Eye Jacket Original (but with more durable O-matter) re-releases

[Ocelot]

Example: https://www.oakley.com/en-us/product/W0OO9450M
Definitely sad to have missed out on this bundle, especially knowing it went down to $248.
Assuming they used the (less brittle than original) current O-matter, on the first version rerelease (not the Redux), any knowledge of what to look for if someone is selling OG vs new O-matter OGs?
Not a fan of the Satisfy or other collabs, but would like the OG in updated material.

Pictures of inside the arms comparing vintage to rerelease would be helpful
Thanks

 

[tatt22er]

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[Funky-Trixtar]

Example: https://www.oakley.com/en-us/product/W0OO9450M
Definitely sad to have missed out on this bundle, especially knowing it went down to $248.
Assuming they used the (less brittle than original) current O-matter, on the first version rerelease (not the Redux), any knowledge of what to look for if someone is selling OG vs new O-matter OGs?
Not a fan of the Satisfy or other collabs, but would like the OG in updated material.

Pictures of inside the arms comparing vintage to rerelease would be helpful
Thanks

The original Eye Jackets (circa 1994-98), used the 1st O-Matter, which becomes brittle over the decades since. It is a 'curse' which affects some, but not all sunglasses from this era. I've experienced this 'curse' myself. A Frogskin and Eye-Jacket had just broken, stored away, so no impact can be blamed.
The later version, New Eye-Jackets, we're made using a modified O Matter. But also, modified hinges, which was a bane of the first Eye-Jackets. Squared hinges were the problem, which took less abuse and general wear and tear: also found on Trenchcoats, Topcoat and Moon.
The Rounded hinges were so much better, including the new O-matter used . They could take more impacts and wear, yet still retain their integrity.
The recent iterations(collaberations) use the newest O-Matter, so will be stronger, including a Rounded hinge and removable Icons(I believe, but don't know for sure).

 

[Ocelot]

The original Eye Jackets (circa 1994-98), used the 1st O-Matter, which becomes brittle over the decades since. It is a 'curse' which affects some, but not all sunglasses from this era. I've experienced this 'curse' myself. A Frogskin and Eye-Jacket had just broken, stored away, so no impact can be blamed.
The later version, New Eye-Jackets, we're made using a modified O Matter. But also, modified hinges, which was a bane of the first Eye-Jackets. Squared hinges were the problem, which took less abuse and general wear and tear: also found on Trenchcoats, Topcoat and Moon.
The Rounded hinges were so much better, including the new O-matter used . They could take more impacts and wear, yet still retain their integrity.
The recent iterations(collaberations) use the newest O-Matter, so will be stronger, including a Rounded hinge and removable Icons(I believe, but don't know for sure).

Thank you for the tip about hinges!

Is the second gen (round hinge 1999-2004) also known to be the same O-matter as the current rerelease/colabs? Or also a different formula and known to be any less durable than the present O-matter?

Asking because the 2024 rerelease of the original mold w/round hinges in silver in the link above (still sad I missed that sale price) could look similar on the inside to genuine deadstock vintage 99-04’s, but am wondering if there is any way to tell if they’re a vintage two-and-a-half decades old pair or from the seemingly limited run of 2024 reproductions when buying third party if I finally find a pair to wear.
(Not wanting to risk breaking a ‘94-‘98 gen 1 frame)

 

[ZCForge]

Thank you for the tip about hinges!

Is the second gen (round hinge 1999-2004) also known to be the same O-matter as the current rerelease/colabs? Or also a different formula and known to be any less durable than the present O-matter?

Asking because the 2024 rerelease of the original mold w/round hinges in silver in the link above (still sad I missed that sale price) could look similar on the inside to genuine deadstock vintage 99-04’s, but am wondering if there is any way to tell if they’re a vintage two-and-a-half decades old pair or from the seemingly limited run of 2024 reproductions when buying third party if I finally find a pair to wear.
(Not wanting to risk breaking a ‘94-‘98 gen 1 frame)

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Anything made after ‘99 will be the newer O matter. They added nylon to the plastic to give it more flex and overall durability.

 

[Funky-Trixtar]

Thank you for the tip about hinges!

Is the second gen (round hinge 1999-2004) also known to be the same O-matter as the current rerelease/colabs? Or also a different formula and known to be any less durable than the present O-matter?

Asking because the 2024 rerelease of the original mold w/round hinges in silver in the link above (still sad I missed that sale price) could look similar on the inside to genuine deadstock vintage 99-04’s, but am wondering if there is any way to tell if they’re a vintage two-and-a-half decades old pair or from the seemingly limited run of 2024 reproductions when buying third party if I finally find a pair to wear.
(Not wanting to risk breaking a ‘94-‘98 gen 1 frame)

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This answer is correct