"new" seems like the wrong adjective.
That's a good point I don't think I've ever really stopped and considered before, the distinction between "new" and "unworn". I have a Rising Sun that is "unworn", but you are correct, I don't think it should be considered "new" since it was originally sold in Japan, and I'm the second owner. It's in perfect condition obviously, but "new" seems like the wrong adjective.
I had a feeling I shouldn't have read all 9 pages of this thread. After reading everyone's post and looking at the great pics, I went ahead and pulled the trigger on a Rising Sun. I've been infactuated with the unique creamy silver dial on the Canopus Gold Speedmaster for months, but at $45k it's out of my reach. I feel the Rising Sun's silver dial is also unique and just as stunning, plus the red dial makes the watch pop. Hopefull it will scatch my itch for years to come or until I win the lottery and can afford the Canopus Gold Speedmaster.
I had a feeling I shouldn't have read all 9 pages of this thread. After reading everyone's post and looking at the great pics, I went ahead and pulled the trigger on a Rising Sun. I've been infactuated with the unique creamy silver dial on the Canopus Gold Speedmaster for months, but at $45k it's out of my reach. I feel the Rising Sun's silver dial is also unique and just as stunning, plus the red dial makes the watch pop. Hopefull it will scratch my itch for years to come or until I win the lottery and can afford the Canopus Gold Speedmaster.
The Rising Sun's dial is quite different from other silver Speedmaster dials like the classic Mitsukoshi and Apollo 11 35th dials, its surface is greyer with a sugary-like dial texture. It's very attractive when you see it and when it is on your wrist. I'm surprised that there are still unworn ones available on the secondary market since the production run is only 2020. This model hasn't hit its stride yet, it's like a good wine, it needs a bit of aging.
The Rising Sun's dial is quite different from other silver Speedmaster dials like the classic Mitsukoshi and Apollo 11 35th dials, its surface is greyer with a sugary-like dial texture. It's very attractive when you see it and when it is on your wrist. I'm surprised that there are still unworn ones available on the secondary market since the production run is only 2020. This model hasn't hit its stride yet, it's like a good wine, it needs a bit of aging.
Dang that Canopus Gold keeps calling my name, but my wallet keeps saying no (maybe someday). In the mean time your pics of the Rising Sun are making me count the hours until mine gets delivered. Hoping to have it delivered later on today.
Supposedly it came from a US Omega Boutique with a Dec 2021 date on the warranty card.
This is definitely false, in any straightforward meaning.
These watches were authorized for sale only in Japan.
Accordingly, if you were to take this watch for warranty to Omega with an assertion that it were purchased under warranty from a U.S. OB you will meet some resistance.
Interesting statement you've made, as warranty card states OB from US. I was told by seller that a few of the larger US OB's were able to obtain few.
Wondering if anyone else can verify this.
