Oakley M Frame Gen 1 vs Gen 2 frame differences

[M Frame Boss]

Look at the bottom of the frame, slightly different where lens mount

My understanding is the frame itself has some differences between gen 1 and gen 2. I'm trying to find pics for exactly how to spot

 

[M Frame Boss]

Ah, does the gen 2 come down a bit more towards the very end of the frame?

Kind of

1st Gen lens is in the front. Its wider and has a different notch in it

 

[MicahS]

 

[whostorm05]

All of those differences were on the stems themselves, right?

 

[whostorm05]

Look at the bottom of the frame, slightly different where lens mount

That is interesting, let me review that.

 

[M Frame Boss]

All of those differences were on the stems themselves, right?

Yes I did forget about the difference in the hinges. The second generation did have reinforcement there. That video Micah shared shows that really good. For some reason I thought you said the frame was reinforced, sorry

 

[M Frame Boss]

This was that article you can read from Revant.

This History of Oakley M Frame

First introduced in 1989 as the “Mumbo,” the M Frame has long been a staple in the Oakley line-up and will likely endure for years yet to come. But while the frame shape has more or less remained constant, the iconic sunglasses have seen some tweaks through the decades. The initial release...

www.revantoptics.com

 

[copilot]

All of those differences were on the stems themselves, right?

Dann is a fountain of Oakley knowledge!