The Spectacles Thread.

[thegardens3b]

Hi all, I'm relocating overseas soon and need a new pair of specs(use my current pair as backup). Was wondering what brand I could get for about $200-$250. I want those nondescript, full metal frames(or frameless also can), that are pretty hardy.
maybe something like this:

My last two spectacles were bought at Thomson Plaza, both were by this brand "Police" and are pretty hardy (at least the first one was), the second one, the paint flaked off from the frame...sigh.

Wondering what brands I could get for that price range. I dont need fancy lenses, just the normal kind will do. Also, which shops would give me a good deal?

Thanks in advance!

which shop you went?

 

[unclebutcher]

which shop you went?

first contact lens and spectacles i think.

 

[Passionate87]

Carl Zeiss is pretty good. Enjoy your lenses!

Any better ones? or what different coating do you know?

 

[DaRkXiDe]

Any better ones? or what different coating do you know?

There is plenty out in the market. TBH I think that it's really hard to determine which coating is better.

Crizal - Essilor
Lotutec - Carl Zeiss
SFT - Hoya
Neva - BBGR
Clean n Clear coat - Kodak

Of course there are more but some of the coating names I don't really know. But generally, these coating comes with similar feature and it's really up to the consumer to decide which coating is better. F

 

[SnowBloweR]

Super good deal, high chance that either frame is off 2nd quality or lenses are of lower range.

But its still a good deal if its of 2nd quality?
Lenses are 1.67
If i get the 1.7 lens, it will cost about $320 hi index crizal lens.

That being said, which brand of lens is better?
Crizal's marketing seems to be very well done.

 

[DaRkXiDe]

But its still a good deal if its of 2nd quality?
Lenses are 1.67
If i get the 1.7 lens, it will cost about $320 hi index crizal lens.

That being said, which brand of lens is better?
Crizal's marketing seems to be very well done.

Wow thats really cheap. WAY below RRP. IMO better lenses are lens that have the special coating that normal lenses do not have.

 

[kni9ht51o]

Anyone know what brand these spectacles are? Thanks.

 

[Passionate87]

Appreciated, tks!

The shop has their pricing and was told CZ coating was the 'best one' compared to the rest.

Afterall, i think just be happy with purchase.. the differences maybe so insignificant that you wont realise.

There is plenty out in the market. TBH I think that it's really hard to determine which coating is better.

Crizal - Essilor
Lotutec - Carl Zeiss
SFT - Hoya
Neva - BBGR
Clean n Clear coat - Kodak

Of course there are more but some of the coating names I don't really know. But generally, these coating comes with similar feature and it's really up to the consumer to decide which coating is better. F

 

[thegardens3b]

Yup good deal nevertheless. 1.67 is one of the lowest few available.

 

[m3owie]

hey guys. i saw rayban spectacle frames at universal optical. model is rb 5205a. but i cant seem to find it in the rayban website. does this mean it's fake?

 

[120602]

Just to check, is it cheaper to get a frame in JB instead of Singapore? Is there a risk of getting an imitation? I'm looking at those Japanese band frames. Tia!!

 

[unclebutcher]

Hi all, I'm relocating overseas soon and need a new pair of specs(use my current pair as backup). Was wondering what brand I could get for about $200-$250. I want those nondescript, full metal frames(or frameless also can), that are pretty hardy.
maybe something like this:

My last two spectacles were bought at Thomson Plaza, both were by this brand "Police" and are pretty hardy (at least the first one was), the second one, the paint flaked off from the frame...sigh.

Wondering what brands I could get for that price range. I dont need fancy lenses, just the normal kind will do. Also, which shops would give me a good deal?

Thanks in advance!

Anyone can answer? Thanks

 

[oracleplus]

paris miki is expensive, but i find the service worth it

 

[SnowBloweR]

Wow thats really cheap. WAY below RRP. IMO better lenses are lens that have the special coating that normal lenses do not have.

I was advised by one of the shops that hoya will be better
Since there are so many different standard within each brand of lens.
Can anybody give a breakdown by the top 5 brands (Esillor, seiko, zeiss, crizal, hoya?) on a decent lens standard within the brand?

 

[DaRkXiDe]

I was advised by one of the shops that hoya will be better
Since there are so many different standard within each brand of lens.
Can anybody give a breakdown by the top 5 brands (Esillor, seiko, zeiss, crizal, hoya?) on a decent lens standard within the brand?

What do you mean by different standard within each brand of lens? If you are getting Hoya, get their SFT coated lens. Heard its pretty good.

 

[DaRkXiDe]

Anyone can answer? Thanks

Some brands you can consider are Levis, Zio, Braun Buffel, Emporio Armani. Of course there are plenty more just look around!

 

[120602]

Just to check, is it cheaper to get a frame in JB instead of Singapore? Is there a risk of getting an imitation? I'm looking at those Japanese band frames. Tia!!

Any comments on this?

 

[DaRkXiDe]

Any comments on this?

Hmm. Most likely frames from malaysia would be cheaper. I know Ic! Berlin is cheaper there then in Singapore. Get from reputable shops in malaysia if you're afraid of getting counterfeit. Do some research!

 

[blackslayer]

Hi all,
Thinking of getting a rayban wayfarer prescription glass, is it suitable for men wear? and what the local pricing for wayfarer? thinking of asking my colleague in US to buy the frame there if it cheaper over there and make the lens here, is it possible?

i am wearing one now. it is good quality and hand made in italy. it costs me 200 and i change it to clear coated lens foc and i also have the rayban glass lens with me

 

[blackslayer]

Just got this.