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Rep Rolex GMT movements explained

KJ2020

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Hi guys!!
Last 8/22 I bought a wonderful GMT Rootbeer with an A3285 movement ("stated") from a member (who bought it previously from another member).
After a while it started having some problems with the hour hand and date change. After several attempts, my trusted watchmaker found this broken spring (photo attached) but he is unable to find a replacement. Furthermore, he told me that the movement should be a Sellita (I'm scared it could be a ETA2824 Time Bomb). Do any of you know what type of spring it is and where find a new one (or even the entire piece that contains it)?
To be more precise, I highlighted the spring I'm talking about in green


Your movement is in fact a 2824 timebomb and this part is what gave the movement its name.

Take a look at the thread below, there are some fix ideas and a link to a replacement part.

Mods for the GMT timebomb

Link to Ben in Belgium is in the thread below. Message there about him moving his premesis but he left an email.

Fix for the GMT timebomb movement
 
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