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Jul 12, 2015 17:01:43 GMT -6
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Post by Winterland on Jul 12, 2015 17:01:43 GMT -6
Love the caravan look. What mm are they? 52mm just looks too small. Yes caravans are 52mm. |
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Post by aussiepup on Jul 29, 2015 5:49:20 GMT -6
They don't appear to be getting love but I like my run of the mill RayBan Aviators (58mm) with the blue flash polarized lenses.
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Post by gaseousclay on Jun 16, 2017 13:38:37 GMT -6
any of you have experience with Persol? the 2747S has been on my to-buy list for awhile but I never seem to get around to picking up a pair, mainly because I don't know anything about how they fit. From what I can tell, the 2747's come in 54mm and 57mm but I have no clue which would fit my face shape. Guess I could drop by a Sunglass Hut and see if they have a pair for me to try on but time always seems to be against me.
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Post by madmoses on Jun 16, 2017 15:56:28 GMT -6
any of you have experience with Persol? the 2747S has been on my to-buy list for awhile but I never seem to get around to picking up a pair, mainly because I don't know anything about how they fit. From what I can tell, the 2747's come in 54mm and 57mm but I have no clue which would fit my face shape. Guess I could drop by a Sunglass Hut and see if they have a pair for me to try on but time always seems to be against me. I allowed a saleswoman to try selling them to me with no intent to buy whatsoever, but walked away fairly impressed and marked them down on my list to own one day. At this point in my life and with my tendency to misplace sunglasses, I can't bring myself to spring for a pair, but they certainly seemed high quality and looked great. If you're leaning toward buying them and think you might like them, I'm sure Sunglass Hut would be a worthwhile trip. If you feel like you should try talking yourself out of them, then Sunglass Hut could be a very dangerous trip, lol. Or maybe you will have a different experience altogether and feel like they are nothing special. Either way, I thought it fun to try on such an iconic product.  |
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Jun 16, 2017 16:20:16 GMT -6
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Post by hopsbreath on Jun 16, 2017 16:20:16 GMT -6
I've owned more than a few pairs of semi-expensive sunglasses and I'm fairly meticulous with what I own so have yet to lose a pair. Current rotation include some Oakley Frogskins, Electric Aviators, and a lightweight pair of Native's that I can't remember the name of off hand. The Native's are nice and snug and strictly for athletic pursuits like hiking.
I've owned Ray-Ban Aviators and Wayfarers in the past (unfortunately smashed both up pretty bad) and loved them both. Just couldn't pony up the dough for a new pair of each so that's why I'm currently using the Electric's and Oakley's because they were similar but cheaper. In a perfect world I'd have replaced my Ray-Ban's in addition to the Native's and call it a day. Don't overthink the room on sunglasses, classic is an excellent choice.
Edit: bought both my Ray-Bans in the late nineties, don't know if the build quality has changed much since then but I thought they were decently well made at the time.
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Post by Griffin on Jun 17, 2017 6:54:56 GMT -6
I left a pair on the roof of my car so i need a new pair. They have to be polarized. I have been using a pair from the brand Polaroid for many years and cant have anything without that filter now.
The AO is as expensive as RayBan or Oakley bc we have to import them.
I had my eye on a pair of vintage looking RayBan aviators but they dont seem to be avialable anymore. I asked a store yesterday what would give me the best lens for the money and they meant absolutely Oakley.
I tried a pair of Oakley polarized and they were ok but their aviators arent as nice imo so have to switch to another style if i go that way but im not totally convinced.
Question: Will a pair of AO polarized have better lenses than a modern oakly polarized or is it the totality of the build quality and so on that makes the AO good? If they are priced the same...are they still better?
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Post by northcoast on Jun 17, 2017 7:51:48 GMT -6
I have to wear rx sunglasses. Really want a pair of Maui-Jims as I tested out my buddies on a road trip and loved them. Their rose tint really makes things pop, high contrast.
I had a pair of Ray Bans with metal frames for several years but they drove me nuts because they had the metal nosepiece things that always went out of adjustment.
Last summer I bought a pair of Ray-Ban Wayfarers in matte black and love them. The coating does not show fingerprints, is low maintenance, and does not slip on your nose. I got a high contrast orangish tint and while it took awhile to get used to I really like the effect. Anyways, ends up that the Wayfarers were a great purchase in that you can just take them on and off an not worry about them and they don't slip down your nose.
