Ice iridium - is there a difference?

[DylFin]

Hi all, I know this topic has been discussed before, but I received a pair of plasma/ice iridium (top ones) and the colour looks completely different to a pair of 1st gen plasma/ice below -

They both have a base grey layer, but the lighter ice is slightly darker as seen below (raining in the UK!) -

Interested to hear your thoughts...

 

[THE X-MAN]

It just comes down to technology they did things differently as they moved along

 

[xmetalmaniac]

The different generations had different hues in the iridium. Also some confuse blue iridium with ice


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[DylFin]

Thanks both, appreciate your knowledge!

 

[jdd32]

That top pair ice lens doesn't look right to me. Ice was never that vibrant. I'd suggest you remove the lenses to check if they're original oakley lenses. Take close up photos of both lenses if you need help

 

[dragonvoi]

That top pair ice lens doesn't look right to me. Ice was never that vibrant. I'd suggest you remove the lenses to check if they're original oakley lenses. Take close up photos of both lenses if you need help

i agree, also the curvature is hard to distinguish here which is also telltale sign of aftermarket lenses.

 

[DylFin]

Hmmm, okay I've removed the lenses. The lighter one's are definitely thicker and there is less of a curve, they have also got more of a machined cut edge as opposed to the darker ice, which are rounded. Images below...

Definitely a big difference in width...

 

[jdd32]

Hmmm, okay I've removed the lenses. The lighter one's are definitely thicker and there is less of a curve, they have also got more of a machined cut edge as opposed to the darker ice, which are rounded. Images below...
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Definitely a big difference in width...
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Lighter one is definitely aftermarket and not genuine Oakley lenses

 

[DylFin]

Lighter one is definitely aftermarket and not genuine Oakley lenses

Thanks for your help!
What a shame, as I really thought I had a rare ice lens shade!

 

[jdd32]

Thanks for your help!
What a shame, as I really thought I had a rare ice lens shade!

There's a genuine light vibrant shade like that by Oakley called Sapphire. You'll need to have a pro to cut it to size to fit your juliet