Eyeglasses / Sunglasses Discussion
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People love to hate on the new Oliver Peoples and I will agree that the new Italian/Lux made glasses aren't quite as good as the old ones were.
…I noticed that a lot of the high end eyeglass shops kept selling OP after it got sold to Lux.
My dealer usually takes brands off the shelf if the quality goes down, so I asked the owner why they keep OP in their offer?
He told me that the majority of OP's frames are now produced in Italy, but not in Lux's regular factory. They are produced in a separate factory with higher quality standards - at least that's what they have been told and as long as the quality is not slipping they go along with it…(Cuttler & Gross are also made in Italy - in their own Italian factory.)
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That would make sense. The Italian OP glasses I have are not quite as nice as the Japanese ones I have, but are still miles better than the Italian Lux glasses I have tried on. Plus, the glass lenses that certain OP models used I know for sure are still used only for their glasses. Definitely some of the best lenses in the world.
I'm not saying they are still the best, but they aren't as bad as what a lot of people say. (Though the Japanese ones are still very near the top IMO)
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Hello everybody,
Meanwhile, I'm an old geezer and need some optical aid … meant - I must purchase eyeglasses. ::)
After some brainstorming, my current favourite reading glasses would be these ->Ray Ban RX7014 / black
lightweight, smart and old school
Any other ideas / suggestions?
No magnifiers, spyglasses, diving goggles, etc. .. please
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Hello everybody,
Meanwhile, I'm an old geezer and need some optical aid … meant - I must purchase eyeglasses. ::)
After some brainstorming, my current favourite reading glasses would be these ->Ray Ban RX7014 / black
lightweight, smart and old school
Any other ideas / suggestions?
No magnifiers, spyglasses, diving goggles, etc. .. please --- Cheers!I think you nailed it @Finkster . Lightweight is the best I'd give those a whirl myself
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I normally go for wayfarer shapes for sunglasses, work very well for my shape and look. Aviators work too, but just not that fond of them.
Of all companies, maybe because of the Italian roots, I always LOVE Persol but own none as I am picky. I am hoping my recent purchase gets me a pair I will love. They should be dead on to what I like nowadays and the price was fair for authentic Persols.
Persol PO9649S Havana with Crystal Green lenses
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While not a brand to know eyewear by….still do make some good pairs. The original penguin, the Clyde
@Finkster dunno what style you liking for
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Thx for the input, buddy
The glasses are not bad, but the colouring is too loud and the frame a bit boring
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whatever - my personal deadline is End of June .. insofar .... blessedly, I'm not under pressure.Edit: Cheers for the advice with 'Original Penguin' .. there are some nice other types / frames
for example ->
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I have a pair of persol 2965 v in tortoise….. Never got lenses in then besides demo. @Finkster they are wider then the pair you posted
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Never go lens fitted….so just sitting here useless.
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@tmg:
Anyone have a pair of Retrosuperfuture glasses, or know anything about them? I'm looking at the America or Classic
I find them a bit cheap feeling myself, and they're a bit fashion-y for my tastes.
The frames come off quite big and chunky. But that could also just be a personal preference!
I'm a noted fan of Moscot (mainly since I can get them for a very fair price personally) and find their shapes a bit more classic.
I need to get into Japanese eyewear honestly, just unsure of where to start. -
no, hehe ….
Mates have bought some from cubitts and also Bailey & Nelson.
Handmade by them and pretty damn reasonable pricing. May not be what you are after though!
