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Oakley Meta Vanguard — Performance Smart Glasses NZ
Oakley Meta Vanguard — Performance Smart Glasses NZ
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Oakley Meta Vanguard — the performance AI glasses: a wraparound Oakley shield with a centre-mounted Meta camera, open-ear audio and Garmin/Strava integration, fitted by the optometrists and dispensing opticians at Rose Optometry, Hamilton.
Built for the training log.
Vanguard is the Oakley Meta for running, cycling, golf and snow. The camera sits on the bridge so it films what you see, the Prizm shield handles the light, and the glasses talk to your Garmin and Strava so your ride and your footage line up.
What they do
- 12 MP camera with a 122° wide field of view, centred on the bridge, for 3K video and photos of exactly what you're looking at
- Open-ear speakers tuned for wind and speed — louder than Ray-Ban Meta, so you still hear the road
- Five-microphone array and Meta AI — ask for your pace, heart rate or the next turn without touching anything
- Garmin and Strava integration — auto-capture highlights during a workout and overlay your stats on the clip
- Up to 9 hours of typical use on a charge (around 6 hours continuous music), up to 36 more hours from the case
- IP67 — dust-tight and resistant to sweat, rain and a dunk; the toughest rating in the Meta range
- Oakley Prizm shield lenses — Road, 24K, Black, Sapphire, Rose Gold and Transitions Ember — with a three-size nose pad set for fit
Colours and lenses
Choose your frame and Prizm lens above. Prizm Road is tuned for tarmac and trail contrast; Prizm 24K, Black, Sapphire and Rose Gold are mirrored sun lenses for bright days; Prizm Transitions Ember adapts from light to dark for dawn starts and changing conditions.
Prescription
Vanguard is a single-piece shield and is not prescription-glazeable. If you need your script in camera glasses, look at Oakley Meta HSTN or the Ray-Ban Meta range — our optometrists will help you choose.
What's included, and what costs extra
The price shown covers the glasses with the lens shown, the charging case, the cable and the nose pad set. Nothing else is required.
Why buy them from an optometrist
These aren't an ordinary pair of sunglasses, and they shouldn't be posted out like a phone case. The electronics sit in the temples, the weight sits differently on your face, and the fit decides whether the open-ear audio and the camera framing actually work for you.
- Fitted, adjusted and set up with you in practice by optometrists and dispensing opticians
- Genuine NZ stock through EssilorLuxottica with local warranty support — not a grey-market import
- Every pair's serial number is registered to the buyer under our terms and conditions (adults 18+ only)
- Optometrist-owned, Hamilton, since 1969
Shipping
Smart eyewear ships by tracked, insured courier and is excluded from our standard free-shipping offer. Signature is required on delivery.
Try a pair on at 38 Lake Road, Frankton, Hamilton — we ship nationwide across New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Oakley Meta Vanguard and HSTN?
Vanguard is the sports shield: centre camera, 9-hour battery, IP67, Garmin/Strava integration, Prizm shield lenses, no prescription option. HSTN is the everyday round frame that takes a prescription and comes in Prizm or Transitions.
Does Vanguard work with my Garmin or Strava?
Yes. Pair a compatible Garmin watch or cycling computer through the Meta AI app and the glasses can auto-capture during your activity and show your stats; clips can be shared to Strava with the overlay.
Can I get Vanguard with my prescription?
No — the shield lens isn't glazeable. Contact lens wearers use Vanguard as-is; otherwise choose HSTN or Ray-Ban Meta.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 9 hours of typical mixed use on a single charge, about 6 hours of continuous music, with up to 36 more hours from the charging case.
Are they waterproof?
IP67 — dust-tight and protected against sweat, rain and brief immersion. Still not a swimming goggle.
Can they record without people knowing?
No. A capture light on the frame turns on whenever the camera is recording, and the glasses will not take photos or video if that light is covered, tampered with or damaged.
Which phones work with Oakley Meta?
iOS and Android phones running the Meta AI app. They connect over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi; we set the app up with you before you leave.
Do I have to buy in person, or can you ship them?
Both. We ship nationwide by tracked, insured courier with signature on delivery. We recommend a fitting at 38 Lake Road, Frankton, so we can adjust the frame and set up the app.
Is there an age limit?
We sell camera glasses to adults 18 and over only, and every pair's serial number is recorded against the buyer under our terms and conditions.
Is Rose Optometry an authorised Oakley Meta stockist?
Yes. Rose Optometry is an authorised EssilorLuxottica stockist in New Zealand, with genuine NZ stock and local warranty support.
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