Sunglasses you own and wear thread

shankar.balan · 28th June 2013, 19:55

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Originally Posted by vikramvicky1984

True,

Kindly suggest where to buy them

There is nowhere in India for Serengetis as far as I know. Maui Jims can be arranged through our pal Beejay.

HappyRoadie · 23rd July 2013, 18:51

Guys please let me know whether aviators used to cost 4k 2 years back? Now they are being sold for around 5k. How come the prices have increased so much? It is just a general question and nothing related to my purchase.

9thsphinx · 24th July 2013, 11:08

Just got a pair of the IDEE aviators. Jet black with black glasses. Obviously, they're not Ray Ban's, but it does the job. I have a very rough use for my sunglasses and IDEE, for its price, are perfect.

beejay · 24th July 2013, 13:18

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Originally Posted by HappyRoadie

Guys please let me know whether aviators used to cost 4k 2 years back? Now they are being sold for around 5k. How come the prices have increased so much? It is just a general question and nothing related to my purchase.

RB3025 is still available for 3090MRP. Most dealers stock the higer variants. You can ask your optician to order if he does not have in stock.

HappyRoadie · 30th July 2013, 11:28

Guys I have recently purchased Rayban RB 3483 sunglasses. They are quite good. I was going through the photos of these sunglasses on net and found that the right temple has ' Madein Italy' engraved on the inside but when I checked mine there is no such wordings. So does this means my sunglasses are not genuine?

2500cc · 30th July 2013, 18:59

How good or bad are the Police sunglasses ?

harry10 · 30th July 2013, 23:57

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Originally Posted by 2500cc

How good or bad are the Police sunglasses ?

I am using one since 4 years. Really good. Not a scratch till now and build is good as well.

14000rpm · 31st July 2013, 09:31

I use Porsche Design P8000 sunglasses. Love the design.

jkdas · 31st July 2013, 09:54

Got a MauiJims from Beejay for a friend. He is in love with it and impressed about the brand since it colleagues from US were fans of MauiJims! Gotta get one for myself too.

JMaruru · 24th August 2013, 02:05

Why 'Maui Jim' sunglasses are cheaper in India, than in US? Here, I see the starting range around $160/- where as the same in India, is around $100/-(i.e around INR 6.5K). Are they manufacturing it elsewhere for Non-US markets?

shankar.balan · 24th August 2013, 06:36

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Originally Posted by JMaruru

Why 'Maui Jim' sunglasses are cheaper in India, than in US? Here, I see the starting range around $160/- where as the same in India, is around $100/-(i.e around INR 6.5K). Are they manufacturing it elsewhere for Non-US markets?

Older stocks in India. Most Distributors find it tough to liquidate stocks season on season and hence end up with a bit of a backlog. Pricing remains proportionate to the prices the product was originally imported at. The selection available here, with the exception of a few styles,would be a season or two behind.

mayankk · 24th August 2013, 10:05

I've been using a pair of Salvatore ferragamo aviators for the past two years, polarized.
It's a real boon in the super bright Delhi sunlight.
If any of you are interested, in Delhi, Dayal opticals, in Khan market, the outlet next to axis bank, has an almost perpetual sale on designer sunglasses the year round, with almost 50% discounts.

one-77 · 24th August 2013, 22:16

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Originally Posted by HappyRoadie

Guys I have recently purchased Rayban RB 3483 sunglasses. They are quite good. I was going through the photos of these sunglasses on net and found that the right temple has ' Madein Italy' engraved on the inside but when I checked mine there is no such wordings. So does this means my sunglasses are not genuine?

They manufacture elsewhere - probably China or SE Asia - for the third world. Under license from RayBan, of course, but I feel the quality is a notch lower. Hence the lower price too.

predatorwheelz · 25th August 2013, 21:45

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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz

Went in for a pair of Polaroid P4240B today. They're aviators, and they're a beautiful shade of bluish grey. Just 3780 bucks.

A new addition to the family. Maui Jim Waterways (in Olive Green). Beautiful polarized sunglasses with a retro frame. Can be worn in the night too. MRP 8.9K, got a 10pct discount.

