Sunglasses you own and wear thread

rg_chn · 24th September 2010, 22:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by sathyaprakash

Can any one suggest a best place to but Ray ban Aviater glasses, i don't find find any seperate outlet selling Ray ban alone, members pls help me out where to buy also is polaraoid is a must for sunglass.

Try GKB, i got mine from there, they were cheaper than most other places. Even if you want one not in their display, they will source it for you in a day or two.

rr_zen · 17th December 2010, 15:54

Hi All,

I have a rather strange request. There is a pair of sunglasses (Rayban, I presume) that actor Simbu wears in the Tamil movie Silambattam. Any idea which brand/model it is ? It looks real sleek and stylish. Any inputs would be appreciated.

khoj · 17th December 2010, 17:24

@rr_zen,

Why don't you post a photo of the actor with the glasses on. Will help in identification.

rr_zen · 17th December 2010, 18:40

@khoj: Managed to get some pics from the net. Guess it will make better sense now. Let me know your thoughts.

khoj · 18th December 2010, 00:36

@rr_zen,

Your initial assumption is spot on, the make is 'RayBan' now which model is the question and I believe our in house expert beejay is best qualified to answer that.

Acclero · 20th December 2010, 13:29

@rr_zen
To the best of my knowledge the particular series of ray-ban are called
Predator series that's all i can remember
Hope you find them

shankar.balan · 20th December 2010, 14:37

Carrera sunglasses are truly stylish and have been objects of desire for years and years.

Serengeti drivers also - lovely glasses - unfortunately cannot get them anywhere at all in India. Most places abroad also dont keep this brand anymore. Sad.

Rayban is the all time classic though I prefer the older variant of Aviators as were available in the '90's. especially the biker glasses with sweat band and curved temples which would fit snugly behind the ears.

beejay · 20th December 2010, 14:57

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Originally Posted by rr_zen

@khoj: Managed to get some pics from the net. Guess it will make better sense now. Let me know your thoughts.

I for one would not recommend Rayban to anyone. Its a joke their campaign says NEVER HIDE. Ironical.
I think its RB3343.

Quote:

Originally Posted by khoj

@rr_zen,

Your initial assumption is spot on, the make is 'RayBan' now which model is the question and I believe our in house expert beejay is best qualified to answer that.

, Thanks, glad to help.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

Serengeti drivers also - lovely glasses - unfortunately cannot get them anywhere at all in India. Most places abroad also dont keep this brand anymore. Sad.

man, you got style. Yes. They are not available in India.

beejay · 20th December 2010, 15:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

Carrera sunglasses are truly stylish and have been objects of desire for years and years.

Serengeti drivers also - lovely glasses - unfortunately cannot get them anywhere at all in India. Most places abroad also dont keep this brand anymore. Sad.

Did you check out the Maui Jim collections. Amazing lens technology. A bit highly priced though.

hallik9 · 20th December 2010, 15:24

I love my Rayban and the Police.The eyes remain cool even in conditions of extreme heat

khoj · 20th December 2010, 15:27

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Originally Posted by shankar.balan

Carrera sunglasses are truly stylish and have been objects of desire for years and years.

Carrera are indeed the best and more so when one is driving. After having experimented with Rayban, Oakley and Maui Jim I have now settled for the same. You can see two of mine here http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/team-b...ml#post2086220 photo #2 from top as also #2 from bottom, these are ultrapolarized.

The second one is here http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/team-b...ml#post2103764 photo #5 from top, dead center, these too are polarized. Eyes remain moist and non fatigued even after a day long drive.

shankar.balan · 20th December 2010, 15:47

@ khoj - i agree about carrera's. ive got about 3-4 pairs in different shades ranging from dark green, grey, to amber/brown etc. all of them have a rating of UV400. superb glasses indeed.

also love the oakley's / bolle glasses for sport - like bicycling and golf - but I need to buy a pair. owing to the fact that they tend to get lost, broken and sometimes stolen while playing sports or at the golf club or wherever, I am using a simple inexpensive pair of sports glasses bought at decathlon.

@beejay - serengeti's are a truly iconic brand though perhaps slightly less well known in India since they've never really been available here. the one pair I had are long gone - cracked owing to carelessness. sad. must source another pair sometime.

nice to have these things provided one is willing to invest a little time to care for them and look after them. they will give you years of wearing pleasure if a little care is taken.

djjebs · 27th January 2011, 16:50

I have a question, had been to Lifestyle over the weekend, was looking for a pair of Aviators from other brands as I own 2 pairs of Aviators from Ray Ban. There was one called "Miami Blues" which I picked up. Was told that "Miami Blues" is a sub brand of "Polaroid", but I'm unable to find it on their website. Would like to know if "Miami Blues" belongs to "Polaroid" and would be glad if you point me to the website of "Miami Blues"

saildrive · 27th January 2011, 17:22

Have a query - Got Poloroids - sadly the chrome has worn off in certain areas..... ;(

Is there a place where I can get them RECHROMED..... as they are out of warranty?

vijayk · 9th February 2011, 22:50

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Originally Posted by saildrive

Have a query - Got Poloroids - sadly the chrome has worn off in certain areas..... ;(

Is there a place where I can get them RECHROMED..... as they are out of warranty?

