Wei Koh

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. Koh is widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in modern horology media.

Wei Koh
許炜
Born	(1969-11-11) 11 November 1969 United States
Citizenship	Singapore
Alma mater	Vassar College
Occupations	Publisher entrepreneur journalist creative director
Organization(s)	The Rake Revolution Magazine
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. He has described his early exposure to tailoring, vintage style, and mechanical watches as formative influences on his later editorial work.

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.

Revolution Magazine

In 2005, Koh founded Revolution, a publication focused on mechanical watches and the modern culture surrounding horology. The magazine expanded rapidly, evolving into a global media brand with regional editions, a digital platform, and collaborations with major watch manufacturers.

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. 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.

The brand later expanded into e-commerce, becoming a global retailer for luxury menswear and artisanal brands.

Man of the Hour

Koh is the creator, host, and executive producer of Man of the Hour, an episodic television series focused on the global watch industry and the personalities behind contemporary watchmaking.

The series follows an eight-episode format and takes viewers inside the world of watchmaking, featuring leading independent watchmakers, brands, and industry figures. It explores the craftsmanship, culture, and personal stories behind horology through a mix of documentary storytelling, travel, and interviews.

The programme premiered on Discovery platforms in multiple regions and has been described as one of the first documentary-style series dedicated to modern watchmaking.

GPHG Presidency

In March 2026, Koh was appointed President of the Jury of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) for its 2026 edition.

The appointment was announced by the GPHG Foundation, which cited Koh’s international reputation, technical expertise in watchmaking, and long-standing influence in horology media as key factors in his selection. He succeeded Nick Foulkes, who had served as Jury President from 2021 to 2025.

As President of the Jury, Koh oversees the final stage of the GPHG judging process, in which jurors convene to evaluate nominated timepieces and determine award winners through a confidential voting procedure. The role is considered one of the most prominent positions in the global watch industry, reflecting the GPHG’s status as a leading authority in recognising excellence in watchmaking.

Koh described the appointment as “one of the greatest honours” of his career and expressed his commitment to promoting and preserving the values of traditional horology while expanding the global visibility of the awards.

Legare

In 2026, Koh co-founded Legare, an independent watch brand focused on high-end mechanical watchmaking and historically inspired complications, together with Guillaume Têtu, founder of Hautlence.

The brand first teased its inaugural model, the Legare Chapter 1, during Watches & Wonders 2026. The watch draws inspiration from a 1930s prototype by Albert Gustave Piguet, notable for its use of dual balance wheels coupled by a differential mechanism.

The Chapter 1 features a 37.5 mm grade 5 titanium case and a movement developed in collaboration with TEC Ebauches. The project has been described as a “passion project” reflecting Koh’s longstanding interest in horological innovation and heritage. The model was scheduled for official launch in June 2026.