I don’t think it is. If he said Luxottica brand are not so good quality, then why celebrities wear them? I don’t think all of their brand use plastic, only some cheaper brand like ray ban etc.
Great video I am an optician in San Antonio at Vision Plus and we do a lot of Kering. Every year we go to the Kering event in Houston at the Post oak hotel. I love Kering. Great product. We also provide Silhouette and Lindberg!
Interesting video Rob.... Having worked for Kering, Marcolin, Marchon, Derigo and Safilo (twice) I can honestly concur with the majority of your opinions... I've now moved back to MODO and ECO eyewear where I will stay until I'm too old to carry around large sample bags! Keep the videos coming mate they are very good and full of accurate information about the world of optics and in particular eyewear brands...
When I ordered my Cartier 0207 in August 2022, I was warned by the Optician that they would probably come from Italy where Kering is/was concentrating their spectacles production. But no, they are clearly stamped Made in France, which made me happy no end🤓
Im planning to get a Cartier frame soon. Do these frames come from all around the world? Do each of the frames have a stamp where theyre made from? I wanna make my purchase worth it
@@giane911 Optician here. Cartiers are made in France, Italy, and Japan depending on the model. And yes it will tell you which country it is made in on the inside of the arms. Let me know if you have any other questions or need suggestions.
Can you please make a “top 5 (frame style) frames” video? I really like your taste in eyewear and would love to hear what your favourite aviator eyeglasses are. Thanks!
Good question. The quality can actually refer to a few things - the age or make-up of the original acetate, the time put into the finishing and polishing and the embellishments. Better quality acetate tends to be heavier, actually, but better finished acetate tends to feel lighter and softer on the face. For lightweight acetate frames, it's super important that the material is pre-hardened and finished with metal-to-metal joints on the hinges otherwise it is likely to chip or crack. An example would be the Airlite frames from Anglo American Optical - compare them to the thin acetates from Oliver People's and I think they are superior for a slightly lower price.
As an optician i partly agree with you regarding luxottica… & yes Boss 1444 is a great eyewear as it always gets sold out the minute it enters my store..
Hi! Is there any aviator style model you can recommend? I have two rayban rb3025 but would love to check other brand... Thanks for all the knowledge you shared with us!
Hi, why don't you book a virtual consultation with us and we'll help you find the perfect pair. Visit... www.thespectaclefactory.com/v-contact -Haleemah
Wow . I Only have 2 pairs of Ray-Ban. I like them but have learned that there are so many really well made glasses . I was going to get pair of Maui Jim's but they are still at the bottom. 😢
I was wondering if you could make a separate video breaking down Tom Ford more. It has been a dream of mine to own this particular pare that I just absolutely loved the look on me. But with them being priced so high it has only been a dream of mine to own this pair of sunglasses. I would love to hear more on them so that I can make a better decision on them.
My wife’s two Tom Ford Rx eyewear has their “T” lining up perfectly. Maybe she just got lucky. Never been a fan of the brand myself and wouldn’t buy one, but it’s served her well.
Very interesting and learnt a lot, but I'm definitely a fan of independent eyewear brands. The J F Rey Odyssey 01 at the beginning looks a super cool frame! Very nice indeed! More please!
We filed a report to the European Union on this company as it clearly has a monopoly which is forbidden under EU law. Furthermore, the company he most wanted to buy was Maui Jim, and they told him to f*** off. So then he tried to buy the factory that made the Maui Jim frames in Italy and failed. Maui Jim of course are famous for their real glass sunglasses, rather than plastic. Eventually the EU will get around to breaking up his company, the sooner the better. He simply obtained the license to the brand and then destroys the quality of the glasses but maintains the price levels so for example Ray Bans that were worn by pilots years ago were the real deal. What you would buy now is way inferior. Not happy with that, he then starts to own all the retailers like Sunglasses Hut, for example.
Ah, I was a little confused by the reason to avoid. Thank you for clarifying. I bought a pair of Tom Ford prescription glasses ~8 years ago when my other pair broke and they’re so flimsy and never quite sat right. I won’t be buying another pair.
15:47 The only Tom Ford eyeglasses whose T on the temples line up are.... Made in Japan and made from titanium. I have 2 pairs of Tom Ford made on Japan and made from titanium frames whose T's line up. They are also extremely comfortable. On the other I bought a pair of Tom Ford black acetate glasses made in Italy.... And they are extremely uncomfortable to wear. One temple puts a lot of pressure on my ear that ends up giving me a headache. I have tried stretching them, I had tried to have them professionally stretched.... And the THICK acetate does not bend, or if it does is goes back to its original shape. I have worn them a handful of times due to how much they irritate, and hurt my ear. And yes, the T does not line up.
