Need some expert advice!

[thenightowl]

Hey Friends,

As I have stated already in some other posts. I am relatively new to the Oakley collecting hobby. While my initial interest stemmed from the unique styles of watches they created back in the early 2000s/90s through more research and thanks to this forum I've grown very fond of some of the older sunglasses they produced. I've done some research myself but have struggled a bit to piece together what exactly I should be looking for in the budget I have so I thought I would come to you all! I enjoy the styles of many of the early 2000s glasses. The more slim-eyed ones intrigue me and the metal frame or I believe is called the X-metal series is super cool too (I realize that's probably not in my budget). I'm a student in school who works a weekend job once a week so my budget isn't huge. Would you have any recommendations for maybe a nice pair under $200, let me know if that's unrealistic as well.

Thank you for all the help it means a lot. I'm sure a lot of new folk come in here asking simular questions so I super appreciate your help even though you may answer this question often.

Go to Jomashop. They sell authentic Oakley's at discounted prices.

 

[johnny easton]

Hey Friends,

As I have stated already in some other posts. I am relatively new to the Oakley collecting hobby. While my initial interest stemmed from the unique styles of watches they created back in the early 2000s/90s through more research and thanks to this forum I've grown very fond of some of the older sunglasses they produced. I've done some research myself but have struggled a bit to piece together what exactly I should be looking for in the budget I have so I thought I would come to you all! I enjoy the styles of many of the early 2000s glasses. The more slim-eyed ones intrigue me and the metal frame or I believe is called the X-metal series is super cool too (I realize that's probably not in my budget). I'm a student in school who works a weekend job once a week so my budget isn't huge. Would you have any recommendations for maybe a nice pair under $200, let me know if that's unrealistic as well.

Thank you for all the help it means a lot. I'm sure a lot of new folk come in here asking simular questions so I super appreciate your help even though you may answer this question often.

$200 won't get you far at this stage. Look at the history and try to figure what might suit you. -I know the pain.

 

[smudge_]

$200 won't get you far at this stage. Look at the history and try to figure what might suit you. -I know the pain.

Yea, I've come to realize that

I'll keep looking around.

 

[ZCForge]

$200 won't get you far at this stage. Look at the history and try to figure what might suit you. -I know the pain.

Check out splice and the first gen valve. Those are in that price range

 

[Grogidubnus]

You can find a clean Oakley Hatchet for under $200 on EBay every now and then. Multiple colorways available, replacement lenses available, I think they sound pretty close to what you're looking for. Those have a very similar look to the X Metals. Just make sure the hinges are in good shape. Though there are people who can repair the hinges for a fee, so it's not the end of the world if one is bad.

Edit: Didn't realize I resurrected a thread from 2024. It just popped up on my main page for some reason.