Orient Ray II / AA02 Diver 41.5mm Black Dial / Steel Bracelet
The Orient FAA02004B9, also sold as FAA02004B / AA02004B / TAA02004B9, is a 41.5mm black-dial Ray II / AA02 Diver with 200m water resistance, mineral crystal, steel bracelet, screw-down crown and Orient's F6922 automatic movement. Its appeal is simple: real mechanical dive-style watch value at an accessible price.
Quick answer
Is the Orient FAA02004B9 worth buying?
The first thing WatchIntel must fix is the identity.
- Overall score
- 62/100
- Verdict
- buy
- Value
- 88/100
- Hype tax
- 12/100
Executive Verdict
The first thing WatchIntel must fix is the identity. FAA02004B9 should not be treated as a standard Mako II page. It is more accurately the black-dial Orient Ray II / AA02 Diver variant. Once corrected, the watch is a strong entry-level automatic sports diver: 41.5mm steel case, 200m water resistance, screw-down crown, mineral crystal, unidirectional bezel, black dial, steel bracelet and Orient F6922 movement with hacking and hand-winding. The caveats are also clear: mineral crystal, basic bracelet, modest finishing and limited resale. Buy it for mechanical value, not luxury finishing.
Buy if you want a low-cost automatic dive-style watch and accept mineral crystal, basic bracelet and modest resale.
Buyers expecting sapphire crystal, ISO diver certification, premium bracelet construction or strong resale.
Score Breakdown
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Movement Truth
The FAA02004B9 uses Orient's F6922 automatic movement, with hand-winding, hacking seconds, day/date, 22 jewels, 21,600 bph frequency and roughly 40 hours of power reserve according to movement references. This is one of the strongest arguments for the watch at its price: it gives buyers a practical Orient-made automatic platform with modern usability features. It is not a luxury movement, and accuracy should be judged as affordable mechanical-watch accuracy, not chronometer performance.
Value for Money
Very strong at the right price. The FAA02004B9 gives buyers 200m water resistance, automatic movement, day/date, hacking, hand-winding and a steel bracelet at a low price. The value weakens if the buyer expects sapphire crystal, premium bracelet construction, ISO diver certification or strong resale.
Hype Tax
Low. Orient has enthusiast credibility, but the FAA02004B9 is not priced like a hype watch. Demand is driven mostly by entry-level value, mechanical movement and practical specs. The main marketing risk is not hype pricing, but naming confusion between Mako, Ray and AA02 variants.
Serviceability
Good in principle for an affordable Orient automatic, but WatchIntel should avoid fixed service-cost claims. At this price level, a full service may not always make economic sense compared with movement replacement or replacement of the watch. Keep serviceability language practical and careful.
Resale & Liquidity
Modest. The watch is recognizable among entry-level Orient buyers, but it is affordable and widely available. Do not publish fixed resale percentages without exact dated market data.
Specifications
Better Alternatives
Comparable options at similar price points.
Better if the buyer prefers the Mako dial and hand design. Similar movement/value logic, but different look.
Same-brand diver-style comparison.
Better if the buyer wants sapphire crystal and a more refined Orient diver-style package, usually at a higher price.
Orient diver upgrade comparison.
More mainstream Seiko alternative with 4R36 movement and strong modding ecosystem, but only 100m water resistance and Hardlex.
Entry automatic sports watch comparison.
More tool-diver oriented alternative with strong practical reputation, but different styling and bracelet/strap tradeoffs.
Affordable tool diver comparison.
Cheaper automatic diver-style option, but weaker brand perception and more homage-heavy design.
Budget diver-style comparison.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I buy the Orient FAA02004B9?+
WatchIntel verdict: buy. Very strong at the right price. The FAA02004B9 gives buyers 200m water resistance, automatic movement, day/date, hacking, hand-winding and a steel bracelet at a low price. The value weakens if the buyer expects sapphire crystal, premium bracelet construction, ISO diver certification or strong resale.
What movement is in the Orient FAA02004B9?+
It uses the Orient F6922. The FAA02004B9 uses Orient's F6922 automatic movement, with hand-winding, hacking seconds, day/date, 22 jewels, 21,600 bph frequency and roughly 40 hours of power reserve according to movement references. This is one of the strongest arguments for the watch at its price: it gives buyers a practical Orient-made automatic platform with modern usability features. It is not a luxury movement, and accuracy should be judged as affordable mechanical-watch accuracy, not chronometer performance.
Does the Orient FAA02004B9 have a hype tax?+
Low. Orient has enthusiast credibility, but the FAA02004B9 is not priced like a hype watch. Demand is driven mostly by entry-level value, mechanical movement and practical specs. The main marketing risk is not hype pricing, but naming confusion between Mako, Ray and AA02 variants.
How serviceable is the Orient FAA02004B9?+
Good in principle for an affordable Orient automatic, but WatchIntel should avoid fixed service-cost claims. At this price level, a full service may not always make economic sense compared with movement replacement or replacement of the watch. Keep serviceability language practical and careful.
What is the resale value of the Orient FAA02004B9?+
Modest. The watch is recognizable among entry-level Orient buyers, but it is affordable and widely available. Do not publish fixed resale percentages without exact dated market data.
What is WatchIntel's overall score for the Orient FAA02004B9?+
The overall WatchIntel score is 62/100, combining movement quality, value, hype tax, serviceability, and resale liquidity.
Is FAA02004B9 a Mako or Ray?+
FAA02004B9 / FAA02004B / AA02004B is commonly sold as Orient Ray II / AA02 Diver. WatchIntel should not place it under Mako unless the page explicitly explains the naming ambiguity.
What movement is in the Orient FAA02004B9?+
It uses Orient F6922, an automatic movement with hand-winding, hacking seconds, day/date, 22 jewels, 21,600 bph frequency and roughly 40 hours of power reserve.
Does it have sapphire crystal?+
No. The FAA02004B9 / Ray II uses mineral glass / mineral crystal. Buyers wanting sapphire should compare Orient Kamasu models.
Is it a real dive watch?+
It has 200m water resistance, screw-down crown and unidirectional bezel, but WatchIntel should only call it an ISO-certified/professional diver if that certification is directly sourced.
What is the case size?+
SeriousWatches lists 41.5mm width, 13mm thickness, 22mm lugs and 47mm lug-to-lug.
What is the retail price?+
Use dated regional sources only. Orient USA / authorized dealers may show different prices. Do not display one global retail price without source/date/region.
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