From Rolex to Entrepreneurship: Renaud-Louis’s Journey of Craft, Risk & Reinvention
How a watch expert left 18 years at Rolex to build Amplitude in Hong Kong
Asian Business Owners - A.B.O. · Carmen Salameh
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Show Notes
What does it really take to leave a stable corporate career and finally bet on yourself?
In this episode of Asian Business Owners, I sit down with Renaud-Louis, founder of Amplitude, a Hong Kong watch atelier born from 18 years of experience at Rolex and a lifelong passion for craftsmanship.
Renaud-Louis shares the pivotal moments that pushed him from corporate comfort to entrepreneurship.
What you’ll hear:
- The honest realities behind starting a retail business: choosing the right location, handling customers, managing cash flow
- Navigating a major identity shift
- The emotional and financial risks with the support of his family
Timestamps:
（00:00）Introduction to Asian Business Owners
（00:33）Meet Renaud-Louis: From Rolex to Entrepreneurship
（01:36）Early Career and Passion for Horology
（03:50）Journey to Hong Kong
（06:12）Balancing Rugby and Watch Repairing
（10:02）Climbing the Ranks at Rolex
（14:57）This or That Questions
（15:48）The Pivot Moment: Founding Amplitude
（19:10）Finding the Perfect Shop Location
（20:43）Setting Up the Shop and Initial Challenges
（22:58）The Importance of Customer Relationships
（23:36）Learning from Mistakes and Managing Cash Flow
（24:28）Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
（25:36）Family Support and Humility in Business
（26:18）Teaching Kids the Value of Hard Work
（28:00）Creating a Community of Watch Lovers
（30:06）The Art and Craft of Watchmaking
（33:46）Future Goals and Aspirations
（37:03）Final Thoughts and Advice for Business Owners
👉 To find out more about Amplitude:
The website
On Instagram
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