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R1 lenses etching differences ? Mirror coating differences?

Walter Langkowski

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So I have 2 sets of R1 etched lenses and they are pretty different

The lenses with the wider X has much more mirror to it almost chrome

The lenses with the skinner X have a more flat deep black color with not a lot of mirror reflection compared to the other one.

Can anyone shed light on the differences in the X etching and the differences in the mirror coating

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there are variations in the etching, but to @mickeyblackeyes point, do the lenses both seem authentic? thickness, beveling, etc? also the iridium bake has a variation in huesjust like how Ice lenses will have blue/green hues, ruby purple/fire hues, and emerald golden/bright green.
Oh okay yeah i got curious as well because a friend showed me these aftermarket R1 lenses in different colors with xmetal etching. I honestly couldn't tell the difference between these and the oem black iridium just from the photos
 
Oh okay yeah i got curious as well because a friend showed me these aftermarket R1 lenses in different colors with xmetal etching. I honestly couldn't tell the difference between these and the oem black iridium just from the photos
Yeah gotta feel it out lol.

I pulled out some lenses that were beside me and the top one for sure it's the oldest I got them from the dealer who sold me his XL large vault R1.

The etching had a squished x and the iridium is darker than the others the bottom one is the lightest

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Yeah gotta feel it out lol.

I pulled out some lenses that were beside me and the top one for sure it's the oldest I got them from the dealer who did me his XL large vault R1.

The etching had a squished x and the iridium is darker than the others the bottom one is the lightest

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Damn i never knew. Now i gotta check my lenses when i get home. I thought only the mj had the skinny X
 
Damn i never knew. Now i gotta check my lenses when i get home. I thought only the mj had the skinny X
the top lens with the skinny came from where I got one of my Jordans, but it has a bump in the corner. I have not taken my Jordan R1s to check if they have the lens bumps or not, I have a low Serial and High Serial.
 
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