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Thoughts of this Geneve watch? Vintage Omega newbie

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Hi all, hope you are well and I just joint this forum. I am a newbie to the Omega vintage scene but I think I have been bitten by the bug as I have been looking at buying a vintage Omega for the first time.

This is one that I found. 9k solid gold Geneve model. I understand the Geneve model isn't the best vintage model but I am just starting out.

What do you think of this watch? Seller wants this for around US$560 but there is engraving at the back and no service has been done on the watch. I am trying to more detailed pictures.

Any thoughts welcome! Thank you again!
 
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hi, i think it looks okay, but its a difficult to see due to the picture quality.
i am not sure about the hands, usually if the hands got lume so has the indices and vice versa
the watch will need a service if you a planing everyday use so you have to take that into consideration if you are purchasing it.
in my opinion i think $560 is okay
 
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I’m a big fan of Geneves and have never really understood why some collectors aren’t keen on them. This one looks a nice watch for the price, particularly since it’s gold.
The dial is good and, as far as I can see, everything else looks fine to me.
I never mind inscriptions - I think they add character.
It won’t have been serviced but these are generally regarded as easy to service and I’d expect you to have to pay about $150 plus parts/postage, depending on where you are.
 
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Inscriptions can add character, and this one is very well done. I wouldn’t pay a premium for the inscription (unless it was from NASA or a railway etc), but they can be fun

welcome to the forum
 
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Thank you for all your input! I have been asking about for service as well and you are right, I have been given quotes of around US$150 excluding service parts.. Thanks again experts! 😀
 
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A nice looking watch and there is a certain feeling when strapping on a smart gold watch when getting suited and booted.
 
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Nice modern Geneve. If you’re able to spend a bit more, you may want consider an older “cursive” Geneve from the 1950s or early 1960s. These are harder to find in good condition than the more modern Geneves, but they are beautiful watches and are valued by collectors. Below is a photo of my 1959 Geneve reference 2903. You might also want to consider an entry level vintage Seamaster as an alternative to a modern Geneve.
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Thank you for all your input! I have been asking about for service as well and you are right, I have been given quotes of around US$150 excluding service parts.. Thanks again experts! 😀

Make sure to check that the watchmaker has an Omega parts account and will use genuine Omega parts. In the US, I would expect to pay a bit more for an Omega trained watchmaker.
 
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Make sure to check that the watchmaker has an Omega parts account and will use genuine Omega parts. In the US, I would expect to pay a bit more for an Omega trained watchmaker.

Thank you! I didn't realise there is a Omega parts account. I will ask! Thanks again!
 
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Nice modern Geneve. If you’re able to spend a bit more, you may want consider an older “cursive” Geneve from the 1950s or early 1960s. These are harder to find in good condition than the more modern Geneves, but they are beautiful watches and are valued by collectors. Below is a photo of my 1959 Geneve reference 2903. You might also want to consider an entry level vintage Seamaster as an alternative to a modern Geneve.
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Thanks! It has been quite hard to do searches to find good quality watches (although I am a newbie) but will see if I can find anything. Thanks again!
 
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Thank you! I didn't realise there is a Omega parts account. I will ask! Thanks again!

Yes, Omega will only sell parts to watchmakers that have been through thier training. Others are stuck using generic parts or scrounging for second hand or old stock. This watch is worth spending a little extra for a good service.
 
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Would not expect the need of worn parts here. The mvmt. Looks clean enough and the rotor has been replaced without seeing marks of rotor slack in the back. So, this watch has been taken care of in the past. Older watchmakers will be very able to service that without an parts account, I guess
 
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Would not expect the need of worn parts here. The mvmt. Looks clean enough and the rotor has been replaced without seeing marks of rotor slack in the back. So, this watch has been taken care of in the past. Older watchmakers will be very able to service that without an parts account, I guess

Thanks for letting me know! It is great to have experts here as I would not know the condition of the movement just from the pictures. Thanks again!
 
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gbesq gbesq
Nice modern Geneve. If you’re able to spend a bit more, you may want consider an older “cursive” Geneve from the 1950s or early 1960s. These are harder to find in good condition than the more modern Geneves, but they are beautiful watches and are valued by collectors. Below is a photo of my 1959 Geneve reference 2903. You might also want to consider an entry level vintage Seamaster as an alternative to a modern Geneve.
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A hell of a lot harder......
 
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Thanks for letting me know! It is great to have experts here as I would not know the condition of the movement just from the pictures. Thanks again!

What the movement looks like externally is no guarantee of what the parts inside look like. The only way to know is to look at them all under a microscope when the movement has been fully disassembled and cleaned. My gut tells me that many watchmakers let stuff go that they shouldn't, and are only looking at how the watch will run when they finish the service, rather than what it will perform like 5 years down the road. Omega has standards for when parts get replaced due to wear, and if you are following those even remotely closely, it's pretty rare to get one of these in that doesn't need at least some parts replaced for wear.
 
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