Sunglasses you own and wear thread-maui-jim-waterways.jpg

beejay · 26th August 2013, 15:31

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Originally Posted by HappyRoadie

Guys I have recently purchased Rayban RB 3483 sunglasses. They are quite good. I was going through the photos of these sunglasses on net and found that the right temple has ' Madein Italy' engraved on the inside but when I checked mine there is no such wordings. So does this means my sunglasses are not genuine?

Most RB are made in India now.

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Got a MauiJims from Beejay for a friend. He is in love with it and impressed about the brand since it colleagues from US were fans of MauiJims! Gotta get one for myself too.

You should JK. And thanks for all the referrals that you pass onto me.

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Originally Posted by JMaruru

Why 'Maui Jim' sunglasses are cheaper in India, than in US? Here, I see the starting range around $160/- where as the same in India, is around $100/-(i.e around INR 6.5K). Are they manufacturing it elsewhere for Non-US markets?

The acetate, nylons are made in Japan and the Titaniums and metal are made in Italy. The prices for Mauijim are cheaper in India than in the USof A. the products are the same. The contry of manufacture is inscribed on the frame and the MRP and date of import are mentioned on the outer box.

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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz

A new addition to the family. Maui Jim Waterways (in Olive Green). Beautiful polarized sunglasses with a retro frame. Can be worn in the night too. MRP 8.9K, got a 10pct discount.

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That is a classic. And in glass to. This one I use for myself.

Your best price would have been 7560. Anyways, this is a good pair. In style and comfort.

23rd July 2013, 18:51	#587
HappyRoadie BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lucknow Posts: 538 Thanked: 303 Times View My Garage	re: Sunglasses you own and wear thread Guys please let me know whether aviators used to cost 4k 2 years back? Now they are being sold for around 5k. How come the prices have increased so much? It is just a general question and nothing related to my purchase.
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24th July 2013, 11:08	#588
9thsphinx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,118 Thanked: 542 Times View My Garage	re: Sunglasses you own and wear thread Just got a pair of the IDEE aviators. Jet black with black glasses. Obviously, they're not Ray Ban's, but it does the job. I have a very rough use for my sunglasses and IDEE, for its price, are perfect.
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30th July 2013, 11:28	#590
HappyRoadie BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lucknow Posts: 538 Thanked: 303 Times View My Garage	re: Sunglasses you own and wear thread Guys I have recently purchased Rayban RB 3483 sunglasses. They are quite good. I was going through the photos of these sunglasses on net and found that the right temple has ' Madein Italy' engraved on the inside but when I checked mine there is no such wordings. So does this means my sunglasses are not genuine?
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2500cc BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 734 Thanked: 349 Times	re: Sunglasses you own and wear thread How good or bad are the Police sunglasses ?
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31st July 2013, 09:31	#593
14000rpm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Helsinki Posts: 2,343 Thanked: 5,564 Times View My Garage	re: Sunglasses you own and wear thread I use Porsche Design P8000 sunglasses. Love the design.
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jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	re: Sunglasses you own and wear thread Got a MauiJims from Beejay for a friend. He is in love with it and impressed about the brand since it colleagues from US were fans of MauiJims! Gotta get one for myself too.
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JMaruru BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BLR/EWR Posts: 780 Thanked: 368 Times	re: Sunglasses you own and wear thread Why 'Maui Jim' sunglasses are cheaper in India, than in US? Here, I see the starting range around $160/- where as the same in India, is around $100/-(i.e around INR 6.5K). Are they manufacturing it elsewhere for Non-US markets?
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mayankk Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 5,148 Thanked: 8,168 Times View My Garage	I've been using a pair of Salvatore ferragamo aviators for the past two years, polarized. It's a real boon in the super bright Delhi sunlight. If any of you are interested, in Delhi, Dayal opticals, in Khan market, the outlet next to axis bank, has an almost perpetual sale on designer sunglasses the year round, with almost 50% discounts.
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