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Awarded more than 600 unique patents, Oakley has earned its place at the pinnacle of design and innovation since its first invention in 1975. The company’s research teams continually experiment to break the boundaries of convention. We do it to solve consumer problems. Sometimes we do it just because we can.
Many Oakley breakthroughs are revolutionary and result in highly successful product designs. In rare cases, the unique processes or premium materials do not have commercial applications because the aesthetics are too far beyond conventional
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ideas, or the next-generation technologies demand investment beyond the reach of ordinary consumers.
Enter Oakley Elite. This peerless collection of ultra-premium products allows groundbreaking concepts to reach discerning customers, albeit in extremely limited quantities. Inventions that earn the Oakley Elite icon represent the rarest aesthetics and the most innovative technologies on the planet.
OAKLEY ELITE COLLECTION
The sculptors and craftsmen behind the icon have proven to the world that an optical instrument can be a masterpiece.
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OA K L EY E L I T E EY EW E A R COMBINE PROCESSES NEVER USED BEFORE
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Oakley Elite C SIX The sculptors and craftsmen behind the icon have proven to the world that an optical instrument can be a masterpiece.
Oakley Elite C SIX
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The premier frame in this exclusive eyewear family takes aesthetics to an entirely new arena, and it would not be
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possible without the world’s most advanced structural technologies. Oakley Elite C SIX utilizes pure carbon fiber, a material thinner than human hair yet stronger than high tensile steel. This breakthrough material, an innovation from the aerospace industry, is assembled into structures more than 40 layers thick. Five-axis Computer Numeric Controlled machining then carves and and shapes the composite with a process that requires more than 24 hours of continuous milling using probe telemetry with micro-precision.
C ASSEMBLED Six Aluminum BY HAND Oakley Elite C Six Aluminum
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With production technologies originally developed for the manufacturing of premium wristwatches, aluminum is sculpted in custom-engineered tooling processes including precise 20,000 rpm cutting by Computer Numeric Controlled robotics. The aluminum structures are anodized with electricity then combined with carbon fiber components and a flexible titanium spine. This labor intensive process includes hand assembly, followed by hand finishing and hand polishing.
Oakley Elite Pit Boss
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An original vision of Oakley’s founder, Jim Jannard, PIT BOSS was six years in the making. State-of-the-
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art technology wasn’t the issue. Oakley had already
become a world leader in optical innovation, and everyone knew this invention would be a showcase for
the very best that science could offer. For the founding father of Oakley, it was a matter of art and style, and it
became a relentless pursuit of perfection. The journey led to a design of ultra-lightweight titanium plates
created with 200 tons of pressure and fused to pure OMatter ® frame material. Precision engineering finally found some attitude, and outspoken styling proved technology could be a work of art.
TITANIUM FORGED PLATING Computer Numeric Controlled sculpturing with precision of 0.002”
Aluminum tips crown a unique sculptural design rendered with never-before-seen aesthetics.
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The evolution of the Oakley Elite C SIX eyewear family
Structural zones of tuned flexibility allow the frame to conform precisely to the shape of the head.
demanded a complete reinvention of structural engineering. Carbon fiber is lightweight and durable yet rigid. To
maintain the comfort of an adaptable fit, beta titanium
memory metal was crafted into spinal structures with zones
An integrated spine of beta titanium provides flexing with the shape retention of memory metal.
of tuned flexibility. Combined with segmented architecture and dual-cam hinges, this unique design solved the insurmountable challenges of carbon fiber technology.
OAKLEY VERTEBRAE
The titanium spine extends through Unobtainium速 stems that increase grip with perspiration.
Durable hinges with custom-engineered cams utilize materials reserved for spacecraft bearings to achieve the tactile response of ultra-precise mechanics.
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A process that requires more than 24 hours of continuous machining
oakley eyewear technology OAKLEY LIGHT
OAKLEY HIGH DEFINITION OPTICS
STANDARD DEFINITION OPTICS
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OAKLEY HDPOLARIZED Oakley HDPolarized lenses filter out 99% of glare without the visual haze and optical distortion that comes with ordinary polarized lenses. The back of each lens has the added glare reduction of anti-reflective (AR) coating.
OAKLEY HYDROPHOBIC™ / OLEOPHOBIC COATING This permanent lens coating repels dust while maintaining a smudge-resistant barrier against skin oils, fingerprints, lotions and sunscreens. It also repels water to prevent streaks and sheens from corrupting vision.
IMPACT PROTECTION Premium materials and proprietary geometries allow ELITE eyewear to meet the uncompromising standards of ANSI Z87.1, the high-performance impact tests defined by the American National Standards Institute. Testing includes a five-inch metal spike dropped from over four feet, and a quarter-inch steel shot traveling at 102 mph.
OAKLEY HIGH DEFINITION OPTICS® Developed to meet the demands of the world’s greatest athletes, Oakley High Definition Optics (HDO®) is a collection of proprietary and patented technologies that maximize clarity at every angle of view while maintaining unbeatable impact protection and 100% UV filtering. Tests from the American National Standards Institute prove HDO® superiority. In this performance assay, a laser beam is fired through each lens in a frame. In the picture at the left, the laser dots merge at the center because Oakley HDO® helps both eyes see the exact same image. At the right, standard lenses bend light and separate the laser beams. Each eye sees a different picture, forcing the brain to work overtime and diminishing performance.
SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE
OAKLEY ELITE TIMEPIECE Titanium and sapphire refine a masterwork of Swiss Made precision that captures the moment in timeless art.
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Oakley Time Bomb II Kinetic energy from every movement of the wrist
25-JEWEL SWISS PRECISION
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Leading the heritage of fine watchmaking into the future of possibility,
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this Swiss Made timepiece translates movement into energy that fuels a fully automatic mechanical 25-jewel design. Titanium plates form the sculptural band, and each plate is mounted separately over
an internal skeleton with a composite core of Unobtainium速 rubber.
On the case around the pure sapphire crystal, a bezel of carbon fiber styles the dial face with refined sophistication. This time machine is
crafted with the authenticity of timeless art that turns instruments of precision into objects of desire.
A sculptural case of lightweight titanium blends durability with all-day comfort.
Oakley Elite Timepiece Design The Oakley timepiece collection is recognized for its standards of excellence, and each instrument is crafted with uncompromising authenticity and the styling of unrivaled design. We let imagination
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shape technology to bring the time-honored heritage of Swiss
Movement is translated into stored energy for a reserve running time of up to 38 hours.
watchmaking to new milestones of possibility.
A composite core of Unobtainium速 rubber is shielded by titanium plates.
Positional geometry blends with tuned flexibility for a fully adaptive fit.
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The art of science meets the precision of performance.
oakley elite c six
oakley elite c six technical specifications
superior craftsmanship
Weight Frame Material Substructure Lens Curvature Optical Precision Impact Protection UV Elimination Glare Filtration
- Computer Numeric Controlled machining with 0.002” precision - 24 hours of continuous machining; hand assembly - Hexalobular bolts for improved impact protection - Oakley HDPolarized lenses - Oakley Hydrophobic/Oleophobic lens coating - Oakley High Definition Optics® - Iridium® lens coatings for balanced light transmission - Integrated spine of beta titanium provides flexing with the shape retention of memory metal
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42 g Carbon fiber composite Beta titanium spine 8.75 at base Meets ANSI Z87.1 standards for clarity and performance Meets ANSI Z87.1 standards for high mass and high velocity 100% UVA, UVB, UVC and harmful blue light up to 400nm 99% filtering plus anti-reflective (AR) coating on backside of lens
available frame/lens combinations FRAME Carbon Fiber LENSES Tungsten Iridium® Polarized
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oakley elite c six aluminum
oakley elite c six aluminum technical specifications
superior craftsmanship
Weight Frame Material Substructure Lens Curvature Optical Precision Impact Protection UV Elimination Glare Filtration
- Computer Numeric Controlled machining with 0.002” precision - Anodized and clear coated aluminum components - Hexalobular bolts for improved impact protection - Hand assembled, hand finished and hand polished - Oakley HDPolarized lenses - Oakley Hydrophobic/Oleophobic lens coating - Oakley High Definition Optics® - Integrated spine of beta titanium provides flexing with the shape retention of memory metal
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54 grams Aluminum plus carbon fiber composite Beta titanium spine 8.75 at base Meets ANSI Z87.1 standards for clarity and performance Meets ANSI Z87.1 standards for high mass and high velocity 100% UVA, UVB, UVC and harmful blue light up to 400nm 99% filtering plus anti-reflective (AR) coating on backside of lens
available frame/lens combinations FRAME Aluminum & Carbon Fiber LENSES Grey Polarized
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oakley elite pit boss
oakley elite pit boss technical specifications ™
Weight Frame Material Lens Curvature Optical Precision Impact Protection UV Elimination Glare Filtration
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48 g Oakley O Matter® with lightweight titanium plates 8.75 at base Meets ANSI Z87.1 standards for clarity and performance Meets ANSI Z87.1 standards for high mass and high velocity 100% UVA, UVB, UVC and harmful blue light up to 400nm 99% filtering plus anti-reflective (AR) coating on backside of lens
- CNC machined titanium components (0.002” precision) - Hexalobular bolts for plate attachment - Oakley Hydrophobic/Oleophobic lens coating - Oakley HDPolarized lenses - Oakley High Definition Optics® - Iridium® lens coatings for balanced light transmission
available frame/lens combinations FRAME Matte Black & Raw Titanium LENSES Black Iridium® Polarized
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FRAME Polished Black & Gunmetal Titanium LENSES VR28® Black Iridium® Polarized
Pit Boss
oakley elite time bomb ii 速
oakley elite time bomb ii technical specifications
superior craftsmanship
Weight Regulator Oscillator Frequency Accuracy Water Resistance Power Reserve Case Material Bezel Finishing Attachment
- Swiss made AUTO-MECHANICAL ETA 2824-2 - 25 jewels - Self-Winding mechanism with ball bearing - Three-hand analog display - Hours, minutes, sweep second - Date, corrector - Stop second device - Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating - High precision Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) machining - Dual seal push-down crown for high-pressure endurance - Titanium bracelet with deployant clasp and micro-adjustment
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176 grams 6.2 oz. ETACHRON 28,800 vibrations per hour; 4 Hz +/- 12 seconds per day (average) 10 bar; equivalent to depth of 100m / 330 ft. Approx. 38 hours Impact Forged Titanium Carbon Fiber Brushed Titanium Titanium bracelet with articulating Unobtainium and composite links
available case/dial combinations CASE Titanium DIAL Carbon Fiber
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Time Bomb II