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So.. I have this replica rolex that I ordered just to see if its any good and it quit the first day I wore it. I came from China. It looks great but that doesn't really matter if it doesn't work so I have decided that this will be my first project as a watch repair amateur. The problem: Won't run at all. All gears seem to be free that I can see from minor disassembly. It winds but not run. Feels fully wound. I can adjust the date manually. It is marked as a 2836-2 but a search of ETA website showed that as a Day/Date and this is just a Date. (replica of 41mm date just) It seems to be more of a 2826-2 I am attaching pictures of where I am now in disassembly and hoping that some of you may have advice as to what I actually have and what to do from this point. I have only removed the rotor, stem, hands and dial at this point and am unsure where to go from here. Thanks in advance for any help and or advice. P.S. I know that "don't buy a replica" is the first advice so we can skip that! :)

If you shake it side to side does the balance swing freely? If so then autowinds advice is sound. But before removing the auto works will have to come off - this will be secured by two black screws. When lifing the auto work put a little pressure on the winder by turning it slightly then prise carefully using a screwdriver. Then taking out the balance is safer. Proceed then as per autowinds advice to see if the pallets are free. If the balance does not swing freely then it could be the balance tack. This is a small lever which moves out to touch the balance wheel (stopping it) when you pull the crown to the hand setting position.