Incoming sub... what to expect!

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If you've read any of my other threads you'll know that I've been looking into getting my first ever Rolex.

The choice has been made and yesterday my wife put down a deposit on a Sub-C at my local AD!

Being as I am a complete newbie to all this I was wandering what I'm going to be expecting on Monday when we go to pick it up...

Will I register the watch under my name and is this done at the dealers?
Should I expect them to make adjustments to the bracelet there and then?
What should I get in the box and is there anything I should be looking out for?

I work in retail myself so I know how easy it is for something to be taken out of a box to display, only to be put back in with something vital missing! I also realise from this forum that it's very important that all tags etc are included!

I've also seen from another thread that for a 7" wrist (mine is ever so slightly over this) that 2 links out of the 12 side made for a good fit... do you think this would be a good place to start for fit?

Lastly, and quite importantly... this watch will, after collection be put away safely by my wife until my 40th birthday next April! Do I need to do anything with regards to this (take it out for an occasional walk, feed it) or is it safe just to let it stop and come next April follow the instructions as to setting the time date etc and starting it?!

As always, thanks a lot guys for your help and advice... your all making this Rolex journey even more fun and I'm starting to feel part of the club!

H