Why 3 vs Why 8

[Jellan]

What differences are there between these two? I've seen that Why 3 were available in Ti and Why 8 aren't, however Why 8 has a gasket that helps protect the lenses from damage. Visually they look very similar. Would it be possible to simply add the gasket to Why 3?

 

[Nortika]

A big difference in the why’s is the screw heads are on the outside on the why 3, and the why 8 has them on the inside, are you talking about the rubber gasket for the screws? There’s no gasket for the lens that I know of besides the screws

 

[Jellan]

Yeah, the gasket on the screws was what I meant.

 

[Jellan]

So would the C-5 that the Why 8's are made of be lighter/more durable than the X-metal that the Why 3's are made of? It's really just the material that attracts me to the earlier frame. Being able to say that you're wearing X-metal Oaks flicks a particular switch.

 

[Nortika]

Why 3’s are a sweet pair, The only thing I don’t like is the screw on the front, they are pretty light

So would the C-5 that the Why 8's are made of be lighter/more durable than the X-metal that the Why 3's are made of? It's really just the material that attracts me to the earlier frame. Being able to say that you're wearing X-metal Oaks flicks a particular switch.

 

[Nortika]

There’s no room unless you get longer screws to put a gasket on tho, they are shot light tho

 

[Jellan]

So it’s really just Oakley changing the screws about a bit and using a different material that differentiates them?

I picked up some Why 8’s in matte black/black iridium from the ‘bay tonight, so I’ll have a go with those and see if it’s worth chasing this particular unicorn.

 

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So would the C-5 that the Why 8's are made of be lighter/more durable than the X-metal that the Why 3's are made of? It's really just the material that attracts me to the earlier frame. Being able to say that you're wearing X-metal Oaks flicks a particular switch.

They are NOT xmetals just because they are made out of titanium. Xmetal was a special alloy blend and is not the same as what's used on Whys

 

[Jellan]

Oh, I was just going on what O-review says about them. The blurb mentioned x-metal, I thought it’d be the same stuff.

Why 3

O-Review Database Model Listing for: Why 3

www.o-review.com

 

[Nortika]

They are NOT xmetals just because they are made out of titanium. Xmetal was a special alloy blend and is not the same as what's used on Whys

Optical engineering without boundaries, this rimless eyewear offers a wide-open vista in three optional lens shapes. It uses X Metal, a titanium alloy to retain its precision optics in a comfortable three-point fit. The earstems carry soft Unobtanium earsocks that increase grip with perspiration. Plutonite lens material maintains durable protection against harmful UV rays. Prescription ready.