For my first two ever prescription glasses I got ray bans due to their popularity and both Frames broke within a year or two after that I decided to try another brand I picked up Tommy Hilfiger frames the cheapest so far and they have lasted me over 5 years and still look new
95% of me is: "I hate the loss of quality and originality that inevitably comes when a shareholder-focused megacorporation buys an artisinal maker". 5% of me is: "I'm in New York for f's sake, I should be able to try on more than 1/20th of IC! Berlin's catalog!". If the megacorps can help with distribution, that's definitely in the + column for me. (Thanks for the incredibly informative video...really this is Master's thesis right there.)
I’m very curious on your thoughts on Akoni eyewear. I have found the quality of their Balmain eyewear to be actually quite decent and the designs to be very unique, and it makes it better that they use pretty decent quality Japanese acetate and titanium and precious metals such as palladium, platinum, white gold, and yellow gold. I have no idea who their lens manufacturers are though, so I couldn’t speak too much on the lens technologies. I also think it’s a decent addition that they have decided to go green by using renewable resources not only from their acetate, but all the way down to their packaging. However that last part has nothing to do with the quality of their eyewear, but I would love to hear your thoughts. And if you genuinely think it is good or not don’t be afraid to speak your mind.
It’s interesting you said Tom Ford eye ware was trash because I bought a pair and ended up taking them back as they felt cheap and flimsy. I’m glad I made that decision.
@@thespectaclefactory i recently bought some beautiful Cartier green sunglasses with the C. I struggle to find the right size due to my big head and those came in 2 sizes, my size is 58, 19mm bridge 145 temple. The reason I’m telling you this is because I didn’t know I could get customised lenses and designs until I found your channel. I will be getting my customised Cartier glasses from yourselves. I’m really impressed by your channel and have learned a lot.
With Cartier (especially their rimless glasses), are the acetate models still worth the price? I know their buffalo and wood frames are unbelievable in terms of finish and quality, but are their acetate models (e.g. CT0287O) built to those lofty standards set by buffalo and wood models?
Glad you agree! So many people get them believing it makes them stylish - they are all SO basic it's crazy - just that 'T' means a lot to people for some reason
Dear Robert, please make more videos for women frames too . We are also your customers . Showing frames in videos helps a lot to make international order in case we can’t try it on .
I’ve had both aviator and wayfarer frames from Ray Ban… the aviator frame warped (had to get it fixed at the spectacle factory as rayban said they couldn’t do anything) and the wayfarer needed constant tightening…
Eu gosto do round e continuo usando Ray Ban. Infelizmente nasci e vivo no Brasil. As marcas europeias e feitas a mão não existem aqui e o custo de importação é alto. Uma boa armação custaria metade do meu salário anual. Então continuo indo de Ray Ban que custa quase um salário mas consigo pagar.
I bought my son the spy optical glasses, two pairs over 600 worth and the design of the hinge is horrible , my son had an accident where he fell asleep and the side came off which is normally a simple repair, just add a screw but they have some type of ball barring which if the sides come off the glasses becomes worthless even tried talking them to get repaired and was told I'm out of luck
@@thespectaclefactory Yes for Matsuda said retro frame quality just like smartlife tehnology of Zeiss in lenses for now and future . Hope you agree Titanium is metal of the future.
Thanks for the charts showing which mega Co owns each brand. Now I have to find a channel that will discuss the priorities that I (and many others) have in frame selection: 1. Comfort and fit (stays put during activity) 2. Durability in real world work 3. Warranty (just in case) 4. Unobtrusive style (ie, if Elton John would pick it up... It's off the list)
@@thespectaclefactory I wish that were so, but I've watched over 20 videos and the recommendations are always for "style" over other considerations. It's not a bad niche, but doesn't help me. I do pick up a tidbit of useful info along the way, and get a chuckle out of some of the things that people will actually pay for. 🙂 Some of us are stuck with insurance that only covers certain brands and only the most basic lenses and coatings. Trying to find the best within that small pool is the challenge.
