5and20to Luxury Watches

An independent dealer focused on pre-owned Rolex and Tudor

5and20to Luxury Watches is an independent watch dealer trading through 5and20to Limited, a company registered in the UK. Its activity centres on carefully selected pre-owned and unworn luxury watches, with particular expertise in Rolex and Tudor. The business describes itself as unaffiliated with, and not authorised or endorsed by, any of the brands it sells.

The operation covers five distinct routes for clients: buying a watch, selling one, sourcing a specific reference, consigning a piece and part-exchanging. Each watch offered is presented as authenticated and professionally inspected, with the condition and the accompanying box, papers and accessories explained before a decision is made.

How the buying and selling process works

The dealer frames each transaction around explaining what is being bought, which options exist and what happens next. On the buying side, the focus is on condition, provenance, completeness and market value, with pricing and valuations informed by close monitoring of the market. On the selling and part-exchange side, the company sets out how each arrangement works so the client can follow the process.

Practical matters are handled as part of the service: agreeing the transaction, arranging payment and coordinating secure, insured delivery, with the arrangements explained in advance. Separate agreements are used for selling a watch, part exchange and consignment.

Authentication and condition reporting

Every timepiece the business offers is inspected and authenticated, with authenticity guaranteed according to its own presentation. The condition report extends to what accompanies the watch, so box, papers and accessories are itemised as part of the description rather than left implicit.

Sourcing through a dealer network

For clients seeking a particular model or reference, the company draws on a dealer network to locate examples that meet the stated requirements. Its stated approach includes advising against a purchase when a watch is judged not to be the right example, not to represent good value, or when waiting for a better example would be preferable.

The founder behind the business

Lee Wesson founded 5and20to after a senior career in financial services, combined with more than 35 years of interest in watches and three decades as a collector. Over that period he has owned and experienced a range of timepieces, developing particular knowledge of Rolex and Tudor. The company states that every client deals personally with him, which allows the relationship to extend beyond a single watch to the direction of a collection.

Additional services and catalogue

Alongside the core buying and selling activity, the site lists personal delivery among its services and maintains a blog. The catalogue at the time of writing included forthcoming arrivals advertised for 19 October, alongside the general watch listings.