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Patrick Amofah is a Ghanaian watchmaker, entrepreneur and horologist. He is the founder of HourHand Watch Co., a Ghanaian watch repair and servicing company, and the founder and chief executive officer of Warrior King Watches, a Ghanaian watchmaking company. His work has included watch restoration, servicing, custom timepiece design and the production of watches incorporating elements of Ghanaian history and culture.

Early life and education

Amofah grew up in Tema, Ghana. He attended Kalvary School Limited before completing his secondary education at Swedru Senior High School. He later studied Business Information Systems at Zenith University College in Ghana. His interest in horology developed from an early age through his family's interest in watches. In an interview with GQ South Africa, he recalled receiving a wristwatch from his mother as a Christmas gift on several occasions.

Amofah has said that the death of his father in 2017 influenced his decision to pursue watchmaking more seriously. His father, a former police detective and watch enthusiast, left behind a collection of watches. After one of the watches was damaged during an attempted repair, Amofah began studying watch repair and restoration. He subsequently undertook practical training and independent study in watchmaking.

Career

HourHand Watch Co.

Amofah established HourHand Watch Co. as a full-time business in 2020. The company initially operated primarily through e-commerce during the COVID-19 restrictions and provided watch restoration and repair services as well as sales of watches and accessories. The company later expanded its physical operations in Accra. The company's services have included movement servicing and overhaul, inspection and cleaning, replacement of genuine parts, battery replacement, refinishing of watch cases and bracelets, and restoration of vintage timepieces. It has also produced handcrafted leather watch straps.

In 2023, Amofah attracted media attention after servicing a Richard Mille RM 011-03 McLaren timepiece. Reports described the watch as having a value of approximately US$600,000.

Warrior King Watches

Amofah later established Warrior King Watches, a watchmaking brand associated with HourHand. The brand's name is derived from the traditional translation of the word "Ghana" as "Warrior King" and its designs incorporate Ghanaian historical and cultural references. One of the company's early notable designs was the Warrior King Heritage, a limited-edition watch incorporating an image of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park monument on its dial. The initial production was reported as 100 pieces.

In July 2023, Amofah presented a customised Warrior King timepiece to Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, during the Awukudae festival at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. The watch incorporated the Denkyemkye emblem associated with the office of the Asantehene and other Ghanaian historical references. Contemporary reports described the watch as having an 18-karat gold-plated case and bezel.

In February 2025, the Ghana News Agency reported that Amofah presented a bespoke solid-gold Warrior King timepiece to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and another to Lady Julia Osei Tutu. The watches were produced as one-of-one pieces and incorporated references to the Asante Kingdom, including Adinkra symbols and the Asante flag.

Amofah has also presented or produced customised timepieces for other Ghanaian public figures. In 2024, Warrior King Watches presented a customised gold watch to singer and broadcaster Afua Asantewaa Aduonum. In 2026, the company presented a bespoke timepiece to highlife musician Agya Koo Nimo in connection with his 95th birthday.

Watchmaking and design

Amofah's approach to watchmaking blends traditional horological craftsmanship with designs inspired by African history, culture, and identity. He has described his interest in horology as having developed from his attempts to restore his father's watches and from difficulties he encountered in finding specialised watch repair services in Ghana.

Warrior King Watches has subsequently produced bespoke and limited-edition watches incorporating Ghanaian symbols, historical figures, royal insignia and other cultural references. In 2026, the company introduced the Warrior King Native Collection, which incorporated kente-inspired elements into its watch design.

In June 2026, Graphic Business reported on a Warrior King tourbillon timepiece made by Amofah. The watch was described as a one-of-one piece with a rose-gold case, hand-engraved decoration and a visible tourbillon mechanism.

Personal life and influences

Amofah has identified his parents as important influences on his interest in watches and his approach to business. He has said that his mother's practice of giving him watches as Christmas gifts contributed to his early interest in timepieces, while his father's collection and death in 2017 prompted him to pursue watch restoration more seriously.

He has also cited his interest in art, poetry and spoken-word performance during his secondary-school years as an influence on his approach to design and storytelling.