Oakley Romeo 1 serials and generation question

[cheshirecat]

Hello O-P. I've decided to purchase my first pair of Romeo 1, and I have a question regarding the serial numbers printed on the glasses. I've noticed that on some pairs, the serial number is placed higher, near the "X" letter, while on others, it's positioned lower. Also, the engraving color seems to vary — on some it's whitish, on others gray or even black. I'm already aware of how the serial number looks on the Romeo Jordan edition, so no need to explain that.
But here's my main question: Is it possible to identify the generation or model of Romeo 1 based on the positioning or style of the serial number, especially if there are no "A" or "B" letters in the serial and the box is missing? Maybe there's already a thread or resource about this that I missed?
Romeo 1 experts — I’d appreciate your help navigating this! Thanks.

 

[Funky-Trixtar]

🦘Romeo 1 Jordan Information Page - At least 11 differences from a normal R1

Updated 13th May, 2020 by @cacatman If you have any interesting information/corrections, please leave a comment! Introduction In the Oakley community, 4 digit serialled X-metal Romeo 1s are often called "Jordan R1" x-metals. However, although Michael Jordan was sponsored by Oakley for 10 years...

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[Nortika]

🦘Romeo 1 Jordan Information Page - At least 11 differences from a normal R1

Updated 13th May, 2020 by @cacatman If you have any interesting information/corrections, please leave a comment! Introduction In the Oakley community, 4 digit serialled X-metal Romeo 1s are often called "Jordan R1" x-metals. However, although Michael Jordan was sponsored by Oakley for 10 years...

www.oakleyforum.com

He knows the Jordon pairs, the question is actually for the non Jordon pairs

he wants to know why the serials positioning were not the same throughout the Romeo’s and if it were specific to a certain generation

 

[Funky-Trixtar]

He knows the Jordon pairs, the question is actually for the non Jordon pairs

he wants to know why the serials positioning were not the same throughout the Romeo’s and if it were specific to a certain generation

Dude, I'm trying to find more info.

 

[Funky-Trixtar]

Oakley Romeo - How One X-Metal Started It All

How Oakley Romeo Sunglasses revolutionized the world with the use of X-Metal frames and XYZ Lens Optics to create indestructible sunglasses!

www.oakleyforum.com

 

[cheshirecat]

Oakley Romeo - How One X-Metal Started It All

How Oakley Romeo Sunglasses revolutionized the world with the use of X-Metal frames and XYZ Lens Optics to create indestructible sunglasses!

www.oakleyforum.com

These basics I already know. But thanks anyway.

 

[cheshirecat]

Based on my observations, there seems to be a pattern with the placement of the serial numbers depending on the frame finish. On Titanium frames, the serial number is positioned the highest — closest to the "X". On X-Metal frames, it's slightly lower, more toward the middle, and further from the "X". On Plasma frames, it's even lower and further away from "X". And of course, on the Jordan edition, it’s the lowest, noticeably farther from the "X", and consists of just 4 digits.
Does this logic make sense to anyone else? Can someone confirm this pattern?
Also, I’m curious about the engraving color — it seems to vary (whitish, gray, black), but I haven’t been able to find a consistent pattern there. Any insights?

 

[Funky-Trixtar]

On my Titanium it's centred, on Plasma centred and on X-Metal it's higher.

 

[cheshirecat]

On my Titanium it's centred, on Plasma centred and on X-Metal it's higher.

So I'm wrong in my research

 

[Funky-Trixtar]

So I'm wrong in my research

I'm trying to upload a snap of the three together: will this bustard phone play ball.....

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As for my Micheal Jordan 1973 pair, the Serial is located at the bottom.