[gore.rubicon]

mmm found treasure in the basement, B&L RB Wayfarer 2s in tortoise, dad's old wayfarers back from whenever...anyone have any clue when? BTW should I send these in to Rayban? one of the lenses are scratched, but if I send these to Rayban would I be getting it back with a B&L lens or w/e Luxottica uses.

 

[kshelton]

 

[BABankert]

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Originally Posted by gore.rubicon /img/forum/go_quote.gif mmm found treasure in the basement, B&L RB Wayfarer 2s in tortoise, dad's old wayfarers back from whenever...anyone have any clue when? BTW should I send these in to Rayban? one of the lenses are scratched, but if I send these to Rayban would I be getting it back with a B&L lens or w/e Luxottica uses.

If you send them in, you'll get something from Luxottica. Give them a call and tell them you've got some B&L RBs and see what they say. When we tell customers (I'm an employee at Sunglass Hut) to call Luxottica they're usually fair about finding a fix, but I don't know what they can do for B&L-made glasses. At the very least, it's worth a phone call. The worst they can say is no.

To contribute to this thread, I have Oakley Gascan S (polarized), Arnette Rage, Oakley Flak Jacket (White frame, black earsocks, VR28 Black Iridium Polarized lenses), Oakley Half Jacket XLJs that I won, Ray Bans (I forget the model number, but they're one of the topframe models with a brown gradient lens), and a pair Revo Undercuts. Always have a long wishlist, though.

 

[gore.rubicon]

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Originally Posted by BABankert /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you send them in, you'll get something from Luxottica. Give them a call and tell them you've got some B&L RBs and see what they say. When we tell customers (I'm an employee at Sunglass Hut) to call Luxottica they're usually fair about finding a fix, but I don't know what they can do for B&L-made glasses. At the very least, it's worth a phone call. The worst they can say is no. To contribute to this thread, I have Oakley Gascan S (polarized), Arnette Rage, Oakley Flak Jacket (White frame, black earsocks, VR28 Black Iridium Polarized lenses), Oakley Half Jacket XLJs that I won, Ray Bans (I forget the model number, but they're one of the topframe models with a brown gradient lens), and a pair Revo Undercuts. Always have a long wishlist, though.

Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[Racer96]

There seems to be quite a few Oakley fans here. How many are on o-review? (I am, same username, I noticed bong is a member here!)

Mike

 

[Meliboeus]

I have a pair of classic Aviators, but with prescription lenses, probably not as good as the origials, but they still get their job done.

 

[Ketut]

A noob question here: is there any lens that is photochromatic as well as polarized?

 

[intoflatlines]

I remember learning that polarized glass alone will always block out a certain percentage of light, so I don't think there's anything out there that will be clear and then turn polarized/dark.

 

[BABankert]

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Originally Posted by intoflatlines /img/forum/go_quote.gif I remember learning that polarized glass alone will always block out a certain percentage of light, so I don't think there's anything out there that will be clear and then turn polarized/dark.

Polarization doesn't necessarily allow less true light in, though that is the case in most lenses. Serengeti makes some glass lenses that are both photochromic and polarized, for example.

 

[jbusuego]

Heres my latest one. OAKLEY GASCAN DUCATI

 

[Rockford]

everyday use:

for golfing/outdoor sports:

 

[lenzman]

Serengeti 6692 Velocity.

 

[fox au]

i picked these up last week

 

[leftnose]

I've got these sitting on my desk at home:

Oakley Felon

I wear an Rx, though, so I need to take them to an optical shop for new lenses.

EDIT:

And, of course, I wear these a ton:

They're Randolph Ranger shooting glasses. They're ugly but they are built to suit a specific purpose so form is following function. They have interchangeable lenses for different lighting conditions. I have two sets of frames and three sets of lenses.

 

[EYEdROP]

I havent read through this thread so I apologize. But I need some advice. Im looking for a pair of sunglasses for riding my motorcycle as well as general use, but I dont know anything about sunglasses, or what defines a good pair. I see Oakley's all the time and everyone says they are the best. But Im assuming Oakley is sort of like Bose. Overhyped, overmarketed, etc... Plus I like to be different. So what are some brands to look for that offer a quality product with lots of R&D and performance for the price? Or is it all in the lenses? Im not looking for fashionable ones, rather functional and durable as hell.