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    • dudewuttheheckD
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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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      • FinksterF
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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!

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        • steelworkerS
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          @Finkster:

          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

          Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
          Well, I have others.

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          • FinksterF
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            ^ I can't get along with heavy / bulky eyewear.

            My sunglasses are also from the lightweight section.  🙂 ->

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            • GilesG
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              Yep, got them…

              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              • Jordonf9J
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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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                • FinksterF
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                  Choosing for eyeglasses sucks!
                  After weeks months of research online and in some opticians are these glasses the current favorite .. not satisfied at all  ::)

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                  • rocketR
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                    try and I mean try, harder….

                    rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                    It's all humbug, like everywhere
                    R.I.P. Geo

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                    • FinksterF
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                      😉

                      will do my best

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                      • Jordonf9J
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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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                        • FinksterF
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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  😎 :-\  😉 …
                          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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                          • FinksterF
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                            worth considering  🙂

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                            • rocketR
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                              no, hehe ….

                              rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                              It's all humbug, like everywhere
                              R.I.P. Geo

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                              • Jordonf9J
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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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                                • tmgT
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                                  Anyone have a pair of Retrosuperfuture glasses, or know anything about them? I'm looking at the America or Classic

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                                  • Jordonf9J
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                                    Never go lens fitted….so just sitting here useless.

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                                    • BroarkB
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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.

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                                      • FinksterF
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                                        @rocket:

                                        no, hehe ….

                                        🙂

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                                        • CutlasshoundC
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                                          @Finkster:

                                          @rocket:

                                          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!

                                          https://www.cubitts.co.uk

                                          http://www.baileynelson.co.uk

                                          I ain't got time to bleed.

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                                          • FinksterF
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                                            Boy, oh boy …
                                            I guess, the perfect eyeglasses are .. a new pair of boots + contact lenses  😶  😃

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