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Post by yinzer on Jun 18, 2017 20:27:05 GMT -6
I just found a deal on Ray Bans. Since I tend to find my glasses sliding down my nose more than I like, I am trying out the outdoorsman. Liking the "ear hooks" and sweat bar.  |
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Post by gaseousclay on Jul 7, 2017 8:44:15 GMT -6
could any of you clarify something for me? I've been wearing my AO aviators more recently and I was under the impression that this brand was MiUSA. When I was looking at the temple there's an inscription that says 5 1/2 AO USA but then the temple tip says made in China. I don't recall where I bought these -- I wanna say I bought them from AO direct. Do any of you with AO's have the same thing? Is it the temple tips that are made in China and the rest in the USA?
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Post by DigDug on Jul 7, 2017 8:52:49 GMT -6
could any of you clarify something for me? I've been wearing my AO aviators more recently and I was under the impression that this brand was MiUSA. When I was looking at the temple there's an inscription that says 5 1/2 AO USA but then the temple tip says made in China. I don't recall where I bought these -- I wanna say I bought them from AO direct. Do any of you with AO's have the same thing? Is it the temple tips that are made in China and the rest in the USA? Don't know. Next time buy a pair of Randolph's. www.randolphusa.com/?gclid=CIyxqaW199QCFROHswodzxIDxQ |
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Post by gaseousclay on Jul 7, 2017 16:33:12 GMT -6
Nah. I don't want another pair of aviators. My next sunglasses purchase will likely be the Persol 2747's
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Post by Winterland on Jul 11, 2017 17:59:40 GMT -6
I have a love-hate relationship with good sunglasses. They always break or get lost. I like the Rayban Aviator style but doesn't fit my face well. Too big. I found a pair of vintage small Ray-Ban Caravans on eBay and they fit well. I chipped a lens and then finally broke one of the arms.  Found a smaller size mid priced Aviator style made by Sun-Cloud at Eddie Bauer. Thought about trying a pair of the Randolph Caravan Style which are called Aviator.  |
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Post by davelewis on Jul 11, 2017 20:00:36 GMT -6
I have a love-hate relationship with good sunglasses. They always break or get lost. I like the Rayban Aviator style but doesn't fit my face well. Too big. I found a pair of vintage small Ray-Ban Caravans on eBay and they fit well. I chipped a lens and then finally broke one of the arms. Found a smaller size mid priced Aviator style made by Sun-Cloud at Eddie Bauer. Thought about trying a pair of the Randolph Caravan Style which are called Aviator. I've had a pair of AO glasses for the last 3 years or so, and they're great. Made in the US, and are offered in different style lenses, frame sizes, and temples, so you can dial in the fit, but they stick to the aviator style of glasses. Great alternative to Luxoticca, which probably owns every other brand of sunglasses on the market, with better than 90% of their lines produced in China. aoeyewear.com/shop/ |
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Post by nate001 on Aug 21, 2017 6:59:19 GMT -6
I have a pair of aviator style Maui Jims that I like the look of, but because the frames are so thin, they bend pretty easily. Not completely warped or anything, just enough that they often (always?) feel just a little crooked on my face. Anyhoo, I decided to get a new pair and I have these en route: www.shwoodshop.com/us/canby-titanium/gunmetal/walnut/greyI like the wood earpieces and they are made in USA. Other than AO and randolph, which really just make aviators, there aren't a whole lot of other USA sunglasses manufacturers. I'm kinda excited for these. |
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Post by scooter on Aug 21, 2017 8:43:06 GMT -6
I have a pair of aviator style Maui Jims that I like the look of, but because the frames are so thin, they bend pretty easily. Not completely warped or anything, just enough that they often (always?) feel just a little crooked on my face. Anyhoo, I decided to get a new pair and I have these en route: www.shwoodshop.com/us/canby-titanium/gunmetal/walnut/greyI like the wood earpieces and they are made in USA. Other than AO and randolph, which really just make aviators, there aren't a whole lot of other USA sunglasses manufacturers. I'm kinda excited for these. It's good to see another MiUSA option. I have a thing for oval/round frames. I really like the Bandon.....  But, Randolph has the P-3 Shadow, for roughly the same price tag, with a frame color and lens option I prefer more.....  P-3 Shadow bright chrome/blue ar hydro lenses I'm waiting for one of a handful of shops to have a sale, to nab a pair of these at a little better price. I will definitely keep shwood in mind, if I'm in the market for another pair, though..... |
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Sept 4, 2017 13:23:25 GMT -6
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Post by nate001 on Sept 4, 2017 13:23:25 GMT -6
Been wearing my shwood shades for about a week now and I really like them. Kind of a modern take on the wayfarer. I bought the titanium version, so only the back 2/3 of the stems are wood. The all wood versions are ok, but a little too much of a statement for me. The amount of wood in the pair I have is just the right accent.
Noticed that domestic domestic sells these and everything they have is 30% off today. That would be about $75 bucks off. Preeetttaaay good deal.
Anyone else excited for a new season of curb?
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