For those who collect the X-Metal line, in your opinion which model is currently the rarest or most valuable? And what care do you recommend to preser

[AcornDiscovery]

For some it is about the serial, frame generation, size and weight, celebrity movie appearances, rare protoypes, inheritance or sentimental value, condition, complete sets,modification friendly, etc.

Mars and Craters have definitely seen a jump in price, but there are sellers who will offer a good deal. I believe Michael Jordan has a lot of notoriety and Brad Pitt wearing them in Fight Club helped make these frames desirable. I believe they were a step forward when determining weight on faces. Unfortunately I have a rather large head so I can not enjoy them like others can.

Romeos are the first Oakley xmetal to be designed with 3D software. They were expensive back then and rightfully so now. I am sure the R&D alone wasn't cheap. They did have flaws at first, but were perfected with other frame styles. You have to remember these are heavy glasses compared to the rest, so they can cause discomfort for extended long use. Tom Cruise wearing them in Mission Impossible made a lot of people want to save up for a pair.


Juliets, XX, and Pennies are definitely in high demand due to aesthetics, Xmen films, and Black Hawk down. Unlike Romeos, they were much more refined, produced in larger quantities, and had an overall affordable price. My generation was fortunate to grow up during the peak of television and early 2000 films when everything was stepping into new territories. The glasses were however out of reach when I was growing up. There weren't any stores near where I lived and no kid had enough money to buy them. All I had were my memories of Cyclops, and soldiers who wore Oakleys in movies. We have reached a perfect storm where everyone who missed out in the 2000s now can buy them. The kids of the 90s and 2000s, have simply aged enough to begin collecting. I do envy those who were at the beginning. Those days will never come back.

R2, Half X, and XS were definitely a shift from the previous generations. The focus became on being lighter, and the XS offered a square like aesthetic. I unfortunately do not own an R2 and XS, but I do have a Half X. I mainly enjoy the rarity of it. The Half X did not sell as well. It had no big celebrity backing, no films, and had no protection on the bottom lenses if dropped. The trade off was being the lightest xmetal in my arsenal.

I understand not everyone will agree on my opinions, but I generally enjoy each frame I own. The designs each offer an experience that is unique to each other.

Ouah nice summary. thanks!
I completely see myself in your "2000's kids" description xD.
Didn't know what X-metals where, but as soon as I started looking into it, it was "oooooh THESE!!"

 

[Lopaka KaMars]

Ok

Aloha and welcome to the O-Forum.

Would I be biased if I said Mars? Don't blame me like some others do.

 

[Lopaka KaMars]

Ouah nice summary. thanks!
I completely see myself in your "2000's kids" description xD.
Didn't know what X-metals where, but as soon as I started looking into it, it was "oooooh THESE!!"

Cut up all credit cards quickly.

 

[Mystiko Neossia]

Ouah nice summary. thanks!
I completely see myself in your "2000's kids" description xD.
Didn't know what X-metals where, but as soon as I started looking into it, it was "oooooh THESE!!"

I am glad you guys still appreciate the past. If you ever need any help feel free to pm me man. I was a 90s kid so not too much older than you.