u/ApolloPS2

Long story short I have the opportunity to purchase one of my grails in the Eichi II while in Japan. All 3 models are available, with the Ruri being my favorite.

Naturally, there may be one problem. When looking back at the below photos I took and comparing them with others' here on Reddit, I cannot help but feel that the "halo" ring that appears at the edges and center of the dial is a bit more muted for this specific watch.

My question for Eichi II owners is: Under studio lighting and wrapped in plastic, does this look correct or is something wrong with the dial? Also for US owners specifically, how did you declare the watch given it has an alligator strap which may be confiscated?

I assume the halo effect will be more pronounced in direct sunlight, etc., but I worry it may be too dark.

Thanks!

Edit: Thanks to all those who provided their experience with the model. I was able to go back to the boutique to get a closer look, and the culprit was both studio lighting and plastic wrap as expected, but mainly my phone camera's auto white balancing making everything far too dark. I was able to purchase and can confirm everything looks correct and perfect - so happy!