First time Patek owner has a few questions

Let me thank everyone in advance for any and all posts.

I just purchased my first Patek - a 5055G - on the secondary market - the watch was originally purchased in 2005.

First - should I consider having the watch serviced? If so can you ship it to the Stern Agency? Also the watch has some scratches on the case - will they polish the case during a routine service or do I need to specifically ask for that?

Second - I am larger fellow and the current band, which does need to be replaced due to wear, does not really fit my wrist - is there a larger size band for people like me?

Finally even thought the watch was previously owned - may I register myself as the new owner with Patek? I would like to do so and start receiving the magazine if possible.

Any other insight or recommendations for this neophyte neophyte would be appreciated.

Thanks again - Chris

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Welcome, Chris.

By: ThomasM : January 3rd, 2010-18:57

Hope you are enjoying your watch! 1. considering having it serviced is not a bad idea, just for peace of mind. You mention Stern Agency; if that means you are in the US, the NYC service ops are among the very best anywhere. Speak to the service director (...

Thanks Thomas

By: ccoulon1 : January 3rd, 2010-19:21

Thomas - thank you for the response - I was beginning to wonder if my questions were passe' - appreciate the advise and will listen to them - Yes I am in the USA. I am thinking of actually going up to NYC and delivering the watch myself just for the thril...

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