My polarized lenses aren't from warranty so they can definitely come from retail that way. I'm just at a loss as to why they'd do anything to weaken the iridium. Maybe a question for Jim...
not a question for Jim, as it is just how it goes, and I said it is generally that way, not Always that way. It is easy to determine if they are real or not. Look at the lens edge. Oakley is thicker at the inside where the nose is, and thinner at the edge. The aftermarkets aren't that way. and inside, outside, doesn't matter so long as they are correct. It is what it is and you won't change it, nor will ANYONE at the store level tell you anything that could be considered concrete because THEY DON'T KNOW. They can't even tell you why at HQ and you get repeated stories that are the same. Production could tell you why, but talk to one of them. Good luck lol.
i would do that but the seller already told me to try to remove the icons and if it was impossible to remove, they were fake.... i couldn't get the icons off. we already agreed on a return but i just wanted to learn more about the back etched lenses because it's the first time i've encountered them..
i just added something to my limited knowledge thanks to you guys.
i did. i've removed quite a few icons but this one is different. i could try to use more force but i was afraid i might damage it and not get a refund for breaking it.
Only 2, a gray for a fuel cell and a fire for the same pair referenced in the other thread, the original o-matter XX. Both are OEM lenses purchased from Oakley. I don't have any other polarized lenses to compare it with since I find polarization unnecessary the vast majority of the time.
i'm relatively new to the forum. this is the first time i've encountered them. i have a reasonable number of etched lenses (12 polarized, 3 infinite hero, 2 jupiter camo, 2 ducati, 1 vr/46, 1 team usa) and not one of them has a back etching.
