The Spectacles Thread.

[sashaBEAR]

gratz on your new pair... but your degree look quite high too

What is the brand of the frame???

Brand..?
Er, i don't know.

Nice geeky frame.. is it your degree is high that's why you didnt see properly to decide on this frame? Sometimes geeky spec's len shape too round, end up look abit plump on the face..

Sucks not being able to check thoroughly if it looked good on oneself before buying.

 

[slashGNR]

May i know which progressive lens you are using for the Zeiss? Top E or Brevis (GT2)

Was I overcharged?...

 

[iNETeVO]

Hmmm....

In fact Seiko 1.67 can be under $100!

 

[leongheng70]

recommend transition lens and frame

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a shop that i can go to to make these ?
cos i have make inquiry, and all abt $600 and above,and i got a budget of 500 only.

my degrees is around 550 per eye...

brand of spec not important, but must be light, and durable...lens hopefully can between 1.65 - 1.67

if have can just email me can at leongheng70@hotmail.com cos i seldom comes here.

much appreciated.

 

[evokiller]

Yo, looking to make a pair of oakley prescription specs leh before sch starts.

Went to queensway that shop a few days ago, saw a frame I liked, was quote $180 for hoya 1.67 lens, 500-600 deg w/ astig. can buy anot?

Or is there any cheaper and reliable (value more important rather than just simply cheap for me) shop that I can go to?

P.S. What's oakley warranty like? Where to go for repair? ps i sibei noob with oakley =/

 

[whatme]

Brand..?
Er, i don't know.



Sucks not being able to check thoroughly if it looked good on oneself before buying.

You can find out the brand on the side of the leg of the frame, usually it is at there. You didnt try the spectacle being making your lens into it?


Usually Transition lens with degree around 550, even with the high index, the lens actually still thick right? i remember that Transition cannot make with high degree.. not sure about this..

 

[iNETeVO]

You can find out the brand on the side of the leg of the frame, usually it is at there. You didnt try the spectacle being making your lens into it?


Usually Transition lens with degree around 550, even with the high index, the lens actually still thick right? i remember that Transition cannot make with high degree.. not sure about this..

I read Seiko website... they have 1.67 and also 1.74 transitions.
so its possible...

 

[aldric12]

Was I overcharged?...

It's ok but quite dangerous doing 1.5 index on rimless

 

[sashaBEAR]

You can find out the brand on the side of the leg of the frame, usually it is at there. You didnt try the spectacle being making your lens into it?


Usually Transition lens with degree around 550, even with the high index, the lens actually still thick right? i remember that Transition cannot make with high degree.. not sure about this..

The brand is "Galaxy"
I tried it but it looked nice then.

 

[cowculator]

I would not recommend transitions or any photochromatic lens no matter your RX. But then again, that is a personal choice that some people find it convenient.

 

[aldric12]

The brand is "Galaxy"
I tried it but it looked nice then.

Galaxy + 1.67 normal lens @ $200

 

[slashGNR]

It's ok but quite dangerous doing 1.5 index on rimless

Like I mentioned earlier, I'm a "part-timer" when comes to specs, not really into the details...will take note next time, thanks..

 

[whatme]

Why must it be Seiko? lol.. anyway.. i checked already.. got 1.67 and 1.74 the price is very expensive, the price for 1.67 index which if your degree not over 8.00, will cost 300..

Hey~ slashGNR, you mean you work part time in a optical store?

 

[sashaBEAR]

Galaxy + 1.67 normal lens @ $200

what about it?

 

[slashGNR]

...
Hey~ slashGNR, you mean you work part time in a optical store?

"Part-timer" as in I seldom wear specs and not really familiar about the details about spec...but should be more frequent now...

 

[guitarcade]

Hey, i bring in Oliver Peoples once in a while. I have this extra piece for sale
Be warned, Very versatile shape and u might just fall in love!

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?p=46909636#post46909636

 

[ongaku19]

I just made a new pair of glasses at Kwong Shin Bras Basah.
They quoted me $200 for a pair of Hoya 1.67.
Yours seems like a better deal.

Anyone knows how we can tell the authenticity of Hoya lens?

Switching to Hoya for the first time. Hope they are just as good or even better than Nikon and Essilor.

Yo, looking to make a pair of oakley prescription specs leh before sch starts.

Went to queensway that shop a few days ago, saw a frame I liked, was quote $180 for hoya 1.67 lens, 500-600 deg w/ astig. can buy anot?

Or is there any cheaper and reliable (value more important rather than just simply cheap for me) shop that I can go to?

P.S. What's oakley warranty like? Where to go for repair? ps i sibei noob with oakley =/

 

[evokiller]

I just made a new pair of glasses at Kwong Shin Bras Basah.
They quoted me $200 for a pair of Hoya 1.67.
Yours seems like a better deal.

Anyone knows how we can tell the authenticity of Hoya lens?

Switching to Hoya for the first time. Hope they are just as good or even better than Nikon and Essilor.

Oo I see, but I heard the service there is nice =)

Anyway, I'm thinking of going to JB (Jusco and City Sq) this weekend. Read the thread a few pages back about oakleys being cheaper there and having 1 year international warranty? Means I can bring to larrikin in SG to service it ar? Do I need to pay? Btw, which shop was it in Jusco?

Lastly, I hope to get some lens recommendation. My last pair was horrible. The side curved so much until it gets giddy after a while. Making 1.67 one (degree 500-600) so hopefully it's value for money and yet light. Any preferences? Seiko, hoya, essilor, nikon? Which is cheap and good hehe?

 

[iNETeVO]

Why must it be Seiko? lol.. anyway.. i checked already.. got 1.67 and 1.74 the price is very expensive, the price for 1.67 index which if your degree not over 8.00, will cost 300..

Hey~ slashGNR, you mean you work part time in a optical store?

The eyewear industry in Singapore... have prices that are extremely far apart...

I believe the original price for lens is very cheap and is marked up by stores for earning and survival.... especially stores with lots of workers and in areas with high rental.

eg. 1.67 lens.. I can get it under $100 and I also can get it above $300...
different store different price... and the difference can be more than $200!

 

[iNETeVO]

I just made a new pair of glasses at Kwong Shin Bras Basah.
They quoted me $200 for a pair of Hoya 1.67.
Yours seems like a better deal.

Anyone knows how we can tell the authenticity of Hoya lens?

Switching to Hoya for the first time. Hope they are just as good or even better than Nikon and Essilor.

For lens brand I think its safer to stick to those that you have tried and feel that it is good for u... because it is very personal.
e.g. Some opticians advice going against certain brand but I tried that brand before and it works well for me. Some opticians recommended some good brand but turned out that I throw away that spec...
it's the same for almost every other thing besides eyewear... its always safer to continue with brands that you tried and find it good.