Sunglasses you own and wear thread

khan75 · 1st January 2010, 22:53

I just bought a beater pair for daily abuse - a pretty inexpensive silver-rimmed non-polarized Killer Loop Aviator for a little more than 1.5K. They're a part of the Luxottica group that owns Oakley, RayBan etc. and are supposedly manufactured by Ray Ban in the same factory.

My mind was actually set on a pair of RB 3026 oversized aviators but it turns out RB only makes them in geriatric gold rimmed versions that looked crap.

The two other shades that I've been using exclusively for the past 5 years are a Maui Jim Kahuna and Randolph Engineering Aviators. MJ has the best optics in the world and while they are a bit on the expensive side, they're worth every single penny. RE Aviators are actually used by fighter pilots as part of a standard issue kit.

MJ Kahuna:

RE Aviators:

nishantgandhi · 1st January 2010, 22:59

Can someone please suggest me a trustworthy shop where I can get powered, polarized sunglasses made? I am not looking at snob value, so VFM places (Bandra->South Mumbai) would be preferred.

Fornax · 2nd January 2010, 01:48

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Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Can someone please suggest me a trustworthy shop where I can get powered, polarized sunglasses made? I am not looking at snob value, so VFM places (Bandra->South Mumbai) would be preferred.

Try Shopper Stop - They have a pretty good collection of brands - Pols, Rayban, Police, FastTrack etc.

Jaguar · 2nd January 2010, 02:44

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Originally Posted by Fornax

Try Shopper Stop - They have a pretty good collection of brands - Pols, Rayban, Police, FastTrack etc.

I doubt Shopers Stop sells powered sunglasses. I suggest one should stick to specialized opticians when picking up powered glasses since the stores like SS don't provide or even equipped to provide after sales support.

Gansan · 2nd January 2010, 06:58

I have three:
1) Ray-Ban aviator day/night. Rarely used,reserved for special occassions!

2) Ray-Ban aviator green. Daily wear for riding to office and rough use. Got it free with India Today subscription long ago, so feel like "what the hell"!

3) A Fastrack black piece I bought from a Titan store on impulse. It is always kept in the glove box of the car for emergencies,like when I forget my sun glasses at home. I can't go out in to bright sunlight without them, my eyes will begin to water.

Fornax · 3rd January 2010, 10:39

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Originally Posted by Jaguar

I doubt Shopers Stop sells powered sunglasses. I suggest one should stick to specialized opticians when picking up powered glasses since the stores like SS don't provide or even equipped to provide after sales support.

My bad, didn't pick the powered part, Shoppers is clearly unlikely to be having them. Will ask around and let you know.

Aditya · 3rd January 2010, 10:43

Been through many sunglasses over the years. At the moment, I'm using a pair of Ray-Ban Predators - 3194.

aditya101 · 3rd January 2010, 11:29

Some designs are timeless ... my Aviators

ishlinea7260 · 3rd January 2010, 11:35

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Originally Posted by aditya101

Some designs are timeless ... my Aviators

Hey i have got the same!
They sure are timeless, and express an unsaid legacy

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(have no idea what i just wrote but sound nice)

pramodkumar · 6th January 2010, 21:59

Ahem...

My avatar special glasses.

Sunglasses you own and wear thread-avtar-glasses.jpg

Concept courtesy our own distilled bhpian JKDAS

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Pramod

clevermax · 7th January 2010, 09:40

Pramod this creates an optical illusion. You have clicked it by putting it on the glass of your teepoy but since the glass is not visible, it looks as if a giant sunglass is resting on the mosaic floor.

dar3dev|l · 7th January 2010, 10:36

i have always used police for eye care. Attached is the S 8177-531 which is my current ware

sidd25 · 7th January 2010, 11:05

Although i wear specs, but when i wear contact lens, i do wear sunglasses
I have 1 okleys I bought from US and a Fast track.

owaiskm · 7th January 2010, 11:10

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Originally Posted by manjubp

Hi,

Planning to buy a Polaroid sun glasses for driving.
Based in Bangalore, would like to buy at Bangalore.
Appreciate recommendations on shop/brand/etc.,
from the fellow BHPians.

