Orient watch database and price guide

Orient Bambino Version 2 Cream: specs, new price and used value

For the USA market, a fair used price for the Orient Bambino Version 2 Cream is usually $90-160. A good buy is normally under $115, while prices above $210 need unusually strong condition, full set, warranty, scarcity, or live market confirmation.

Retail price band: $210-240
New online band: $140-210
Used fair range: $90-160
Good buy under: $115
Avoid over: $210
Value retention: medium

Direct answer for buyers

Verdict: Worth buying used when the asking price is $115 or less, which is realistic for the $90–$160 band. Above $210 the deal stops making sense.

Watch specifications

Brand: Orient
Collection: Bambino
Reference: FAC00009N0
Category: dress automatic watch
Movement: Orient F6724 automatic
Case size: 40.5 mm
Lug-to-lug: 46.8 mm
Thickness: 11.8 mm
Crystal: Mineral crystal
Water resistance: 30 m
Market region: United States / North America
Currency: USD

Who should buy it?

Best for: Anyone after one dependable dress watch in the $90–$160 used bracket rather than a collection, and who would rather bank the discount than pay retail.

Not ideal for: Anyone expecting strong resale — this dress watch retains value at an average level, and listings above $210 are the clearest sign of an optimistic seller.

Market notes and resale

Mineral crystal and 30 m water resistance are the known compromises. Dial condition is the main price driver because the cases are shared across versions.

Price confidence: Early editorial estimate — verify current listings. Last editorial review: 2026-10-03.

Used buyer checklist

Confirm the exact reference and dial configuration before paying
Check the case for polishing that softens the original lug shape
Ask for a clear photo of the caseback to confirm the reference number
Confirm the water resistance is only splash-proof, not swim-proof
Inspect the crystal edges and check for dial patina or moisture marks

Known issues and pricing traps

Low water resistance means these are not everyday rough-wear watches
Polished cases hide dents until you inspect them in daylight
Expect normal depreciation, not a windfall

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How this price range is set

Editorial estimate for the US market, not a live quote. Bands reflect typical retail and second-hand pricing for this reference and are revised when sold-listing evidence arrives.

Ranges are reduced for condition, missing links, no box or papers, unknown service history and poor photos, and adjusted when current new-watch discounts make a used price unattractive.

FAQ

What price should I target for the Orient Bambino Version 2 Cream?

Use $115 as the good-buy target. The fair used range is $90-160, and a used listing above $210 needs unusually strong condition, completeness, warranty or scarcity.

Should I buy the Orient Bambino Version 2 Cream new or used?

Compare the used asking price with the current new online band of $140-210. If the saving is small, buying new can be safer because you get warranty and cleaner return rights.

What changes the value most?

Condition, box and papers, bracelet or strap completeness, service history, seller reputation, warranty status and unusually poor listing photos move the real transaction price.

What should I check before buying used?

Check the exact reference, case and bracelet condition, movement/module function, service or battery history, seller feedback and whether the price still makes sense after tax, shipping and return risk.

Important pricing note

USA watch prices move with condition, state sales tax, seller type, box and papers, current discounts, service history and seller trust. Use this page as a research starting point, then verify live US listings before paying.