Orient Ray II Blue (FAA02009D, RA-AA0004L). Current Prices, JDM Listings, Market Analysis

The Orient Ray II Blue is one of the more recognizable entry-level dive watches in the JDM market, carrying references FAA02009D and RA-AA0004L depending on generation and market. It sits in a segment where Orient has consistently drawn buyers who want automatic movements and genuine dive credentials without paying Swiss premiums. Tonbo tracks the FAA02009D price because JDM sourcing can produce meaningful savings against US retail and gray market asking prices, though the data picture here is currently thin. At a US median of $260, this model occupies a price point where condition variance and sourcing friction matter more than they would on higher-ticket pieces.

Current US Market Value

The current US median for the Orient Ray II Blue sits at $260, with the middle half of transactions ranging from $220 to $320. That spread is relatively wide for a watch at this price point, which reflects both condition variance and the difference between sellers who know what they have and those who don't. It's worth being direct about the data quality here. This estimate is drawn from a sample size of three data points and is classified as an operator estimate rather than a statistically confirmed market price. The comp quality indicator is orange, meaning you should treat $260 as a directional anchor, not a reliable mark. As more transaction data accumulates, this figure will sharpen. For now, the FAA02009D price range of $220 to $320 is the honest working range to carry when evaluating a buy.

Active JDM Listings

There are no active JDM listings for the Orient Ray II Blue in the past 14 days. This is not unusual for a model at this price tier. Lower-cost Orient pieces tend to move quickly when they appear, and the listing window on Japanese platforms can be short. The absence of current inventory doesn't indicate low supply overall, just that no listings happened to be active during this tracking window.

• No listings detected on Japanese platforms in the past 14 days
• Typical platforms for this model include Mercari Japan and Yahoo Auctions Japan
• Listing velocity tends to be sporadic rather than consistent for this reference
• When listings do appear, condition descriptions and seller photos are the primary quality signals to evaluate
• Check Tonbo's deals feed for when active opportunities surface on this and similar references

Recent Alert History

No strict or opportunity alerts have fired for the Orient Ray II Blue in the past 90 days. This means the model has not crossed the pricing thresholds that would trigger a signal through Tonbo's alert system during that window. It could reflect a quiet period in Japanese listings, pricing that has stayed within expected ranges, or simply the thin data coverage on this reference. If you're specifically hunting a FAA02009D for sale at a below-market price, setting a personal alert is the practical move rather than checking manually. The absence of recent signals is informational, not discouraging.

Japan vs. US Price Gap

The Japan-to-US price gap on the Orient Ray II Blue is driven by the usual JDM sourcing mechanics. Domestic Japanese buyers often aren't valuing these watches against US gray market prices, which means listings on Japanese platforms can come in below what an American buyer would pay through a domestic reseller or auction. Shipping, proxy fees, and import friction narrow that gap in practice, but a well-timed buy Japan FAA02009D can still represent a reasonable saving against the US median. The primary risk factor here is condition variance. At the $220 to $260 end of the range, you are more likely to be buying a worn or unserviced piece, and at this price level the cost of a service can equal or exceed the saving you captured on the purchase price. Comp thinness adds to that risk since with only three data points underpinning the estimate, there is less certainty that the $260 median reflects what the market will actually bear when you go to resell.

For more context on how Tonbo evaluates pricing signals across JDM references, see the signals methodology page.

Track Orient Ray II Blue on Tonbo

If the Orient Ray II Blue is on your shortlist, Tonbo's free Collector tier lets you add up to five models to a personal watchlist at tonbomarket.com/dashboard, no credit card required. When listings appear or pricing moves on the FAA02009D, you'll have visibility without having to monitor Japanese platforms manually. The Member tier at $10 per month adds real-time Discord alerts, which is where the practical advantage sits for a model that lists sporadically. Given the thin comp data on this reference, being early on a listing matters more than it would on a heavily-traded model. That's exactly what the alert layer is built for.