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77 Omega Quartz - minute hand stuck when setting

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Hi all, recently bought this watch off of eBay. The minute hand is stuck when setting but moves after being set. Any ideas on what it could be? Google mentions a million things. Hoping to keep it and not return it, so curious if it’s something potentially expensive. I know it may be tough without opening it up to see the movement. Thanks!
 
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Turning of the crown only sets the hour hand. To set minute and second, you need to push the button in the center of the crown for 5 seconds, release, and quickly push again. The second and minute hands will advance. Do a search on Youtube on "omega 1342", you will get a number of videos explaining how to set the watch.
 
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Be a good idea to remove the bracelet and put a nice strap on it. The spring-loaded end pieces will eventually chew away at the lugs.
 
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Be a good idea to remove the bracelet and put a nice strap on it. The spring-loaded end pieces will eventually chew away at the lugs.
Already done. The spring bars were challenging to get off though; definitely seizing up a bit. I have a brown lizard leather strap headed my way.
 
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