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.^[1][2] Koh is widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in modern horology media.^[3]

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]

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]

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]

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]