Considering crystal and service

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I recently acquired this 1970 Geneve with 613 movement through eBay on a second chance bid. The original purchaser returned it, according to the seller, because it was running fast two minutes per day; I was second highest bid. I took a chance on it because I thought I could learn from it. Well, it seems it is losing about 15 sec/day. Maybe the purchaser didn't like the scratch on the crystal that wasn't obvious in the listing (https://www.ebay.com/itm/374257562823).
My taking a chance was in part because I had been looking for a vintage Omega manual mechanical, and thought I could learn from it. I feel competent to replace the crystal and adjust if needed; 15 sec/day might not be worth the trouble. The calendar, with push-pull date change, works, it keeps pretty good time by my amateur reckoning. Is this a good starter watch in my own amateur learning space, including maybe clean and lube? It would be my first on a watch of this quality and sophistication. Your advice, tear down or not, pick a different one, whatever, would be appreciated. After all, some of you helped me buy it in the Recommended Vintage thread a couple of weeks ago. So what would you need to know about my experience, tools, outlook?
Best,
Del

 
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The pros will weigh in soon, but if you want to try working on watches, start with Russian/Soviet pocket watches. Plentiful, and a lot of those sellers are in Ukraine, so giving them a few extra dollars is a kind thing.

Doesn't hurt that they are dirt cheap.
 
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As tools, my watchmaker said that Bergeon are the best. I am not an watchmaker so I said only what I heard.
 
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I would suggest you spend at least a year doing basic maintenance using simple movements (ETA 6497/6498) and Seiko automatic movements (NH36 etc).

This will give you a better understanding of how everything goes together to end up with a reliable/accurate movement, then you can graduate to the Omega 600 series. Although they are simple in design, their components are a bit finer that some of the budget movements and require a more skilled touch.

I don't know about Russian calibers, but steer away from Chinese clones of ETA etc, they are a PITA.
 
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Your's is too nice a watch to f*** up if you don’t know what you’re doing or if you’re using it as a learning experience.

Everything about it (apart from the crystal) is in great condition; movement, case, hands and, above all, dial. And you got it cheap!

Geneves are only considered as 'entry level' Omega among collectors and vintage watch cognoscenti.

If you want to practice repair/service, start on the types of watch suggested above and don’t mess with this nice piece!
 
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Geneves are only considered as 'entry level' Omega among collectors and vintage watch cognoscenti..

Which is a shame, as in many iterations, the only distinction between a lowly Genève and a "superior" Seamaster, for example, is simply the name on the dial, nothing else.
 
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Your's is too nice a watch to f*** up if you don’t know what you’re doing or if you’re using it as a learning experience.

Everything about it (apart from the crystal) is in great condition; movement, case, hands and, above all, dial. And you got it cheap!

Geneves are only considered as 'entry level' Omega among collectors and vintage watch cognoscenti.

If you want to practice repair/service, start on the types of watch suggested above and don’t mess with this nice piece!
Thanks much to you and others. I will take your sound advice
Best,
Del
 
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But I might replace the crystal. I like the idea of doing as much as I can. I have replaced plex crystals on other watches, and I can take the movement out of the case for its safety. Any tips or pitfalls here? I have the crystal for this case, a 5005.
Best,
Del