The Spectacles Thread. - Part 2

[Seannie]

For sure, yes. But considering it’s price, you may also want to consider Lindberg hahaha

Your ex employer shop at thomson plaza have both japonism and lindberg. How about your current shop?

 

[sKeLeToN]

For sure, yes. But considering it’s price, you may also want to consider Lindberg hahaha

I went to Lindberg website to see their designs....not really my type leh, but thanks for the recommendation nonetheless!

Last time when i was in msia before covid lockdown, the boss of the optical shop there told me japonism is the number 1 brand in japan. Not sure how true but anyway should be one of the best. Quality and build among the best. Now cant go msia othwrwise can recommend u go there buy much cheaper.

Ok thanks for your inputs bro. I usually go to Kwong Shin to get my frames done up...i first saw this at their shop but was put back by the price...iirc, it was like close to $1k for the frame alone?

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Might have Lindberg soon but not planning on japonism.

Your ex employer shop at thomson plaza have both japonism and lindberg. How about your current shop?

 

[Seannie]

Ok thanks for your inputs bro. I usually go to Kwong Shin to get my frames done up...i first saw this at their shop but was put back by the price...iirc, it was like close to $1k for the frame alone?

Yalor. Middleman costs mah. The sg sole distributor also needs to take some profits. Quite close to $1k for basic models. Dont forget the shop also might mark up, depending on how "honest" the shop. If you compare sg RRP with japanese retailer website listed pricings, you can see the price is marked up by at least 30%. Means if buy in japan maybe S$600+ or lesser.

For the shop in msia, i think the boss manage to get direct from the japonism in japan so probably less the distributor costs or maybe special dealership between them.

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Close to 1k? I dint know so ex. I usually thought 700-800 and those are the basic ones..

Yalor. Middleman costs mah. The sg sole distributor also needs to take some profits. Quite close to $1k for basic models. Dont forget the shop also might mark up, depending on how "honest" the shop. If you compare sg RRP with japanese retailer website listed pricings, you can see the price is marked up by at least 30%. Means if buy in japan maybe S$600+ or lesser.

For the shop in msia, i think the boss manage to get direct from the japonism in japan so probably less the distributor costs or maybe special dealership between them.

 

[Seannie]

Close to 1k? I dint know so ex. I usually thought 700-800 and those are the basic ones..

Like i said, depends which shop and whether honest or not. RRP usually around this range. But was ever quoted at a shop around $1k+. The lady boss probably thought i dont know anything bah. So trying to chop carrot head la. 700-800 is already marked up 20% if you compare to japanese mkt price. If some local shops want to have higher profit margin then maybe increase the price by another 10% or more

Since this is an exclusive brand, some shop owners know not available everywhere so can mark up higher bah.

If higher end ones can go up to a few k like those special carbon bamboo models.

 

[kpgworld]

Hi, I am a newbie here, I only start wearing glasses since last year Novembe due to 老 花. Now I am 46 years old.
First I made two pairs of glasses solely for reading ( PD 68, ADD +1.25 ) from LENSKART, after a few days I went back and change to progressive lens ( PD 70, Add +1.25 and zero for the other) and opt for top tier ( Rodenstock with blue protect). After 2 weeks, I collect my glasses and try it, it good for reading but looking far is not that clear or sharp. I was told to take it and give a try first and if still feel unsuitable, then return and to rectify the problem.
About a week after had the LENSKART glasses, I went to made a pair of safety glass ( required for my work) and a pair of oakley glasses with Varilux Physio Airwear blue capture in another shop. In this shop, I was prescribed with both eyes SPH -0.25, CYL 0 Add +1.5 and PD 70)
With this info , I went back to LENSKART and they recheck my eyes and came back with below
PD 70
R SPH -0.25 CYL -0.25 X 140 ADD +1.5
L SPH -0.25 CYL - 0.25 X 075 ADD +1.5

Then I collect my safety glass and the oakley glass, and told the shop my latest prescription and same thing they to me to try out first. After finally I collect my LENSKART glasses, it very sharp for far, but get eye strain when looking at intermediate and near for long hours. I went back to change my safety glass and oakley and after got back the sharpness still not as sharp as LENSKART for far but more comfortable for Near and intermediate for long hours.

I am thinking of getting one more glasses and I wanted to ask is the following

1) Is it because of Varilux PHYSIO Airwear lens ( polycarbonate), that why I can't get the sharpness and further compare to the Rodenstock lens.

2) If I go for Varilux X series ( but not Airwear) , will it be as sharp as Rodenstock. Or just get Physio that not Airwear is good enough.

3) For sharp, see clear and far and function wise ( UV protection, thickness) for my prescription, should I go 1.5 or 1.6 ?

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Do you mind posting photos of your frames that you purchased, each.
Oakley,safety glass,lens kart.

 

[kpgworld]

Do you mind posting photos of your frames that you purchased, each.
Oakley,safety glass,lens kart.

Sorry can't upload the image.

