Persol Sunglasses YEAH or NAY

[Noah.Dreams]

The weight is due to the GLASS lenses not the frame. I understand the acetate is reinforced with metal but I can't stand the weight of glass.

Originally Posted by inq89

Persol is like the Rolls Royce of sunglasses in my eyes (if there ever was such a ranking system). And its not as played out as Ray Bans, and its understated luxury since many people won't recognize the Persol logo.

Quality seems to be very well made. My frames are thin but heavy.

Plus I got my pair from the trade forum for mega cheap, can't complain

 

[FELT]

I bought mine (the 649s) for their style, but really like the quality of the polarized lenses (I agree with the poster above that these are very heavy, though I like the feeling of solidity that gives).

 

[Britalian]

Bought a pair 4 summers ago, (this coming) and in Oct 2010 the arm broke off.
I had to have a screw tightened or replaced 2 or 3 times.
I like them, and will prob buy some this spring (idiot, I know).
I believe the quality went south after Luxotica took over. So those in the know say.

 

[drechie]

anyone looking to upgrade their 649/714s? i'll buy them off you - PM me. ha

 

[needshoehelp]

Is it safe to buy Persol off eBay? Like from sellers who want $130-150 apiece?

 

[lasbar]

I bought a pair 20 years ago and they were great...

Yeah........

 

[Prince of Paisley]

I recently picked up a pair of 54 649s... overall very impressed, especially with the lens quality. They are a tad on the heavy side, but I used to wear a pair of vintage Zeiss all metal and glass, so I'm used to heavy glasses (really light specs just feel 'cheap' somehow).

They are not my grail glasses, but I really do love the design of these. Maybe I'll upgrade again in a few years but I doubt I'll sell the Persols.

 

[Mr Herbert]

any of their pairs suit a big head?

 

[AE7]

Originally Posted by Mr Herbert

any of their pairs suit a big head?

i have 2850s in size 59-16 - fit me perfectly

 

[Prince of Paisley]

I've heard the sz54 649/714s are for big heads only. Most ppl here seem to recommend buying the 52s if you are 'normal'... I must have a big head I suppose because if anything, the 54s could be a little bigger for my nose/face.

 

[danimal]

Digging around ebay you can find some gems in these...

 

[orlagu]

Originally Posted by Prince of Paisley

I've heard the sz54 649/714s are for big heads only. Most ppl here seem to recommend buying the 52s if you are 'normal'...
+1. Although I'm Asian I have a big skull and have to wear size 54 in both 649 and 2857 (eyeglasses), which is big even for Caucasians. My advice for those who are confused about 649 sizing is that you should consult the hat sizing, if you are on the large size then you should definitely go for size 54.

 

[Gus]

yeah...but only polarized lenses please.

 

[Mr Herbert]

Originally Posted by orlagu

+1. Although I'm Asian I have a big skull and have to wear size 54 in both 649 and 2857 (eyeglasses), which is big even for Caucasians. My advice for those who are confused about 649 sizing is that you should consult the hat sizing, if you are on the large size then you should definitely go for size 54.
my hat size is 64cm so im close to the upper side of large... maybe bespoke sunglasses are my only option

can you tell me what size your head is? im looking at the 2989 in 57

 

[orlagu]

I'm a 61. Actually the 649 and 2857 fit my head a little bit snug, but overall it's still fine.