Orient F6 (F6922, F6724, F6B24 and F6N47)
Orient’s in-house automatics: 22 jewels, 40 to 50 hours, hacking seconds and hand winding.
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What it is
Orient makes its own movements within the Seiko Epson group. The F6 family replaced the old non-hacking movements a few years ago and now powers almost the whole range: the Bambino, the Mako, the Kamasu and the Orient Star models.
They beat at 21,600 per hour with about 40 hours of reserve. The F6922 shows day and date; the F6724 the date only; the F6B24 adds the sun-and-moon indicator of the Bambino Sun & Moon. The F6N47 in the Orient Star range rises to 50 hours and has a power reserve indicator on the dial.
For anyone after an in-house automatic for little money who values a brand that makes its own movement.
Maker: Orient (Seiko Epson). The figures on this page come from each watch’s spec sheet.
Watches that use it
Compared
| Figure | Orient Bambino Sun & Moon | Orient Star Diver |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative price band | €280–310 | €700–760 |
| Movement | F6B24 | F6N47 |
| Power reserve | 40 h | 50 h |
| Beat rate | 21,600 bph | 21,600 bph |
| Crystal | Mineral | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 30 m | 200 m |
| Diameter | 41.5 mm | 43.6 mm |
| Thickness | 14.2 mm | 14 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | 47 mm | 51.1 mm |
| Hacking seconds | Yes | Yes |
| Hand winding | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating bezel | No | Yes |
| Strap or bracelet | Leather strap | Steel bracelet |
| Brand origin | Japan | Japan |
| See price on AmazonSee specs | See price on AmazonSee specs |
Frequently asked questions
Which watches use the Orient F6 (F6922, F6724, F6B24 and F6N47)?
In the catalogue, the Orient Bambino Sun & Moon and Orient Star Diver.
How much power reserve does the Orient F6 (F6922, F6724, F6B24 and F6N47) have?
From 40 to 50 hours, according to each manufacturer’s data.
Which is the least expensive watch with this movement?
The Orient Bambino Sun & Moon, with an indicative price band of €280–310.