneck4528 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @justinregister795
    @justinregister795 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @EMKWANREVIEWS
    @EMKWANREVIEWS 6 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Beautiful collection. I particularly love the Gold AP.

    • @rupture012
      @rupture012 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      enjoy your videos btw

    • @UmarHKhan
      @UmarHKhan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely. Solid gold APs are something else.

    • @algorithm007ify
      @algorithm007ify 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ewww

    • @arnoldarnoldsson9572
      @arnoldarnoldsson9572 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      A solid gold daydate 40 with a black diamond baguette dial is out of this world though!

  • @Khanh.Nguyen369
    @Khanh.Nguyen369 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @amintaslneto
    @amintaslneto 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ginyamaguchi1421
    @ginyamaguchi1421 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

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

  • @taeemmanuel8464
    @taeemmanuel8464 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @patryklau
    @patryklau 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @janetbrown3956
    @janetbrown3956 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVE the originality of this man's collection

  • @Eltargrimm
    @Eltargrimm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @retrosurfer2348
    @retrosurfer2348 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Jamesah1975
    @Jamesah1975 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @smr32061
    @smr32061 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @Greggieboy76
    @Greggieboy76 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My 2 favourite watch commentators - loved this one!

  • @fa5234
    @fa5234 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @lamkevinp
    @lamkevinp 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    One of the most enjoyable episodes

  • @Wonder380
    @Wonder380 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @brewwatchco
    @brewwatchco 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @gr8foru376
    @gr8foru376 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @geroldatlarge1841
    @geroldatlarge1841 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @bubbab7792
    @bubbab7792 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @JCW80
    @JCW80 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jayremi4384
    @jayremi4384 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That De Bethune is such a beauty.

  • @fredchoi5613
    @fredchoi5613 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @JustLikeThisYo
    @JustLikeThisYo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @kimosabi860
    @kimosabi860 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @manuacharya4568
    @manuacharya4568 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @weih723
    @weih723 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @muemue888
    @muemue888 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MrVendorist
    @MrVendorist 6 ปีที่แล้ว +68

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

    • @joeyc4083
      @joeyc4083 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @crazyhydraful
      @crazyhydraful 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dayammm!

  • @craigblykins
    @craigblykins 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @istike29
    @istike29 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @9time007
    @9time007 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Those three speedy's! What a lovely collection.

  • @Mr.Mavericke
    @Mr.Mavericke 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @yungnietzsche2302
    @yungnietzsche2302 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @iimaniDAVID
    @iimaniDAVID 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @thefreshestprince89
    @thefreshestprince89 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mark10601
    @mark10601 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can watch these 2 chatting about watches all day

  • @billmedic1995
    @billmedic1995 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @tomroman7455
    @tomroman7455 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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...

  • @beckhxh
    @beckhxh 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ngoodey
    @ngoodey 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @KurzawaJakub
    @KurzawaJakub 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @omololuolalekan
    @omololuolalekan 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wei Koh is extremely well spoken. Great episode.

  • @cyclepath78
    @cyclepath78 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This video was too short. Great stuff!

  • @Lord_of_The_World
    @Lord_of_The_World 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @7rslender
    @7rslender 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @357mview2
    @357mview2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have been waiting for this one for a long long time

  • @stevenmahoney4021
    @stevenmahoney4021 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @TopStrikerMaverick
    @TopStrikerMaverick 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Wei Koh, Texas.

  • @SinghformeMickey
    @SinghformeMickey 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best Talking Watches yet. Such a cool guy.

  • @lucioledizerot196
    @lucioledizerot196 6 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    "Luminous biezel"

    • @littledeel
      @littledeel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Luciole Dizerot beezle””

  • @kml1399
    @kml1399 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @austino775
    @austino775 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @bengalvin71
    @bengalvin71 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @EdwardViaTomato
    @EdwardViaTomato 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @AndresDeMoya
    @AndresDeMoya 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    This guy is freaking cool. Except for the 80s druglord mustache... but cool guy. Leaps and bounds better video than the previous one with Pras.

    • @AndresDeMoya
      @AndresDeMoya 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      The funny thing is even with the creepy mustache he's a freaking cool guy. But I'm no one to speak about mustaches... when I grow only the mustache I look like a sexier version of Pablo Escobar. Really creepy.

    • @ShenardL
      @ShenardL 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      For $2000 - $3000, hair transplant you can get a full beard or mustache.

  • @dariosandoval5140
    @dariosandoval5140 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Harry_16710
    @Harry_16710 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ASHSRV
    @ASHSRV ปีที่แล้ว

    Three awesome Omega's! Great collection sir.

  • @khktgnk57
    @khktgnk57 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @urielgallardo1722
    @urielgallardo1722 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @PhilipWing
    @PhilipWing 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lol when he was telling Ben about the story behind the 14 seconds on the Snoopy dial. Ben's thinking: "Holy shit no way I never heard that before!"

  • @jacc9061
    @jacc9061 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This fellow has extraordinary taste is timepieces!

  • @lengjai108
    @lengjai108 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite Talking Watches episode.

  • @VV-nd7pv
    @VV-nd7pv 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ChanceCooper125
    @ChanceCooper125 6 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Richard Mille watches are so horrid to me. I feel like I'm alone on that but I really do think they're garish.

    • @mrtay
      @mrtay 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      but hey, he got a free meal and drinks out of it. not bad a deal!

    • @ivandaniel08
      @ivandaniel08 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kah Hao Tay 100k for a free drink ..)))

    • @ivandaniel08
      @ivandaniel08 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chance Cooper agree, dislike RM, makes my stomach turn.

    • @furdiebant
      @furdiebant 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      But rappers wear them so they must be cool...

  • @swaggergentleman1215
    @swaggergentleman1215 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @ihci
    @ihci 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @lohkwanchuan5849
    @lohkwanchuan5849 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @anthonykitema532
    @anthonykitema532 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was great! Such an awesome collection!

  • @matt1315s
    @matt1315s 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Archer335
    @Archer335 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    “I like your watch.” Hilarious.
    This guy has the best stories.

  • @Smaug1
    @Smaug1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fun interview. Re. Wei's offer to buy his watch back, the problem is the guy who has it would probably mug him AND keep the watch. Sad world. Buy another one like it, that's the best you can do, Wei.

  • @nicksparky1191
    @nicksparky1191 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @albiariza
    @albiariza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This episode is one of the best TW episode

  • @chris3081
    @chris3081 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @jakesebas
    @jakesebas 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @alexshewan
    @alexshewan 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That gold AP is stunning. Big fan!

  • @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power
    @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @AndrewWood42
    @AndrewWood42 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent edition of Talking Watches!