A Thread for Sunglasses (High End and Rarities Welcome)

[somatoform]

I'm looking for small round sunglasses.
I have a thin face and almost everything looks big on me.
To give you an idea the 50mm wayfarers are slightly too big.
Something with 47mm or 48mm dimensions do you recommend any?

Reminiscent of my Persol Typewriter 3110, I quite like these by David Kind, though I think the Kind's might have an edge:

Mind you, they are 49mm.

 

[somatoform]

Same same, but different. A Randolph Intruder IR004 vs. Ray-Ban Caravan RB3136 001:

The Ray Ban here is also a 58mm, right?

 

[LucasFilms]

Reminiscent of my Persol Typewriter 3110, I quite like these by David Kind, though I think the Kind's might have an edge:

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Mind you, they are 49mm.

I dont like the screws on the front of the frame, to be honest... other than that I like how those sunglasses look.

 

[LucasFilms]

I am seeing more and more people wearing sunglasses with a metal frame, instead of acetate frames... do you guys think the metal frames are going to be more popular?

 

[Thin White Duke]

Nope.
Both types have always been popular and will continue to be so.
I have about thirty pairs more or less evenly split between the two and I couldn’t see myself favouring one over another.

 

[JDelage]

What are the best alternatives to JMM for acetate frames? I suppose that would include Salt and Native Sons...?

 

[astroboy]

The Ray Ban here is also a 58mm, right?

Of course, they are both 58mm.

I am seeing more and more people wearing sunglasses with a metal frame, instead of acetate frames... do you guys think the metal frames are going to be more popular?

For me, metal frames do fit better with their adjustable nosepads. Most acetate- or plastic-frames do not have nosepads, so they are slippery on my nose when I'm sweating in the sun.

 

[jmaldonado01]

wow, great information. Thanks.

 

[LucasFilms]

For me, metal frames do fit better with their adjustable nosepads. Most acetate- or plastic-frames do not have nosepads, so they are slippery on my nose when I'm sweating in the sun.

That's true! I also find metal frames fit better because it's easier to get an idea of the size of sunglasses. The size, as in 51 22 145 for instance, refers to the lenses, bridge, arms... and with heavy acetate frames like JMM or Cutler and Gross is harder to get an idea...

Both JMM and Cutler and Gross make big and bulky acetate frames which do not look good on many people.. they look "oversized", like the glasses are wearing you. Moscot is kind of bulky too, although it is possible to find some glasses that fit well, plus they have several sizes for some models like the Lemtosh or Miltzen...

 

[LucasFilms]

What's a good brand for sporty sunglasses?

I know Oakley and not much more..

 

[astroboy]

My brand new favourites - Randolph Engineering CR237 Concorde 57mm with Cobalt Glasses and bayonet temples😍:

 

[audog]

My brand new favourites - Randolph Engineering CR237 Concorde 57mm with Cobalt Glasses and bayonet temples😍:

Granddaughter likes mine for sure

 

[Lord Raglan]

Barberini VFX polarized lenses are simply some of the best crystal lenses ever made.

Hey everyone! Am new to the forum and i'd like to start off my membership by asking a simple, straightforward question: in the wake of the above quote, i'd like to hear your thoughts as to who makes the best sunglass crystal lenses (preferably polarized) right now. I've always been a fan of glass lenses: fortunately i don't have any problems with my eyesight so i'd take glass over plastic every day and in every way for its superior optical clarity as well as scratch resistance.
I am in the market for a high-quality aviator shades of the squared variety and here are my provisions:
- all-glass lenses, polarized / either dark brown or dark green (g-15) - MOST important provision!
- all titanium construction
- navigator shape (think Dita Flight Seven and the likes)
- (hand)made in Japan
- exclusive and hard to get
- NOT owned by Luxottica
did i forget anything?
I don't think so, that'd be all for now.
I'd immensely appreciate any considerations/suggestions other members would care to share!
I'll stay tuned.
Thanks everyone ;-)

 

[brokeassp]

Reminiscent of my Persol Typewriter 3110, I quite like these by David Kind, though I think the Kind's might have an edge:

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Mind you, they are 49mm.

I like these

 

[JDelage]

who makes the best sunglass crystal lenses (preferably polarized) right now.

In my experience, nothing beats Maui Jim in this field.