Here you’ll find 18 Watch brands that start with R, organized from “RGM” to “Rotary”. The list covers Swiss maison and independent makers, useful for collectors, gift shoppers, researchers, and casual buyers.
Watch brands that start with R are makers and labels whose names begin with R. Many have played visible roles in watch history, for example Rolex’s influence on sport watches.
Below you’ll find the table with Brand, Country, Price range (USD), and Founded.
Brand: The official watch brand name, so you can quickly identify the label and search for its models online.
Country: Where the brand is based or originated, helping you understand design heritage and regional watchmaking traditions.
Price range (USD): A concise band in US dollars (entry, mid, luxury, haute) to compare costs at a glance.
Founded: The year the brand began or was established, so you can judge its age and historical context.
Watch brands that start with R
Brand
Country
Price Range (USD)
Founding Year
Rolex
Switzerland
Luxury
est. 1905
Rado
Switzerland
Mid
est. 1917
Richard Mille
Switzerland
Haute
est. 2001
Roger Dubuis
Switzerland
Haute
est. 1995
Raymond Weil
Switzerland
Mid
est. 1976
Romain Gauthier
Switzerland
Haute
est. 2005
Ressence
Belgium
Haute
est. 2009
RGM
USA
Luxury
est. 1992
Revue Thommen
Switzerland
Mid
est. 1853
Raketa
Russia
Entry
est. 1961
Rotary
United Kingdom
Entry
est. 1895
Rebellion
Switzerland
Haute
est. 2008
Romain Jerome
Switzerland
Luxury
est. 2004
Ritmo Mundo
USA
Mid
est. 1999
Rodania
Belgium
Entry
est. 1930
Rossini
China
Entry
est. 1984
Reactor
USA
Entry
est. 2003
Roger W. Smith
United Kingdom
Haute
est. 2001
Descriptions
Rolex
Iconic Swiss luxury maker known for the Oyster and Submariner; symbol of prestige and strong resale value.
Rado
Swiss brand famed for ceramic cases and scratch‑resistant materials; stylish, durable watches at accessible luxury prices.
Richard Mille
High‑tech, avant‑garde watches with extreme materials and racing ties; often seen as horology’s supercar brand.
Roger Dubuis
Bold, skeletonized haute horlogerie with Geneva Seal pieces and motorsport collaborations; visually dramatic, high‑end watches.
Raymond Weil
Independent Swiss house offering approachable, music‑inspired designs and solid Swiss movements for mid‑range buyers.
Romain Gauthier
Independent haute‑horlogerie brand known for hand‑finished movements and elegant, technical watches by a master watchmaker.
Ressence
Innovative Belgian maker with orbital display dials and oil-filled cases; modern, highly legible mechanical designs.
RGM
American independent workshop producing hand‑finished movements and classic, artisanal timepieces with in‑house components.
Revue Thommen
Historic Swiss brand with aviation and tool‑watch heritage; affordable mechanical watches with a long lineage.
Raketa
Historic Russian manufacture from Saint Petersburg, known for robust, affordable mechanical watches with Soviet heritage styling.
Rotary
British‑market brand with long history; offers affordable dress and sport watches, including the Rotary “Dolphin” water‑resistant line.