Completely agree with you….that being said I have a $150 pair of Tom Ford which a SOO comfortable and a $600 pair of FaceAFace……which are just not comfortable. Just don’t reach for the FaceAFace even though they are well made and look very cool 👌🏼. Comfortable for 10 minutes and then it’s all downhill. How is one able to avoid this….especially after placing lenses. Maybe a future video / short 👍🏼
@@thespectaclefactory I’ll have to swing by. It’s at the nose bridge. Pads were digging in my nose when I got them. Then I adjusted them so they lay flush on my nose…….but still not comfortable. Maybe I should still to acetate 🤷🏽♀️
I know the different eyewear companies like Safilo, Luxottica, etc. That's why I like JMM frames, they make their own acetate frames in Japan. They're actually made out of organic cotton & wood I have the Molino 51/19, 265 of 350 in the color of Ocre. They match my complexion. OH, you forgot the company Kering who makes Cartier, Dunhill, Chloe & many more.
@@thespectaclefactory ok and who is Breed lol? Another newer brand I’m seeing places with titanium frames etc but there is zilch on TH-cam or the web about them other than their own page. Thanks
How about C Dior frames ? In particular one of their recent model, the CD Diamond S21, presented with a video hinting a high manufacturing quality : what is your opinion ?
I always buy new frame a year, but I always like slightly bigger frames now these days. My prescription is -6.5 , but I sense that bigger frame vision quality isn't that great. Is it that 1.74 plastic lenses has more distortion and maybe I should look at glass frame rather than plastic?
It's not the material, it's the lens design. What lens type are you wearing? Pretty sure with SmartLife or ClearView for example you would get great vision in a large frame
@The Spectacle Factory i got my glasses from oliver people. Not sure what is the brand but it was pretty expensive... my frame was like 600 and the lense was a little more
It is kind of funny to watch this channel's videos, because in my country, most of the lenses and frames he mentions are not even available, and luxottica actually has competitive pricing. It is kinda sad to see that any of the better options here are 3x more expansive than an expansive ray-ban (Which would be around 50% to 70% of a minimum wage)
Well, the current situation is a bit more complex. Not everything is bells and whistles when it comes to Safilo. The business scheme is almost the same as in Luxottica's case. Take for example Carrera. After Safilo purchased Carrera in 1996, the same year ALL production was moved to Henan, China. On the other hand, Persol was bought by Luxottica in 1995, but to this day, Persol sunglasses are handmade in its historic factory in Lauriano, Italy.
Hi Robert, my prescription is -7.75/ -7.00 every time when I have my glasses made, my eyes tend to shrink a lot with glasses. I am using the Zeiss lens and tend to stick with the Duravision Platinum coating. Would you say a 1.74 lens would have less of the shrinking effect compared to the 1.67 for my prescription? Also does the new Zeiss Clearview reduces this shrinking effect compared to the normal AS category? I appreciate for your help.
Yes, but in your prescription if you want the best result I would recommend 1.9 index glass. ClearView should reduce magnification slightly as they come out flatter
@@thespectaclefactory Thanks. I still would like to stick with the plastic type of lens. In that case, would there be a difference in the eye minimising between the normal AS, stock ClearView, Superb and Individual. I came across EnergiseMe, as I am a regular contacts wearer. However, are skeptical of the differences between itself and for example ClearView.
There definitely is a difference. The add boost for one! ClearView has no near vision improvement. EM does. Probably the minification would be equal with all 1.74 plastic options
Recently discovered the channel, great content! Quick question, have you had experience with brands from the Eschenbach company? Their titanium ones from titanflex and the acetate ones from Marc o’polo look really good, but it’s difficult to find reviews about eyewear companies
5:40 The spring hinge was not designed to fit a wider array of face shapes, it was designed to be able to take off glasses with one hand without breaking the frame. Facts.
I don't wear sunglasses but I saw a sunglasses from a TH-camr Matti Haapoja and it got me interested, it is BurBerry BE4291 matte black, I want to get it for the style and not the brand, is it worth it, any same carbon copy design but different brand and cheaper? Or similar frameless flat top minimalist design? And I also thought to get Terminator 1 Gargoyle ANSI Classic still selling, is it still possible to get new unused unit because they seem ended business last year, just so recently when I suddenly interested in sunglasses, hmmm. Also the flat top sunglasses from Hancock movie, that brand seem doesn't business anymore too, why? I like flat top sunglasses, so modern, urban and futuristic!
I've been watching your videos and i've learned a lot, thanks, maybe you can help me, I have a large head, which is why it is very difficult for me to find a pair of large optical glasses that have a clip-ons available to buy, most brands only have medium or small size glasses with clip ons, In your experience is there a brand I can look for? can you guide some of us with big heads that love clip ons? Thanks :)
This channel is without doubt the #1 go to place for eyeglass knowledge & information. Brilliant 👍
100% agree!
