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Orient Automatic Classic F6724 – Blue Dial – Date – Exhibition Caseback – 22 Jewels – Steel Orient Automatic Classic with a classy, timeless aesthetic, equipped with the Orient automatic movement caliber F6724, visible through the transparent caseback. Beautiful setup with a dark blue dial, Roman numerals and applied metal indices, date at 3 o’clock and domed crystal. Polished stainless steel case and blue crocodile-style strap with ORIENT signet buckle. The F6724 movement is a modern Orient automatic caliber with 22 jewels, manual winding, hacking seconds, and approximately 40 hours of power reserve. These specifications are confirmed by Orient’s official documentation. A dress piece that is elegant and highly versatile, with an aesthetic inspired by mid-20th-century classic watches. FEATURES: Brand: Orient Style/collection: Classic / dress watch Visible case code: F672-U-BH0 Additional code: CAX661 Movement: mechanical automatic Caliber: Orient F6724, visually confirmed on the rotor Jewels: 22 Frequency: 21,600 vph Power reserve: approximately 40 hours Automatic winding: yes Manual winding via crown: yes Hacking seconds: yes Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, and date Date: date window at 3 o’clock Case: stainless steel Dial: dark blue Back: transparent / exhibition caseback Strap: dark blue crocodile-effect Buckle: signed ORIENT Manufacturing indicated: movement/case marked Thailand / S. Epson Corp. Orient confirms for the F6724 the 22 jewels, automatic and manual winding, hacking seconds, date, power reserve above 40 hours, and factory tolerance of +25/-15 seconds per day. DIMENSIONS: Here an important distinction is warranted. You did not photograph the watch next to a caliper or ruler, and I have not found an unequivocal official spec sheet for code F672-U-BH0/CAX661 that would allow precise transfer of dimensions. From the proportions in the photographs: Diameter without crown: approx. 40–41 mm Diameter with crown: approx. 43 mm Lug-to-lug: approx. 46–47 mm Thickness: approx. 11–12 mm Between lugs: approx. 21 mm As context, the current Orient Classic & Simple Style watches with F6724 exist, among other dimensions, as 40.5 × 46.5 × 12.3 mm with 21 mm between lugs, but I would not automatically use those figures as the exact measurements for this specimen without confirming the commercial reference. DIAL Very dark navy blue dial, with an especially elegant presentation. It carries the Orient shield applied around 12 o’clock, followed by: ORIENT Automatic At the bottom, in italics: Water Resistant The index layout is particularly attractive because it combines applied Roman numerals with baton-style markers. Roman numerals are seen in several positions, highlighting the large XII at 12 and VI at 6, along with other stylized Roman numerals. The perimeter includes a very detailed minute/second scale with five-minute markings. At 3 o’clock there is a light-background date window showing the number 5. The hour and minute hands are metallic and faceted, accompanied by a slender central seconds hand. At the bottom of the dial there is also a small printed code, though I would not transcribe it in the listing as the photo does not allow reading it with absolute certainty. MOVEMENT: ORIENT F6724 Here we have a 100% visible identification in the photos: on the rotor it is clearly engraved: F6724 Additionally: ORIENT TWENTY-TWO JEWELS S. EPSON CORP. THAILAND The F6724 is an Orient mechanical automatic movement that offers: 22 jewels 21,600 alternations/hour more than 40 hours of power reserve automatic winding manual winding hacking / seconds stop date indication The official Orient documentation confirms these features. The ability to wind manually and stop the seconds for precise setting represents a significant improvement over earlier generations of Orient automatic calibers. EXHIBITION BACK The watch features an attractive exhibition back, allowing direct viewing of the automatic movement. On the outer ring you can read several inscriptions: WATER RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL EPSON MADE IN THAILAND F672-U-BH0 CAX661 Inside, the rotor is decorated and signed Orient, with caliber F6724 and the inscription 22 jewels. Together, this allows identifying both the movement and several manufacturing codes without opening the watch. CASE Round stainless steel case, predominantly polished finish with slightly curved classic lugs. The bezel is fine and polished, leaving a large visible surface to the dial. The case shows micro-scratches, light scuffs, and normal signs of wear, especially noticeable on polished surfaces and around the back. CRYSTAL The watch features a notably domed crystal, reinforcing the vintage aesthetic. The Orient Classic & Simple Style family uses domed crystals as one of its characteristic visual elements. Orient officially describes this combination of traditional dial, domed crystal, and stylized lugs as characteristic of this line. In the photographs there are some small surface marks/reflections. I would not claim it is completely scratch-free. BRACELET AND BUCKLE Dark blue strap with crocodile-texture engraving, matching the dial. The buckle is clearly signed ORIENT. The strap shows signs of wear, especially on the holes used, keepers, and flex areas. Although the buckle is Orient, the photos are not sufficient to certify that the strap is the one that originally came with the watch, so I would avoid advertising it as the “original strap” unless you have additional documentation. CONDITION Good overall wear state. The case and back show micro-scratches and normal superficial marks. The crystal may show small marks. The dial visually remains in very good condition, with no major damage evident in the photos. Strap used, with flex and wear marks. The movement has a clean visual appearance through the exhibition caseback. Important: a single photo cannot determine accuracy, amplitude, real power reserve, or maintenance history. If you have tested it for a day or two and it runs well, I would state: “Currently running. Automatic movement, manual winding, seconds-hand and date verified. No service history available and chronometer accuracy not guaranteed.” WATER RESISTANCE The watch is marked WATER RESISTANT. However, for a second-hand sale I would not guarantee current water resistance without a recent pressure test. Recommended wording: “Although the watch is marked Water Resistant, current water resistance cannot be guaranteed as a recent pressure test has not been performed.” ABOUT THE F6724 CALIBER It is one of Orient’s most well-known modern mechanical movements. The brand uses it in numerous watches in its Classic collection. Official specifications list a nominal accuracy of +25/-15 seconds per day, a power reserve above 40 hours, and 22 jewels. Orient also confirms that the caliber has manual winding and hacking seconds, in addition to the date indication. In other words, this watch does not use one of the older Orient movements that relied solely on automatic winding: the F6724 allows manual winding directly from the crown.

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