2001 Oakley ‘Torpedo’ Stainless Steel Analog Wristwatch

2001 Oakley ‘Torpedo’ Stainless Steel Analog Wristwatch

 

Oakley was originally founded in 1975 out of James Jannard’s garage on a mere budget of $300. Named after his dog, Oakley Anne, Jannard would begin his culture-shifting design journey by selling moto-cross grips out of his trunk. With industry leaders like Michael Jordan and Denis Rodman adapting Oakley eyewear, the sport-centric label would become increasingly lucrative, until the peak of extreme sports in the late 90s. However, this shift in cultural interests didn’t phase Jannard’s team, as they entered their famed ‘mad scientist’ era. Dawning silhouettes like the OVERTHETOP sunglasses at the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics and the beloved Medusa’s in 2002, Oakley hype would travel south as it surged in Brazil’s Baile funk scene. Further innovating with silhouettes like the Juliet sunglasses, among wristwear and clothing, Oakley would solidify itself as a symbol of forward thinking within the design community.

 

Debuting in 2001 as the second Oakley watch in the tech wear label’s vast portfolio, this groundbreaking accessory references a standard, military grade torpedo for its exterior frame. Embedding a crown into the head of the projectile, a sleek analog face sits between the geometric silhouette and is reinforced with sapphire crystal. Then, the monolithic, stainless steel mold is cradled with Oakley’s advanced Unbotanium band, equipped with an internal frame structure and high-precision Swiss movement to finish. In great condition throughout, this watch requires an inexpensive battery replacement.