Sunglasses?

[Mattt]

I wasn't sure where to put this, but assume those who like their watches also like sunglasses! 9Tag also make sunglasses - loose connection).

I'm looking at a pair of Serengeti Granadas - I heard good things of Serengeti on here before, but can't find the thread. Does anyone have any alternatives, or are they really good lenses (as they claim) for driving etc?

[alfabadass]

Oakley Why's

[Mattt]

I've already got some Oakley A-wire polarised glasses - but they are too tight for me, the Serengeti ones have flex frames and fit nicely.

I bought they Oakleys as I liked them felt a bit tight but thought 'It will be ok' - but they aren't ideal and hurt after 30 mins of wear

[Revs_Addiction]

And this year's award for most random forum choice goes too.......

Mattt!!



Congratulations!!



PS - Rayban polarised for me as I've got a massive heeed and they're the only ones I can find that look okay on (and fit)!

[voyds9]

Maui Jim's

[AshG]

I've had two pairs of Serengetis. And yes, the brown driver's lens they do IS very good for driving. If I recall correctly, they're not actually polarised but they do have some sort of effective lens coating that substantially reduces glare, and they lighten or darken slightly according to the light levels. However, you've gotta watch the screws in the frames. Both pairs I owned met their demise when the lenses fell out and smashed after the screws holding them in place worked themselves loose.

[sneijder]

Every sunglasses thread on PH ends up with folk raving about Oakleys and how good the customer service is. They look a bit too 'US Law Enforcement Officer' for me though.

I got some Von Zipper Rockfords and love them.

[deevlash]

chrome ray ban aviators, best sunglasses ever!

[auditt]

deevlash said:

chrome ray ban aviators, best sunglasses ever!

Have to agree until i left them in a bar and when i came back the day after someone had them
Currently wearing oakley frogskins

[deevlash]

auditt said:

deevlash said:

chrome ray ban aviators, best sunglasses ever!

Have to agree until i left them in a bar and when i came back the day after someone had them
Currently wearing oakley frogskins

doh! Ive got oakley straightjackets too, and whilst lovely theyre not in the same league as the aviators for quality. Aviators arent good for sports though!

[shunt]

Polarised Oakley Inmates for me

[Spice_Weasel]

Classic (original) RayBans are great but they are not the same since Bausch & Lomb sold the brand to the Luxotica Group. For one thing, the old glass B&L logo lenses are now plastic...

Prefer Oakleys (X-Metal Juliet, Crosshair, XX) now and thankfully have a contact at Oakley UK so I get a very reasonable discount.

[B16JUS]

Im ashamed to admit i bought a pair of the Tag L series £600 but they are a very very good and very very nice pair of sunglasses, only a few hundred pairs worldwide ive only seen another pair in dubai lol

J

[The Moose]

deevlash said:

auditt said:

deevlash said:

chrome ray ban aviators, best sunglasses ever!

Have to agree until i left them in a bar and when i came back the day after someone had them
Currently wearing oakley frogskins

doh! Ive got oakley straightjackets too, and whilst lovely theyre not in the same league as the aviators for quality. Aviators arent good for sports though!

Depends on the sport really!!

I get by!

Cheers

The Moose

[sawman]

auditt said:

Currently wearing oakley frogskins

I love my frogskins - but sadly they are getting a bit scratched.

[Gretchen]

In all my years I have detested wearing sunglasses. Until last year.

Now have a beautiful pair of Serengeti Vittorias with polarised drivers lenses. I love them and wear them frequently. They're fantastic for driving and really aren't just 'sun'glasses.

[Los Palmas 7]

Sorry, thought this was the Tracey Ullman thread.

[Tycho]

My 9 year old Oakley Juliet X-Metal with Plasma/Fire lenses are still going strong and they're great. Can't fault the Oakley quality and I've had shoes and coats from them with no issues.

[deevlash]

Spice_Weasel said:

Classic (original) RayBans are great but they are not the same since Bausch & Lomb sold the brand to the Luxotica Group. For one thing, the old glass B&L logo lenses are now plastic...

Prefer Oakleys (X-Metal Juliet, Crosshair, XX) now and thankfully have a contact at Oakley UK so I get a very reasonable discount.

mine are glass?

[Shaolin]

Go to the opticians, get a frame that is measured to fit your head and then choose tint and coatings - oh lacks the label, so maybe that will make them less desireable, but this is the way to get the best sunglasses.