I too have a query... I am using Police sunglass for last 1.3 years. Now the inner coating (eye side of the glass) is started coming off. Almost one third of top portion has peeled off. If I try to clean it with the soft cloth given with
the glass, the remaining coating is also started coming off. With this, if I wear the glass, I don’t find any difference in sight. I also don’t find any mark or shades on outer layer of glass. It looks clean. Only the problem is in the inner layer coating.

What is the use of this inner layer coating?
Is there a way to recoat the whole inner layer of the glass? If so, where can I do it in Chennai?
Also I need a suggestion: By removing this glass, can I fix any good branded glass/lense (without power or numbered as I am not using specs) on this Police frame? I prefer polarized, UV protected sunglass / lens.

Thanks in advance for the help.

17th December 2010, 15:54	#227
rr_zen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 1,810 Thanked: 423 Times View My Garage	Need help in identifying brand/model of sunglasses Hi All, I have a rather strange request. There is a pair of sunglasses (Rayban, I presume) that actor Simbu wears in the Tamil movie Silambattam. Any idea which brand/model it is ? It looks real sleek and stylish. Any inputs would be appreciated.
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17th December 2010, 17:24	#228
khoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dilli Posts: 2,718 Thanked: 1,288 Times View My Garage	re: Sunglasses you own and wear thread @rr_zen, Why don't you post a photo of the actor with the glasses on. Will help in identification.
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17th December 2010, 18:40	#229
rr_zen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 1,810 Thanked: 423 Times View My Garage	re: Sunglasses you own and wear thread @khoj: Managed to get some pics from the net. Guess it will make better sense now. Let me know your thoughts. Attached Thumbnails
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18th December 2010, 00:36	#230
khoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dilli Posts: 2,718 Thanked: 1,288 Times View My Garage	re: Sunglasses you own and wear thread @rr_zen, Your initial assumption is spot on, the make is 'RayBan' now which model is the question and I believe our in house expert beejay is best qualified to answer that.
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20th December 2010, 13:29	#231
Acclero BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 127 Thanked: 11 Times	re: Sunglasses you own and wear thread @rr_zen To the best of my knowledge the particular series of ray-ban are called Predator series that's all i can remember Hope you find them
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20th December 2010, 14:37	#232
shankar.balan BANNED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,797 Thanked: 27,229 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/3 (13)	re: Sunglasses you own and wear thread Carrera sunglasses are truly stylish and have been objects of desire for years and years. Serengeti drivers also - lovely glasses - unfortunately cannot get them anywhere at all in India. Most places abroad also dont keep this brand anymore. Sad. Rayban is the all time classic though I prefer the older variant of Aviators as were available in the '90's. especially the biker glasses with sweat band and curved temples which would fit snugly behind the ears.
	() Thanks

20th December 2010, 15:24	#235
hallik9 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 183 Thanked: 29 Times	re: Sunglasses you own and wear thread I love my Rayban and the Police.The eyes remain cool even in conditions of extreme heat
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20th December 2010, 15:47	#237
shankar.balan BANNED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,797 Thanked: 27,229 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/3 (13)	re: Sunglasses you own and wear thread @ khoj - i agree about carrera's. ive got about 3-4 pairs in different shades ranging from dark green, grey, to amber/brown etc. all of them have a rating of UV400. superb glasses indeed. also love the oakley's / bolle glasses for sport - like bicycling and golf - but I need to buy a pair. owing to the fact that they tend to get lost, broken and sometimes stolen while playing sports or at the golf club or wherever, I am using a simple inexpensive pair of sports glasses bought at decathlon. @beejay - serengeti's are a truly iconic brand though perhaps slightly less well known in India since they've never really been available here. the one pair I had are long gone - cracked owing to carelessness. sad. must source another pair sometime. nice to have these things provided one is willing to invest a little time to care for them and look after them. they will give you years of wearing pleasure if a little care is taken.
	() Thanks

27th January 2011, 16:50	#238
djjebs BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 79 Thanked: 13 Times	re: Sunglasses you own and wear thread I have a question, had been to Lifestyle over the weekend, was looking for a pair of Aviators from other brands as I own 2 pairs of Aviators from Ray Ban. There was one called "Miami Blues" which I picked up. Was told that "Miami Blues" is a sub brand of "Polaroid", but I'm unable to find it on their website. Would like to know if "Miami Blues" belongs to "Polaroid" and would be glad if you point me to the website of "Miami Blues"
	() Thanks

27th January 2011, 17:22	#239
saildrive BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 184 Thanked: 54 Times	re: Sunglasses you own and wear thread Have a query - Got Poloroids - sadly the chrome has worn off in certain areas..... ;( Is there a place where I can get them RECHROMED..... as they are out of warranty?
	() Thanks