Customer Reviews

Oakley Men's 10-265 Judge II Dual-Time Stainless Steel Bracelet Edition Watch

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Oakley's Judge II Dual Time displays one timezone on the main dial, and a different one on the subdial. Frequent travellers, people who routinely coordinate with people in other timezones, people seperated from those they love by timezones all can use a time piece that allows they to see two different timezones at a glance. Seperate stems for setting the timezones simplify the mechanism, without making the appearence excessively 'busy'.

The styling is the acme of Oakley styling, striking a balance between avant garde, and austere. The dial is easily read, with the date at the 12 O'clock position and simple hands and index markings. The subdial, the second timezone, adds 3,6, & 9 numbers, but preserves the overall readibility. The contouring of the bracelet is dramatic, and makes the watch rather heavy, but doesn't snag, and has a complex aesthetic. With mechanical and biological influences, it is easily recognizable, comfortable (if you're OK with the weight), and distinctive. The styling won't appeal to everyone, but I like it.

The price is too high. If they'd bring this into the $300-$500 range, I could get behind it, but the MSRP over $800 is not reasonable for even a Swiss quartz watch from a company that doesn't specialize in watches. This alone lost it a star, and nearly lost it two stars.

A striking and practical watch if you like a watch with serious weight, but a little pricey.

E. M. Van Court