But generally the glasses dimension is roughly stated below

1) Both LENSKART glasses is about 54 - 18 - 140 , Rectangle shape, Semi-rimless, lens Height about 34 ~ 37 mm adjustable nose pad.
2) Oakley is Crosslink MNP Asian Fit, 56-17-137, Rectangle shape, lens Height about 34 mm
3) Safety Glass , 58- 18 - 140, Rectangle shape, lens Height about 36mm, with adjustable nose pad. Look almost similar to Oakley Crosslink Pitch

All glasses with slight curvature.

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

It’s ok, one more qns, your safety glasses, is it done with PDS? If yes, you know what model is it? E.g. Jupiter, Venus, steada 2, steed.
Need to visualise abit haha.

Sorry can't upload the image.

But generally the glasses dimension is roughly stated below

1) Both LENSKART glasses is about 54 - 18 - 140 , Rectangle shape, Semi-rimless, lens Height about 34 ~ 37 mm adjustable nose pad.
2) Oakley is Crosslink MNP Asian Fit, 56-17-137, Rectangle shape, lens Height about 34 mm
3) Safety Glass , 58- 18 - 140, Rectangle shape, lens Height about 36mm, with adjustable nose pad. Look almost similar to Oakley Crosslink Pitch

All glasses with slight curvature.

 

[kpgworld]

It’s ok, one more qns, your safety glasses, is it done with PDS? If yes, you know what model is it? E.g. Jupiter, Venus, steada 2, steed.
Need to visualise abit haha.

No, it not PDS. It OZS Warrior 202, a Korea made Frame, with removable side shield.

 

[kpgworld]

Also additional info as below

) Both LENSKART glasses is about 54 - 18 - 140 , Rectangle shape, Semi-rimless, lens Height about 34 ~ 37 mm adjustable nose pad. Lenses- Rodenstock Pro Blue 1.6
2) Oakley is Crosslink MNP Asian Fit, 56-17-137, Rectangle shape, lens Height about 34 mm. Lenses - Varilux Phyiso Airware Blue Capture
3) Safety Glass (OZS Warrior 202), 58- 18 - 140, Rectangle shape, lens Height about 36mm, with adjustable nose pad. Look almost similar to Oakley Crosslink Pitch. Lenses - Varilux Phyiso Airware Blue Capture

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

I will try to give you my input tonight when I’m back. Really Busy day today.

Also additional info as below

) Both LENSKART glasses is about 54 - 18 - 140 , Rectangle shape, Semi-rimless, lens Height about 34 ~ 37 mm adjustable nose pad. Lenses- Rodenstock Pro Blue 1.6
2) Oakley is Crosslink MNP Asian Fit, 56-17-137, Rectangle shape, lens Height about 34 mm. Lenses - Varilux Phyiso Airware Blue Capture
3) Safety Glass (OZS Warrior 202), 58- 18 - 140, Rectangle shape, lens Height about 36mm, with adjustable nose pad. Look almost similar to Oakley Crosslink Pitch. Lenses - Varilux Phyiso Airware Blue Capture

 

[Seannie]

I will try to give you my input tonight when I’m back. Really Busy day today.

Wow. Good business!!

 

[Halo green]

The left side is higher as u can see. Is this normal ?

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Is it possible that your ears are not aligned? When you wear the frame, on the mirror, is it straight? Don’t judge by your eyebrows too.

The left side is higher as u can see. Is this normal ?

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

I will be answering in parts so bear with me.

Generally, polycarbonate lenses will produce poorer optical clarity as compared to the other indexes. However the expectations of clarity does vary from different subjects.

Am I right to say your lens kart currently is good for far, poor for near and for the Oakley and safety glasses,vice versa?

 

[kpgworld]

I will be answering in parts so bear with me.

Generally, polycarbonate lenses will produce poorer optical clarity as compared to the other indexes. However the expectations of clarity does vary from different subjects.

Am I right to say your lens kart currently is good for far, poor for near and for the Oakley and safety glasses,vice versa?

I would not said poor, but for LENSKART, all distance is sharp but have eye strain ( sometime cause watery eyes) when looking at the near or intermediate for long hours.
For oakley and Safety glass, not as sharp ( crisp) and look as far as LENSKART for far distance, but more comfortable for near and intermediate for long hours comparing to LENSKART.

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

For lenskart, is it better if you lift the glasses higher as compared to when you just leaving it at its original position?

I would not said poor, but for LENSKART, all distance is sharp but have eye strain ( sometime cause watery eyes) when looking at the near or intermediate for long hours.
For oakley and Safety glass, not as sharp ( crisp) and look as far as LENSKART for far distance, but more comfortable for near and intermediate for long hours comparing to LENSKART.

 

[kpgworld]

For lenskart, is it better if you lift the glasses higher as compared to when you just leaving it at its original position?

About the same.

Now the question is if I going to get another glasses for more optical clarity and comfortable viewing, which is a better choice as per below
1) Varilux X series ( not Airwear) or Varilux Physio ( not Airwear) is enough.
2) To opt for 1.5 or 1.6 index ?