Wei Koh (Chinese: 許炜; born 11 November 1969) is a Singaporean publisher, entrepreneur, and creative director best known as the founder of Revolution, an independent watch magazine, and The Rake, a luxury men’s lifestyle publication.[1][2] Koh is widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in modern horology media.[3]
Wei Koh | |
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許炜 | |
| Born | (1969-11-11) 11 November 1969 |
| Citizenship | Singapore |
| Alma mater | Vassar College |
| Occupations |
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| Organization(s) | The Rake Revolution Magazine |
| Spouses | Joycelyn Shu (divorced)Bebe Ding (m. 2024) |
| Relatives | Tommy Koh (father) Aun Koh (brother) |
Early Life and Education
Koh is the son of Singaporean diplomat Tommy Koh. He was born and raised in the United States where he attended Vassar College.[4][5] He has described his early exposure to tailoring, vintage style, and mechanical watches as formative influences on his later editorial work.[6]
Career
Before founding his own publications, Koh worked as a writer and creative consultant across lifestyle, luxury, and fashion sectors, developing a reputation for his editorial voice and encyclopaedic knowledge of watches and classic menswear.[7]
Revolution Magazine
In 2005, Koh founded Revolution, a publication focused on mechanical watches and the modern culture surrounding horology.[8][9] The magazine expanded rapidly, evolving into a global media brand with regional editions, a digital platform, and collaborations with major watch manufacturers.[10][11]
The Rake
In 2008, Koh launched The Rake, a men’s lifestyle magazine centred on “classic elegance,” craftsmanship, tailoring, and the culture of refined living.[1] Under Koh’s direction, The Rake developed a distinctive editorial identity, reviving interest in mid-century style, the concept of the modern gentleman, and narratives around craft and heritage.[12]
The brand later expanded into e-commerce, becoming a global retailer for luxury menswear and artisanal brands.[13]
References
- ^ a b "Proof of life: The Founder". therake.com. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "The Naked Watchmaker". The Naked Watchmaker. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "WEI KOH – IAMWATCH". www.iamwatch.com. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "A tasteful guide to Singapore with The Rake's Wei Koh". Thomas Mason. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "Talking Watches: With Wei Koh". Hodinkee. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "Permanent Style". Permanent Style. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "How horology fan Wei Koh made the watchmaking show he'd been wanting to see". South China Morning Post. 2025-10-16. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "Wei Koh". Revolution Watch. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "Man Of The Hour: Wei Koh's love letter to horology". The Straits Times. 2025-10-31. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "Grail Watch Was Created to Elevate Limited Editions (Published 2022)". 2022-09-07. Archived from the original on 2024-11-22. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ Cantori, Giansandro (2025-10-29). "Refinery Media and Wei Koh Join Forces for Man of the Hour, an 8-Episode Horology Series Premiering on Discovery". The Chic and Cool. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "A note from the founder". therake.com. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "The Rake Magazine". 303.london. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
