What do the numbers on Oakleys mean?

How Can I Determine The Size of my Oakleys? On the inside of the temple arm you will find the eye size — more commonly known as lens width. This number is followed by the Oakley icon and a second number, which is the bridge width. The third number (following the bridge width) is the temple length.

What is Oakley c5 alloy?

C-5 alloy is a blend of five metal compounds that helps combine toughness with flexibility. The alloy bends easily to soak up impact and springs back into shape afterwards. This versatility makes it useful for creating lightweight frames of thin metal, and C-5 competes with titanium for weight and scratch resistance.

How can you tell if Oakleys are authentic?

Every authentic Oakley PRIZM sunglass will have either ‘PRIZM’, ‘POLARIZED’, or ‘PRIZM P’ etched into the lens. Any non-prescription Oakley sunglass with an ‘O’ on the lens is fake. However, if you order a Oakley prescription sunglass, it will come with the ‘O’ etching on the lens.

How do I read my Oakley model number?

You’ll typically see 3 numbers separated by a small O icon. The first number is your lens width, followed by the bridge width (nose piece), and finally the earstems or temple length. You may also find that a long string of numbers starting with “OO” precedes the dimensions. This is your Oakley SKU or model number.

How do you authenticate Oakley sunglasses?

LENS ETCHINGS Every authentic Oakley PRIZM sunglass will have either ‘PRIZM’, ‘POLARIZED’, or ‘PRIZM P’ etched into the lens. Any non-prescription Oakley sunglass with an ‘O’ on the lens is fake. However, if you order a Oakley prescription sunglass, it will come with the ‘O’ etching on the lens.

Do sunglass outlets sell fakes?

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What is Oakley Unobtanium?

Unobtanium (highlighted in green) is a common Oakley feature. The definition of Unobtanium is fictional, extremely rare, costly or impossible. The name was picked specifically by Jim Jannard (Oakley Founder) in 1975 for this new material.

Are Oakley glasses durable?

Oakleys are glasses of choice for world-famous cyclists, tennis players, bikers, hikers, skiers, and climbers. Oakley sunglasses are easily the best bet for athletes thanks to their durability and strength. As you might expect from a luxury brand, the price of Oakley sunglasses can run a little high.