C SIX™

C SIX Sunglasses

This premier eyewear design in the new Elite collection blends carbon fiber with customized mechanics and the world’s best optical technologies. Called Oakley Elite C SIX, its moniker comes from the fact that carbon (the “C” in the name) is the 6th element in the periodic table, hence “C SIX.” This invention was inspired by more than just the passion to create the ultimate sunglasses. “We took examples from segmented creatures in the animal kingdom,” said Senior Design Director Peter Yee. “We looked at animals like the armadillo and studied how parts move and slide. It’s the same idea with armored suits – you have flexibility and function that remains  protective.“

Auto racing was another inspiration. “We were looking at cams that move valves,” said Global Eyewear Development Manager Steve Ogren. “That’s when we came up with the concept of radial cams for the frame mechanics.” The connection to racecars didn’t stop there. “Some of the contours of C SIX take cues from speed machines,” said Oakley President Colin Baden. “When we decided to use carbon fiber, we went to the guys who have been building Formula One racecars for decades, Crosby Composites of England. They’re the absolute best on the planet with this technology.”

C SIX
The C SIX premier frame in this exclusive eyewear family takes aesthetics to an entirely new arena, and it would not be possible without the world’s most advanced structural technologies. Oakley Elite C SIX utilizes pure carbon fiber, a material thinner than human hair yet stronger than high tensile steel. This breakthrough innovation from the aerospace industry is blended with resins and assembled into structures more than 40 layers thick. Five-axis Computer Numeric Control machining carves and shapes the composite with a process that requires more than 24 hours of continuous tooling.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Weight 42 g
• Frame Material Carbon fiber composite
• Substructure Beta Titanium spine
• Lens Curvature 8.75 base
• Optical Precision ANSI Z87.1 rated clarity and performance
• Impact Protection ANSI Z87.1 rated for high mass and high velocity
• UV Elimination 100% of UVA, UVB, UVC and harmful blue light up to 400nm
• Glare Reduction 99% filtering plus anti-reflective (AR) coating on backside of lens

SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP

• Computer Numeric Controlled machining with 0.002” precision
• 24 hours of continuous tooling
• Hand assembly
• Hexalobular bolts for improved impact protection
• Oakley Hydrophobic/Oleophobic lens coating
• Oakley HDPolarized lenses
• HIGH DEFINITION OPTICS® (HDO®)
• IRIDIUM® lens coating for balanced light transmission

C SIX ALUMINUM
This unique rendition of C SIX Aluminum has two components of carbon fiber with the remainder comprised of aluminum. With production technologies originally developed for the manufacture of premium wristwatches, aluminum is sculptured in custom-engineered tooling processes including precise 20,000 rpm cutting by Computer Numeric Controlled robotics. The aluminum structures are anodized with electricity then combined with the carbon fiber components and a flexible titanium spine. Hand assembly is followed by hand finishing and hand polishing.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Weight 54 g
• Frame Material Aluminum plus carbon fiber composite
• Substructure Beta Titanium spine
• Lens Curvature 8.75 base
• Optical Precision ANSI Z87.1 rated clarity and performance
• Impact Protection ANSI Z87.1 rated for high mass and high velocity
• UV Elimination 100% of UVA, UVB, UVC and harmful blue light up to 400nm
• Glare Reduction 99% filtering plus anti-reflective (AR) coating on backside of lens

SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP

• Computer Numeric Controlled machining with 0.002” precision
• Anodized and clear-coated aluminum components
• Hand assembled, hand finished and hand polished
• Oakley Hydrophobic/Oleophobic lens coating
• Oakley HDPolarized lenses
• HIGH DEFINITION OPTICS® (HDO®)
• Optional IRIDIUM® lens coatings for balanced light transmission

Return Policy

Your satisfaction is guaranteed. If you are not satisfied with your Oakley Direct purchase, please call 1.800.403.7449 for a Return Material Authorization (RMA). Customized product or product that has been abused may not be returned under any circumstances. For all other products, if the item is returned in the original packaging, we will exchange it or provide you a refund based on your original method of payment. The product must be returned to Oakley Direct within 14 calendar days of the issuance of the RMA. All products must be packed in the original, unmarked packaging including any accessories, manuals, documentation and registration that was included with the product. Returns that do not meet these conditions may be subject to a restocking fee.

15-Day Return Period (Electronics)

You must request an RMA for electronics products within 15 days of the date of original purchase.

30-Day Return Period

You must request an RMA for all other products within 30 days of the date of original purchase.

Restocking Fee

Unless prohibited by law, A 10% restocking fee will be charged on opened electronics products, unless the item is defective or damaged, or the wrong item was shipped to you.

Missing Item or Damaged Product Fee

Additional fees will be charged for any product missing the original box, packaging material, contents, accessories and/or manuals (i.e., any product not in "sellable" condition).

Please include the packing slip with your return and wrap the package securely. For your protection, we recommend that you use a traceable and insurable form of mail for shipment. Oakley Direct is not responsible for any items lost or damaged in transit.

Before returning your item(s), please call Oakley Direct Sales at the following number to obtain a Return Authorization Number: 1.800.403.7449

Note: Items purchased from an Authorized Oakley retailer must be returned to the place of purchase.