Thanks guys
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Absolutely.
I don’t think it is. If he said Luxottica brand are not so good quality, then why celebrities wear them? I don’t think all of their brand use plastic, only some cheaper brand like ray ban etc.
01:54 Safilo
02:46 Luxottica
07:00 Marchon
07:56 Kering
13:21 De Rigo
15:29 Marcolin
King
Great video I am an optician in San Antonio at Vision Plus and we do a lot of Kering. Every year we go to the Kering event in Houston at the Post oak hotel. I love Kering. Great product. We also provide Silhouette and Lindberg!
Interesting video Rob.... Having worked for Kering, Marcolin, Marchon, Derigo and Safilo (twice) I can honestly concur with the majority of your opinions... I've now moved back to MODO and ECO eyewear where I will stay until I'm too old to carry around large sample bags! Keep the videos coming mate they are very good and full of accurate information about the world of optics and in particular eyewear brands...
If you check my most recent video, I listed MODO as one of the most underrated brands! Nice choice
Is Derigo good ?
In every session I am learning something new. Thanks for presenting all the info about the glasses
My pleasure!
When I ordered my Cartier 0207 in August 2022, I was warned by the Optician that they would probably come from Italy where Kering is/was concentrating their spectacles production. But no, they are clearly stamped Made in France, which made me happy no end🤓
Annoying that they didn't know the country of origin! The Japan or France Cartier are the best
Im planning to get a Cartier frame soon. Do these frames come from all around the world? Do each of the frames have a stamp where theyre made from? I wanna make my purchase worth it
@@giane911 Optician here. Cartiers are made in France, Italy, and Japan depending on the model. And yes it will tell you which country it is made in on the inside of the arms. Let me know if you have any other questions or need suggestions.
Can you please make a “top 5 (frame style) frames” video? I really like your taste in eyewear and would love to hear what your favourite aviator eyeglasses are. Thanks!
Great idea! Will do
I am glad you are showing and talking about quality of some women frames.
I always try to include ladies styles when possible.
All 3 of my Tom Ford frames are aligned
I just purchased Tom Ford & Burberry at Costco, I love both of them. GenS doesn't change to much in the Las Vegas heat.
How interesting. One question for you. Regarding acetate, does quality also mean lighter or it is it more how they look and feel?
Good question. The quality can actually refer to a few things - the age or make-up of the original acetate, the time put into the finishing and polishing and the embellishments. Better quality acetate tends to be heavier, actually, but better finished acetate tends to feel lighter and softer on the face.
For lightweight acetate frames, it's super important that the material is pre-hardened and finished with metal-to-metal joints on the hinges otherwise it is likely to chip or crack. An example would be the Airlite frames from Anglo American Optical - compare them to the thin acetates from Oliver People's and I think they are superior for a slightly lower price.
As an optician i partly agree with you regarding luxottica… & yes Boss 1444 is a great eyewear as it always gets sold out the minute it enters my store..
Would you advice it for women? :)
Very clarifying video. Perfect for not choosing the wrong frames. What are your thoughts about Celine?
Hi! Is there any aviator style model you can recommend? I have two rayban rb3025 but would love to check other brand... Thanks for all the knowledge you shared with us!
Hi, why don't you book a virtual consultation with us and we'll help you find the perfect pair. Visit... www.thespectaclefactory.com/v-contact
-Haleemah
Wow . I Only have 2 pairs of Ray-Ban. I like them but have learned that there are so many really well made glasses . I was going to get pair of Maui Jim's but they are still at the bottom. 😢
I was wondering if you could make a separate video breaking down Tom Ford more. It has been a dream of mine to own this particular pare that I just absolutely loved the look on me. But with them being priced so high it has only been a dream of mine to own this pair of sunglasses. I would love to hear more on them so that I can make a better decision on them.
Hi. What color tints are you wearing? Is beautiful. I see blue with a red flash?
Grey Blue 40% Gradient + Ruby Flash
@@thespectaclefactory i love it!!
Thanks Vanessa!
Appreciate your exellent content!
Hope you have a video bout Charmant Eyewear, there is too little information about this brand.
Worked for both Luxottica and Now Safilo. Before I moved into this industry I didn’t know how they control so much market share 😊
My wife’s two Tom Ford Rx eyewear has their “T” lining up perfectly. Maybe she just got lucky. Never been a fan of the brand myself and wouldn’t buy one, but it’s served her well.
