Orient Ray II FAA02005D9
Specs, Market Price & Buying Guide
- The Orient Ray II FAA02005D9 is the blue-dial anchor of Orient's entry diver line: a 41.5mm steel case, day-date at 3, unidirectional 120-click bezel, and the in-house F6922 automatic with hacking and hand-winding — a genuine 200m screw-down-crown diver at a fashion-watch price.
- Market range: roughly $150–$200 new against a $305 list price (verified Sep 25, 2026 — recheck before acting).
- Availability: in current production in blue and black, with the sapphire-equipped Kamasu sibling alongside. Orient's permanent-discount pricing means nobody should ever pay list.
Representative Orient dive-watch photo from the archive. Reference FAA02005D9 wears the blue sunray dial and day-date layout described in the specs below.
Market range $150–$200 · verified 2026-09-25
$305
Flat
Soft — street prices sit 35–50% under Orient's list price
Flat; the permanent-discount model keeps real prices stable
Editorial estimate compiled from public listings — ranges move weekly. Verified 2026-09-25.
Checked 2026-09-25: in current production — FAA02005D9 is the blue-dial bracelet version; the black FAA02004B9 sits alongside, with the Kamasu as the sapphire upgrade. No wait anywhere; Orient discounts are structural, not seasonal.
Full specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Case | 41.5mm stainless steel, brushed and polished |
| Lug-to-lug | ~47mm (editorial measurement — verify) |
| Thickness | ~13mm |
| Lug width | 22mm — the universal standard; every strap on Earth fits |
| Movement | Orient F6922, in-house automatic with hacking seconds and hand-winding, day-date at 3 |
| Power reserve | ~40 hours |
| Crystal | Mineral glass — the honest cost cut; the Kamasu sibling gets sapphire |
| Water resistance | 200m / 660ft — screw-down crown and solid case back; a real diver's rating |
| Bezel | Unidirectional 120-click bezel with blue aluminum insert |
| Bracelet | Three-link steel bracelet, fold-over clasp with safety |
| Dial | Blue sunray, applied luminous indices, day-date at 3 |
| Introduced | The Ray line descends from the beloved Mako; the Ray II added the hacking, hand-winding F6922 |
How it wears, by wrist size
On the edge — 41.5mm with a ~47mm span wears bigger than the number suggests. Try before buying; smaller wrists should look at 36-39mm alternatives.
The sweet spot. Sits flat, reads like a classic skin diver, and the 13mm height clears most cuffs.
Proportionate with presence — exactly the wrist this case was drawn for.
Reads mid-size and tidy; if you want more mass, the 44mm-class divers are the honest step.
Buy or skip?
Editorial take: 8/10 — the most honest diver under $200: an in-house hacking automatic, a real 200m screw-down rating and decades of Mako pedigree, with mineral glass and a rattly clasp as the visible cost cuts.
The Ray II is the watch that made 'in-house movement' mean something under $200: Orient builds the F6922 itself, hacks and hand-winds it, and wraps it in a case with a genuine 200m screw-down-crown rating — the spec the Seiko 5 Sports gave up. The cost cuts are exactly where you can see them: mineral crystal instead of sapphire, stamped clasp, a bezel action that's functional rather than luxurious. At $150-200 real money none of that matters — this is the thinking buyer's first real diver, and the answer to 'what do I beat on without caring?' Buy it on a sale, put it on a NATO, and wear it into the ocean.
- You want sapphire at this price — the Kamasu sibling adds it for ~$70 more
- You want brand recognition — Orient impresses watch people, not dinner guests
- You hate day-date windows — there's no no-date version
Available alternatives (Amazon-priced)
Two hundred dollars for an in-house 200m diver still invites comparison shopping — the tier is the most crowded in watches. These alternatives run from the sapphire sibling to the $50 floor, clearly labeled:
Orient Kamasu
The in-brand answer: the same F6922 and 200m platform with a sapphire crystal and sharper finishing for ~$70 more.
Check Amazon price ↗Seiko 5 Sports SRPD55
The Seiko rival: the iconic 4 o'clock crown case and deeper brand, but 100m and Hardlex where the Orient brings 200m and a screw-down crown.
Check Amazon price ↗Citizen Promaster BN0151
The solar answer: ISO 6425 200m, Eco-Drive so it never needs a battery, for about $100 more.
Check Amazon price ↗Casio Duro MDV106
The honest floor: a genuine 200m screw-down-crown quartz diver with a marlin on the dial for $50-70.
Check Amazon price ↗FAA02005D9 vs. its siblings
| Reference | Case | Movement | Crystal | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAA02005D9 (this watch) | 41.5mm | F6922 | Mineral | The blue-dial bracelet original — the Ray II default |
| FAA02004B9 | 41.5mm | F6922 | Mineral | Same watch in black — dial and bezel swap, nothing else |
| Kamasu RA-AA0001B | 41.8mm | F6922 | Sapphire | The sapphire sibling: same engine and 200m platform, sharper dial and bezel execution for ~$70 more |
Ownership costs
| Cost item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service interval | Orient suggests ~5–7 years; the F6922 usually runs far longer — service on drift or moisture |
| Typical service cost | $100–$200 at any independent watchmaker — the F6922 is simple, robust and universally serviceable (estimate — verify locally) |
| Insurance | Far under rider thresholds at ~$175 real money — don't schedule it, just wear it |
| Parts availability | Good — Orient supports current references, and the Mako/Ray ecosystem shares crystals, bezels and inserts with a deep aftermarket |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Orient Ray II discontinued?
No. As of our last check (Sep 25, 2026) the Ray II is in current production in blue and black, with the Kamasu as the sapphire sibling alongside. Production status changes — recheck before relying on this.
Ray II or Kamasu?
Same F6922 engine, same 200m screw-down platform. The Kamasu adds a sapphire crystal, applied indices and sharper bezel execution for roughly $70 more. If the budget stretches, the Kamasu is the better long-term wear; if not, the Ray II is 90% of the watch for less.
Ray II or Seiko 5 Sports?
The spec sheet favors the Orient: 200m and a screw-down crown versus the Seiko's 100m push-pull. The Seiko answers with the iconic case, Hardlex toughness, a deeper brand and the biggest mod ecosystem in watches. Divers and spec-sheet readers pick the Ray; hobbyists pick the Seiko.
Is the F6922 really in-house?
Yes — Orient designs and builds it in Japan, one of the last truly in-house movements under $500. Hacking seconds, hand-winding, day-date, ~40 hours of reserve. Crude to look at, nearly impossible to kill.
Should I pay list price for a Ray II?
Never — Orient's $305 list is a reference number, not a price. Street pricing runs $150–$200, and Orient's own sales go lower. Buy from a seller with a return window and check the bezel action on arrival.
Is 200m on a $175 watch real?
Yes — the Ray II has a screw-down crown and a genuine 200m rating, and the Mako/Ray line has decades of real-world dive use behind it. It isn't ISO 6425 certified, but for recreational diving the hardware is the real thing.
Where to buy safely
$305 list with full warranty — a price nobody should pay, since the same watch trades new for 35-50% less every day of the week.
$150–$200 for new pieces — the correct route. Buy the seller: recent feedback, a return window, and a quick bezel-and-crown check on arrival.
Pointless for a current-production Orient — fees exceed any saving.
Cheapest route and low stakes at this price — check crown threads, bezel action and the day-date quickset against known-good examples.