Wei Koh, a watch collector and author, is the founder of the leading online horology magazine Fratello watches. He talks to Wei Koh about his search for his place in the world, his love for watches, and how he collaborates on #SpeedyTuesday.
Is it true that your car was sold to purchase your first omega speedmaster replica? Which circumstances led to this sale?
It was 1999, and I was a student at The Hague University. One evening I was riding through the city with friends when I noticed this shop with two watches in the window. Two omega speedmaster replicas were displayed in the window - one vintage and one modern. 145.012-67. I called the shop owner to inquire about the prices. I was tempted to buy it but needed funds.omega replica watches As a student, I had very little money. However, I did own a Peugeot 205 GTI which I found to be of no use so I sold it. Although I wanted the omega speedmaster replica modern, the older model with the Calibre 321 motor was more affordable. It's not hard to imagine that today. The movement was very rare, so I was aware that the watch should not be worn to bars and clubs.
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What made you so obsessed with the omega speedmaster replica?
In the mid-1990s, my interest in mechanical watches was sparked by the omega speedmaster replica. I was attracted to the design and the moon story. I spent more time in watch-studying than I did at university.Omega Replica Watches Although there wasn't much, my obsession began with Omega forums on WatchUseek and TimeZone, and visiting watch fairs to talk with other collectors, like Chuck Maddox.
In October 1999, I purchased the omega speedmaster replica Calibre 321 and my life was forever changed. It's dramatic, but it's true. It was the beginning of a watch collection and also the beginning of a new career.
