The Spectacles Thread.

[xiaokaka]

Nowadays for rimless spectacle frame there are usually two kind of fitting, one is screw and nut, the other is some kind of plastic snap on. So does anyone know which fitting is better? Pros and Cons?

i believe u are talking about screw mounting and washer mounting.

screw mounting are used by most brandes. its the most basic design and some classy brands like cartier have special decorated screws to improve the "looks"

easy to crack lenses when screwed too tightly, every few months it will loosen.

washers generally fits better with little or no movement to the lenses. no extra pressure on the lenses which might crack it. diffucult to gets loose but still does in 1-2 years.


but if u get a top quality frame, chances are the screws designs are better than average washer mounting frames.

 

[xiaokaka]

scotts square Optics Munich have quite a range of german and europe frames to choose from.. and i heard they have carl zeiss exclusive tailor made lens. i-scription or something..

pretty high end stuff

 

[DouBleB]

Anyone uses Crizal lens and the coating layer is peeling out? or does warranty covers peeling off of coating layer since it says scratch resistent?

 

[Boltstorm]

hey guys, any recommended optician who carry more fashionable frames? does not need to be branded as long as decent quality.
I'm looking for plastic frames similar to this : PO2996V - 108 - Light havana - Acetate - All Styles Collection - Persol Eyewear - USA

btw can we find persol prescription glasses in sg?

 

[Wryer]

Any recommendations for a frame that fits the below:

1) Wide and high angular
2) Thick matt black. No shiny plastic.
3) No fanciful side designs

The closest I could find was a Levelnine at Paris Miki. But sides are some punkish design.

Appreciate some help!

 

[Nakedtoes]

I have also been wearing Tag Reflex for many years. Light and comfortable. Made my older oakley weighs like an elephant. Very relutant to move away from the Tag because of the weight. However, the new range of Tag has a new nosepad design, which gives me a headache after a full day of wearing.

Just made a pair of byWP (sort of a sister brand to IC Berlin). It is almost lighter than the Tag reflex! After a few trip back to the shop to fine adjust the temple and change the nosepad, it nows fit like a charm.

Frame itself about $300+.

where u make yr spec..?

 

[RazerDA]

guys, whats the cheapest price range for transistion lens?

also, for sunglasses with index, normally how much does the lens cost?

 

[lovehikki]

Hi!

Just got a pair of glasses yesterday with Hoya Nulux 1.60 EYAS prescription lens with SFT coating from a shop at Bras Basah Complex and the lens itself costed S$350.
Didn't realize that there was a scratch on one of the lens as it looks just like a speck of dust until I started cleaning the specs.

Is the lens supposed to be scratched so easily?
Is there any warranty for the lens?
If not, what are the available options that I can take?

Thanks!

 

[xiaokaka]

All major branded lenses have at least 1 year warrenty against any manufacturing defects like warp, coating peel, colouring peel.

But not coating peel due to scratches or scratches of any sort.

 

[xiaokaka]

guys, whats the cheapest price range for transistion lens?

also, for sunglasses with index, normally how much does the lens cost?

Cheapest could be around $180~ but it's normal brands...

Means clarity, plastic quality, age-ing durability, coating durabality, scratch resistant is much lower.

Basic good transistions are Crizal and hoya costing $228/pr 1.5 index.

Sunglass tinted basic lens coust about $120-$160.

if your sunglass is too curved or your power is too high, the price jumps very high

 

[xiaokaka]

Hi!

Just got a pair of glasses yesterday with Hoya Nulux 1.60 EYAS prescription lens with SFT coating from a shop at Bras Basah Complex and the lens itself costed S$350.
Didn't realize that there was a scratch on one of the lens as it looks just like a speck of dust until I started cleaning the specs.

Is the lens supposed to be scratched so easily?
Is there any warranty for the lens?
If not, what are the available options that I can take?

Thanks!

Quick send back to the shop and tell them that.

They should be able to contact Hoya to replace your lens.

Should be. Really depends on how they pursuade the Hoya guys.

 

[RazerDA]

Cheapest could be around $180~ but it's normal brands...

Means clarity, plastic quality, age-ing durability, coating durabality, scratch resistant is much lower.

Basic good transistions are Crizal and hoya costing $228/pr 1.5 index.

Sunglass tinted basic lens coust about $120-$160.

if your sunglass is too curved or your power is too high, the price jumps very high

yes...my index is 500 500..that makes every lens i made very ex...

Btw, is Nikkon lens good?

and where can i get the cheapest 1.74 Lens? any shops to recommend?

 

[SnowBloweR]

anybody knows where in singapore i can find tom ford eyewear for prescription purposes?

 

[shift3r]

tom ford i think places like paris miki or kwon shin have them.

 

[jonleelk]

where u make yr spec..?

Queensway Seng Li.

 

[packets]

hi guys, its my first time making a spectacles. would only wear them doing certain things ( etc, in lecture hall or driving)

so kinda blur about all the lens types. one shop quoted me $90 for lens that are more durable with multi-coating/prevention against uv ray

is it reasonably priced? or are those features redundant?

 

[etil_etanoat]

i believe u are talking about screw mounting and washer mounting.

screw mounting are used by most brandes. its the most basic design and some classy brands like cartier have special decorated screws to improve the "looks"

easy to crack lenses when screwed too tightly, every few months it will loosen.

washers generally fits better with little or no movement to the lenses. no extra pressure on the lenses which might crack it. diffucult to gets loose but still does in 1-2 years.


but if u get a top quality frame, chances are the screws designs are better than average washer mounting frames.

I thought if the mounting is screw and nut, there is a rubber layer to prevent the lens from cracking? Anyhow, I think you are right, if excessive power is used to screw the nut, there is a risk of the lens being crack as well. I would prefer my spectacle fitting is washer because of the neat look, unfortunately the frame that I like uses screw and nut.

 

[etil_etanoat]

I have also been wearing Tag Reflex for many years. Light and comfortable. Made my older oakley weighs like an elephant. Very relutant to move away from the Tag because of the weight. However, the new range of Tag has a new nosepad design, which gives me a headache after a full day of wearing.

Just made a pair of byWP (sort of a sister brand to IC Berlin). It is almost lighter than the Tag reflex! After a few trip back to the shop to fine adjust the temple and change the nosepad, it nows fit like a charm.

Frame itself about $300+.

Have to agree that Tag made some great spectacles. Just switched to a Tag C-Flex myself and it is really light. Sometimes I will accidentally push the spectacle too much as my hand is so used to the previous spectacle weight, if you know what I mean. I found the nose pad is quite OK and comfortable. Can you help to elaborate what is the new design?

 

[Nakedtoes]

Queensway Seng Li.

thanks.. i quite frequent there... many chio bus inside one

 

[RazerDA]

guys, is crizal 1.74 lens at $320 expensive?

not sure which series though.