i was lucky enough too get the first pair east of the mississippi from the oakley rep when he came into the shop to show them off back in the day. i bought them on sight off the rep. original romeos with all red rubbers in like 1996 or some such and i still have them. sent in for numerous lens replacements and now i have to buy them from a reseller in japan. still love them. they last.
Congratulations on that historic pickup! Not only is that an incredible pair of glasses, but you will always remember the story behind them and it's a great story to share with others! Thanks for watching, and be sure to check out our other videos! 😀
Hello, and greetings from the U.S.! Yes, the X-Metals are quite expensive, especially now since they are no longer in production. Hopefully you'll be able to get a pair in the near future, and thank you for watching!
Are you referring to the actual X-Metal model or a specific pair of X-Metals? If model, it would have to be the Juliet followed closely by the Penny. If a specific pair, it would be .... (to be revealed in a future episode!)
I own many X-Metal pairs, and also the Romeo 1 Red Jordan's, Ducatti Juliet's and few more, nothing major. I never liked the Romeo 2 variance.. Ever since Jim sold out to Luxottica, Oakley has never been the same :( Actually the Romeo 1 JORDAN with the red unobtanium were RE-RELEASED just a few years ago on Oakley's website, I believe about 25 pairs worldwide were sold total, @ $14k USD each! oh mama.... X-Metal, hands down. The Best.
Agreed that Oakley is definitely not the same since Lux took over. I also remember when they released the limited edition X-Metal set of Romeo + Juliet for the ridiculous $14K asking price. The release was a great idea, but very poor execution in that they literally priced 99.99% of collectors (including me) out of the market. Regarding the Romeo 2, it's important to keep in mind that these were still released during Jim's days. It's understandable that not everyone will like them, but the Romeo 2 are still some of my personal favorite X-Metals. 😀
It was first launch Titanium material sunglasses those day. I wanted to buy it, but it was too expensive so I couldn't. Mission impossible Sunglasses are not old fashion.
Hahaha! We'll be keeping these for now, but STAY TUNED because I do have the 24K XX X-Metals BNIB, and at some point we plan on reviewing them! Thanks for watching, my Brazilian brother! Vivo Bolsonaro!
i was lucky enough too get the first pair east of the mississippi from the oakley rep when he came into the shop to show them off back in the day. i bought them on sight off the rep. original romeos with all red rubbers in like 1996 or some such and i still have them. sent in for numerous lens replacements and now i have to buy them from a reseller in japan. still love them. they last.
Congratulations on that historic pickup! Not only is that an incredible pair of glasses, but you will always remember the story behind them and it's a great story to share with others! Thanks for watching, and be sure to check out our other videos! 😀
A guy in USA makes them from OEM oakley lenses & sells on ebay. He buys lenses from other models & cuts them to shape. He is also on the oakley forum.
I'm Brazilian, here these glasses are very expensive, I wanted to know a way to bring some of these here, this is a dream
Hello, and greetings from the U.S.! Yes, the X-Metals are quite expensive, especially now since they are no longer in production. Hopefully you'll be able to get a pair in the near future, and thank you for watching!
I’ve always wanted a pair of Romeo 1 in x-metal ever since I was a kid❤
They are timeless classics for sure!
I hope to one day pickup a pair of Romeo 1s in Xmetal finish❤
They are truly classics! Thanks for watching!
Great video👍🏻
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I love my Romeo 2, some day I will try on a pair or the OG Romeo and buy them.
Really wish I would have picked up all colors of the original Romeos when I had a chance!
Can u tell me what’s your favorite x metal?? I only had Romeo 2 polarized and x squared
Are you referring to the actual X-Metal model or a specific pair of X-Metals? If model, it would have to be the Juliet followed closely by the Penny. If a specific pair, it would be .... (to be revealed in a future episode!)
@@nikeandaiza4521 I sold both and I regret it… but I seem to Many replicas😤
@ btw I just subscribed ,crazy collection!!!!
@@Panthere.vision Thank you kindly. Check out our other videos and stay tuned for future episodes! 😀
I own many X-Metal pairs, and also the Romeo 1 Red Jordan's, Ducatti Juliet's and few more, nothing major. I never liked the Romeo 2 variance.. Ever since Jim sold out to Luxottica, Oakley has never been the same :( Actually the Romeo 1 JORDAN with the red unobtanium were RE-RELEASED just a few years ago on Oakley's website, I believe about 25 pairs worldwide were sold total, @ $14k USD each! oh mama.... X-Metal, hands down. The Best.
Agreed that Oakley is definitely not the same since Lux took over. I also remember when they released the limited edition X-Metal set of Romeo + Juliet for the ridiculous $14K asking price. The release was a great idea, but very poor execution in that they literally priced 99.99% of collectors (including me) out of the market.
Regarding the Romeo 2, it's important to keep in mind that these were still released during Jim's days. It's understandable that not everyone will like them, but the Romeo 2 are still some of my personal favorite X-Metals. 😀
Is this a private living room? :D ...impressive collection
It's our Oakley museum. 😀
how much are the romeo 1s?
Not selling any Oakleys at the moment, but thank you for watching! 😀
@@nikeandaiza4521 I meant resell usually hahahaha
@@yukonsteppa Ah, that I don't know, exactly. A few years ago they were around 1K if in great condition with the original box, etc.
It was first launch Titanium material sunglasses those day.
I wanted to buy it, but it was too expensive so I couldn't.
Mission impossible Sunglasses are not old fashion.
Send one of these Romeo 2 to Brazil brother kkkk make a double-x 24k video please
Hahaha! We'll be keeping these for now, but STAY TUNED because I do have the 24K XX X-Metals BNIB, and at some point we plan on reviewing them! Thanks for watching, my Brazilian brother! Vivo Bolsonaro!
Very rare!
I like the old OKALEY GEAR before LUXOTTICA CORPORATION bought them 😢
I have Romeo 2 x metal / black iridium hydrophobic like new condition and coin small size also box and original receipt from 2009
X-Metals were the best and will never be replaced IMO. Congrats on your Romeo 2s! Hold onto them if you can!
@@nikeandaiza4521 thanks! I will definitely keep them, not sell them! What do you think about Juliet Titanium / Gold Iridium 2 gen, how rare are they?
Hey guys, I love your video style! could I have your email to talk about business cooperation?
Try “landszzw@gmail.com”. Thanks!