FYI, I don’t know anything about sun glasses.

regards,
-manju

I suggest you buy rayban instead i have 2 aviators & 1 wayfarer. Rayban is value for money.

recshenoy · 7th January 2010, 11:28

IIRC, starting price for a decent Polaroid costs 7K! I bought Polaroid from beand "Polarodi" instead. paid 3.3K for that.

@Khan75,

how much does RE Aviator costs?

1st January 2010, 22:53	#91
khan75 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta/London/Dubai/Delhi Posts: 371 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	I just bought a beater pair for daily abuse - a pretty inexpensive silver-rimmed non-polarized Killer Loop Aviator for a little more than 1.5K. They're a part of the Luxottica group that owns Oakley, RayBan etc. and are supposedly manufactured by Ray Ban in the same factory. My mind was actually set on a pair of RB 3026 oversized aviators but it turns out RB only makes them in geriatric gold rimmed versions that looked crap. The two other shades that I've been using exclusively for the past 5 years are a Maui Jim Kahuna and Randolph Engineering Aviators. MJ has the best optics in the world and while they are a bit on the expensive side, they're worth every single penny. RE Aviators are actually used by fighter pilots as part of a standard issue kit. MJ Kahuna: RE Aviators: Last edited by khan75 : 1st January 2010 at 22:55.
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1st January 2010, 22:59	#92
nishantgandhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,223 Thanked: 156 Times	Can someone please suggest me a trustworthy shop where I can get powered, polarized sunglasses made? I am not looking at snob value, so VFM places (Bandra->South Mumbai) would be preferred.
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2nd January 2010, 06:58	#95
Gansan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,625 Thanked: 5,917 Times	I have three: 1) Ray-Ban aviator day/night. Rarely used,reserved for special occassions! 2) Ray-Ban aviator green. Daily wear for riding to office and rough use. Got it free with India Today subscription long ago, so feel like "what the hell"! 3) A Fastrack black piece I bought from a Titan store on impulse. It is always kept in the glove box of the car for emergencies,like when I forget my sun glasses at home. I can't go out in to bright sunlight without them, my eyes will begin to water.
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3rd January 2010, 10:43	#97
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 20,022 Thanked: 86,428 Times View My Garage	Been through many sunglasses over the years. At the moment, I'm using a pair of Ray-Ban Predators - 3194.
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3rd January 2010, 11:29	#98
aditya101 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 275 Thanked: 99 Times View My Garage	Some designs are timeless ... my Aviators Attached Thumbnails
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6th January 2010, 21:59	#100
pramodkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gods own country Posts: 2,307 Thanked: 2,268 Times View My Garage	Ahem... My avatar special glasses. Concept courtesy our own distilled bhpian JKDAS . Pramod
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7th January 2010, 09:40	#101
clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,112 Thanked: 2,897 Times View My Garage	Pramod this creates an optical illusion. You have clicked it by putting it on the glass of your teepoy but since the glass is not visible, it looks as if a giant sunglass is resting on the mosaic floor.
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7th January 2010, 10:36	#102
dar3dev\|l BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Munich, DE Posts: 292 Thanked: 100 Times	i have always used police for eye care. Attached is the S 8177-531 which is my current ware Attached Thumbnails
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7th January 2010, 11:05	#103
sidd25 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 134 Thanked: 7 Times	Although i wear specs, but when i wear contact lens, i do wear sunglasses I have 1 okleys I bought from US and a Fast track.
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7th January 2010, 11:28	#105
recshenoy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mangalore / Bangalore Posts: 1,129 Thanked: 256 Times	IIRC, starting price for a decent Polaroid costs 7K! I bought Polaroid from beand "Polarodi" instead. paid 3.3K for that. @Khan75, how much does RE Aviator costs?
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