Need Help Authenticating Oliver Peoples Airman

So, I bought a used pair of OP AIRMAN on a whim to wear as daily beaters but I'm having doubts on the originality of the frame. I checked it with a watchmaker loupe. Could it be a early frame maybe?
On the right temple tip there's printed "Frame Japan" while on the left one there is "TITANIUM"
On both temples there aren't any size markings, VFX logo nor the OP logo. I don't know if these prints wear off with time.
On the bridge the etched OP logo is present
On both lenses the VFX breathe mark is present.

link to album
http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Pazuzu1972/library/OP%20Airman?sort=3&page=1#

Thank you for your help
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Comments

  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    8-) are you serious?

    I can only see out- of focus pics and wonder if anyone could properly identify them like that.
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

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  • Bond-on-a-BudgetBond-on-a-Budget ChicagoPosts: 101MI6 Agent
    Uploaded more pictures
    Thank you
    James Bond: I tend to notice little things like that - whether a girl is a blonde or a brunette...
    Tiffany Case: And which do you prefer?
    James Bond: Well, as long as the collars and cuffs match...
  • Red IndianRed Indian BostonPosts: 427MI6 Agent
    Greetings - the lenses have the VFX logo so they are legit. I have many pairs of OP's and the inside of the frames does not have a lot of markings - save for what you referenced!

    Cheers,

    Chris
  • CommandantCommandant Posts: 1,374MI6 Agent
    As far as I can see, they look legit to me.
    I have seen a lot of fake TF models, but never came across fake Airmans.
  • Bond-on-a-BudgetBond-on-a-Budget ChicagoPosts: 101MI6 Agent
    Thank you guys for all your help.
    James Bond: I tend to notice little things like that - whether a girl is a blonde or a brunette...
    Tiffany Case: And which do you prefer?
    James Bond: Well, as long as the collars and cuffs match...
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