Oakley to stop making watches by years end....

[OmAaKrLiEnY]

Yes, watches are discontinued. What I have been hearing from my superiors at work is that we are going all "digital." What that entails I don't know, but I'm assuming it will likely be some sort of Bluetooth or smart technology.

 

[bean323]

Not sure how much of what i am going to suppose by the next statement is true but look at reebok. Maybe they were still strong from their heyday (back when i was younger) but them teaming up with MMA and bring new light to their company will help. Oakley as far as i knew was never known (to me ) for their clothing. Even worse now is i can't fit anything a "normal" person wears.. lol..

 

[CarGuy]

What I have been hearing from my superiors at work is that we are going all "digital." What that entails I don't know, but I'm assuming it will likely be some sort of Bluetooth or smart technology.

To my knowledge Oakley doesn't have a great track record with electronics- Razrwire, Thump, Airwave/ Recon goggles - so they are going to kill what appears to be a viable category and chase a historically less viable one???

 

[Dallas O Hog]

To my knowledge Oakley doesn't have a great track record with electronics- Razrwire, Thump, Airwave/ Recon goggles - so they are going to kill what appears to be a viable category and chase a historically less viable one???

Wasn't as profitable supposedly. Idk 80% markup seems to me is money haha

 

[iamFLIP]

Wasn't as profitable supposedly. Idk 80% markup seems to me is money haha

More like 300% markup

 

[hunter.nurse]

"And in business news, Oakley drops it's watch line, but not before releasing a few more pieces of $hit like the Killswitch and Bottlecap."

The Killswitch was the etiology of my Oakley watch obsession! I love it with a white face and bold black letters. At first the interchangeable bezel was a joke, but now I look forward to accessorizing it around my mood or outfit. I have the Carbon Fiber Titanium version to match my Gearbox (my 1st actual purchase). For half-off I couldn't resist a red-faced Bottlecap as a 'beater' watch with Sapphire crystal.

I'm sad to see the watches go, but wasn't sad about the 40-50% off that's for sure.

I'm glad to say I was able to find an automatic Gearbox, and it will be the crown jewel of my Oakley collection. I don't plan on pursuing the MM anymore as I've just grown away from it. All that said, I am concerned about the automatic needing service as most manual watches do--- maybe the 2824-2 movement can simply be worked on by most watch places---who knows.

 

[OakleyFrankFMJ]

The Killswitch was the etiology of my Oakley watch obsession! I love it with a white face and bold black letters. At first the interchangeable bezel was a joke, but now I look forward to accessorizing it around my mood or outfit. I have the Carbon Fiber Titanium version to match my Gearbox (my 1st actual purchase). For half-off I couldn't resist a red-faced Bottlecap as a 'beater' watch with Sapphire crystal.

I'm sad to see the watches go, but wasn't sad about the 40-50% off that's for sure.

I'm glad to say I was able to find an automatic Gearbox, and it will be the crown jewel of my Oakley collection. I don't plan on pursuing the MM anymore as I've just grown away from it. All that said, I am concerned about the automatic needing service as most manual watches do--- maybe the 2824-2 movement can simply be worked on by most watch places---who knows.

I'm sure @shofzr can answer your question about "most watch places" servicing your auto watch.

 

[hunter.nurse]

I'm sure @shofzr can answer your question about "most watch places" servicing your auto watch.

Oh no--now you got me scared.

 

[OakleyFrankFMJ]

Oh no--now you got me scared.

He's da "watch" guy.

 

[STavros]

He's da "watch" guy.

and the mansion pool kinda guy