Two green Rolex Submariners are currently available at the Amplitude Boutique. From a distance, they look like the same watch. Up close, they are two very different machines, made almost twenty years apart. Collectors call them the Kermit and the Starbucks. Here is how to tell them apart, and what changes once you put them […]
Let’s talk about movements. The movement is the engine of the watch. It keeps time, it drives the hands, it powers every complication. The case and the dial are the clothes. This is the body. When a brand needs one, it has two ways to get it. It can buy from a specialist supplier, or […]
Saint-Étienne · Actu Saint-Étienne, p. 11 · Dimanche 23 août 2026 Ancien joueur international de rugby, Renaud-Louis Chavanis, 45 ans, vit à Hong Kong depuis vingt-deux ans, avec son épouse et ses trois enfants. Formé chez le célèbre horloger du quartier Saint-Jacques, Marc Zimmermann, il a travaillé dix-huit ans pour Rolex avant de créer son […]
We are honored to be featured in the April 2026 edition of Trait-d’union Magazine. A heartfelt thank you to Catya Martin for her insightful interview with our founder, Renaud-Louis Chavanis, where he shared the vision and values driving Amplitude’s journey in horology. Click to read the full online article PDF Magazine available here
We’re proud to announce that Amplitude HK has been honoured by APAC Insider as Most Pioneering Independent Watchmaking Atelier 2026 and recipient of the Horological Education Excellence Award 2026. This recognition belongs to our team, partners, and community. Thank you for trusting us with your watches, your learning, and your time. “From pioneering start-ups […]
Renaud‑Louis Chavanis is a 43‑year‑old French horologist who spent 18 years at Rolex before taking the leap to open his own watchmaking workshop, Amplitude, in Hong Kong’s Sheung Wan district. After discovering watchmaking at 17 in his hometown of Saint‑Étienne, he trained as an apprentice, opened a first small shop in France, then followed his […]
In this special video, 香港小新老师 takes us inside the AMPLITUDE workshop in Hong Kong to unveil the secrets of watch repair. Guided by Renaud-Louis Chavanis, a Rolex service manager with 18 years of experience, and Mr. Ho, the workshop’s expert, viewers discover the meticulous tools and techniques used to service both high‑end and delicate vintage […]
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 […]
In 隱世錶行 (53) : 最新探索「Amplitude」帶你認識兩個低調但極具特色的瑞士品牌 — ZRC 與 Ollech & Wajs！ WHY WATCH WORLD takes you back inside Amplitude HK for a closer look at two Swiss independents that stand out through heritage and bold design. The video dives into ZRC’s unmistakable dive-watch identity, from its unique 6 o’clock crown to its ceramic bezel detailing, […]
Featured in The Beat Asia, this article dives into the immersive world of Amplitude HK’s watchmaking masterclasses, led by renowned horologist Renaud-Louis Chavanis. Set in our Sheung Wan atelier, these hands-on sessions invite participants to explore the inner workings of Swiss mechanical movements, learn the history of timekeeping, and engage with rare vintage and contemporary […]