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by KillerByte 24 Jan 2011, 18:37
Hi guys
So in an effort to keep up with fashion and the latest trend of
Geek Chic (heaven forbid I actually even know what that phrase even means) I have decided to get some new frames for my spectacles. I have come up with 6 options and I would like some input.
Oakley Tumbler
Oakley Muffler
Oakley Metal Plate
Oakley Plank
Oakley Rough House (Black)
Oakley Rough House (Black and White)
Oakley Tipster
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by Monty 24 Jan 2011, 18:40
Oakley Metal Plate
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by THE_STIG 24 Jan 2011, 18:41
I like them all.
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by KillerByte 24 Jan 2011, 18:44
I am leaning towards the Plank but they all look so sexy.
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by StarBound 24 Jan 2011, 18:48
Real world stereo scopic lenses? Makes 3D objects look 4D?
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by Ron2K 24 Jan 2011, 18:49
Go for whichever one makes you look like Dr. Leonard Hofstadter.
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by Monty 24 Jan 2011, 18:52
If I could get any frame, I'd get these (in either silver or black... That is a tough decision for me):
Oakley Whisker
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by SykomantiS 24 Jan 2011, 19:00
Do want those whiskers.
What do they price
(btw, didn't even know Oakley made frames for normal specs)
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by KillerByte 24 Jan 2011, 19:02
I currently have the Jack Knife 4.0 but I want something a bit more retro
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by RiaX 24 Jan 2011, 19:49
oakley metal plate
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by DAE_JA_VOO 24 Jan 2011, 21:04
Plank, or Muffler. Both of those are DEAD sexy.
Side note: There's a frame that I've been lusting after for a seriously long time. They're wood, and handcrafted. Look at this:
Link That guy that used to mod cases. Now I take photos. True story.
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by Firestrm_ZA 24 Jan 2011, 21:41
I wear these.
Socket 2.0
best fit I found when I tried on a few of the above Oakleys
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by Siemens 24 Jan 2011, 21:41
The tumbler looks the best.
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by KillerByte 24 Jan 2011, 21:43
I blame Nab for starting me on this path. He bought RayBan Wayfairers (not sure on spelling) and they look so cool.
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by Stuart 24 Jan 2011, 22:00
Ron2K wrote: Go for whichever one makes you look like Dr. Leonard Hofstadter.
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by Hman 25 Jan 2011, 09:29
I've got a Polaroid frame, can't remember the name of it, but it looks very much like the Oakley Whisker.
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by KillerByte 25 Jan 2011, 09:45
Contacts become impractical when you sit in from of a computer screen for 8 to 12 hours a day. Combine this with the aircon and fluorescent lights and my eyes end up drying out so I have to peel the contact off my eye at the end of the day. I wear my contacts on the weekends.
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by KillerByte 25 Jan 2011, 10:25
just phoned up the Oakley guys and they say that the Planks can be ordered (which means that they can come to SA) but now I have to phone the JHB rep and find out if any stores have the Planks so I can try them on.
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by SykomantiS 25 Jan 2011, 10:28
KB, what's the asking price on those Oakleys?
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by KillerByte 25 Jan 2011, 10:31
expecting in the region of R2k
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by americantsm1 25 Jan 2011, 10:35
There comes a time for every vampire when the idea of eternity becomes momentarily unbearable. Living in the shadows, feeding in the darkness with only your own company to keep, rots into a solitary, hollow existence.
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by americantsm1 25 Jan 2011, 10:37
on a serious note ... I like the ones that Monty posted
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