Named for people who
taught me to look closer.
RKR is more than a business name. It's a tribute to the people who shaped how I see craftsmanship, quality, and what it means to truly appreciate a fine timepiece.
Raymond & Katherine
"Kitty" Ratchen
RKR is named for my grandparents — Raymond and Katherine "Kitty" Ratchen — both devoted lovers of fine jewelry and watches. Their appreciation for craftsmanship shaped the way I see horology today.
One of my most prized possessions is my grandfather's late-1950s Omega in 18-karat gold, stamped Tiffany & Co. — restored in 2016 by Omega in Switzerland with period-correct parts they still maintain today.
That watch is why I understand what a timepiece means — beyond movement, beyond market value. I've been collecting and trading for over 15 years, primarily on a wholesale basis among trusted friends and fellow collectors. RKR is that network, brought directly to you.
Every piece I offer comes from genuine conviction. I don't list watches I wouldn't wear, and I don't sell to people I haven't spoken with.
A legacy built on conviction.
My grandfather Raymond didn't just collect watches — he lived with them. Every piece he owned had a story, a reason, a memory attached to it. He taught me that the value of a timepiece isn't just in the movement or the metal. It's in what it represents.
That philosophy is the foundation of RKR. When I sit across from a client and discuss a watch, I'm drawing on three generations of appreciation for fine craftsmanship. It's personal for me in a way that it simply can't be for a retail storefront.
This business exists because of Raymond and Kitty. Their initials are on every piece of correspondence, every transaction, every handshake. That's not branding — that's family.
Every great watch has
a story. Let's find yours.
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