Great review man 👍🏻your videos really up to mark great
Glad you like them!
Very interesting and learnt a lot, but I'm definitely a fan of independent eyewear brands.
The J F Rey Odyssey 01 at the beginning looks a super cool frame! Very nice indeed! More please!
It is 😜 stay tuned!
Are Cutler and Gross frames manufactured by Marchon? I thought the latter just distributed the former's frames which they still manufacture themselves
Just distributed, not manufactured.
We filed a report to the European Union on this company as it clearly has a monopoly which is forbidden under EU law. Furthermore, the company he most wanted to buy was Maui Jim, and they told him to f*** off. So then he tried to buy the factory that made the Maui Jim frames in Italy and failed. Maui Jim of course are famous for their real glass sunglasses, rather than plastic. Eventually the EU will get around to breaking up his company, the sooner the better. He simply obtained the license to the brand and then destroys the quality of the glasses but maintains the price levels so for example Ray Bans that were worn by pilots years ago were the real deal. What you would buy now is way inferior. Not happy with that, he then starts to own all the retailers like Sunglasses Hut, for example.
Thanks for sharing! Exactly, Luxottica is a very problematic company
Ah, I was a little confused by the reason to avoid. Thank you for clarifying.
I bought a pair of Tom Ford prescription glasses ~8 years ago when my other pair broke and they’re so flimsy and never quite sat right. I won’t be buying another pair.
15:47 The only Tom Ford eyeglasses whose T on the temples line up are.... Made in Japan and made from titanium.
I have 2 pairs of Tom Ford made on Japan and made from titanium frames whose T's line up. They are also extremely comfortable.
On the other I bought a pair of Tom Ford black acetate glasses made in Italy.... And they are extremely uncomfortable to wear. One temple puts a lot of pressure on my ear that ends up giving me a headache. I have tried stretching them, I had tried to have them professionally stretched.... And the THICK acetate does not bend, or if it does is goes back to its original shape.
I have worn them a handful of times due to how much they irritate, and hurt my ear. And yes, the T does not line up.
thanks for your sharing. btw, I wan to know more about your purple lens that you are wearing.
Is it zeiss true purple gradient 35%/0? cheers
In this video, it's a custom lens we created - Grey/Blue 40-0% + Ruby Flash. We can recreate if for you if you like?
Can it be made with prescription and photofusion??
Besides, can it be customised to 25%/0, as I hope to use it both indoor and outdoor.
Many thanks
MontBlanc ... Please explains! Thank you.
Great content! Could you clarify the Boss vs Hugo brands. Thank you
Hugo is the diffusion line - generally made in China. Big difference in quality
Where do you class French makers such as Grossfilly, France, and companies like Dita (who make Thom Browne) and Akoni (Valentino and Balmain)?
Those Carolina Herrera 0080 frames are stunning!!
They are pretty nice!
This guy's personality is awesome 👌
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What about Menrad? I was wandering… here in Brazil it is a common brands manufacturer (e.g. Jaguar frames)
For my first two ever prescription glasses I got ray bans due to their popularity and both Frames broke within a year or two after that I decided to try another brand I picked up Tommy Hilfiger frames the cheapest so far and they have lasted me over 5 years and still look new
95% of me is: "I hate the loss of quality and originality that inevitably comes when a shareholder-focused megacorporation buys an artisinal maker".
5% of me is: "I'm in New York for f's sake, I should be able to try on more than 1/20th of IC! Berlin's catalog!".
If the megacorps can help with distribution, that's definitely in the + column for me.
(Thanks for the incredibly informative video...really this is Master's thesis right there.)
BP had it right, when Marcolin were distributing their product.
Great information. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Whats the entire model number for the Boss 1444 you highlighted? There seems to be many versions of that model. Thanks
1444/CS. We have them in stock if you're interested - email me via rob@thespectaclefactory.com
I’m very curious on your thoughts on Akoni eyewear. I have found the quality of their Balmain eyewear to be actually quite decent and the designs to be very unique, and it makes it better that they use pretty decent quality Japanese acetate and titanium and precious metals such as palladium, platinum, white gold, and yellow gold. I have no idea who their lens manufacturers are though, so I couldn’t speak too much on the lens technologies. I also think it’s a decent addition that they have decided to go green by using renewable resources not only from their acetate, but all the way down to their packaging. However that last part has nothing to do with the quality of their eyewear, but I would love to hear your thoughts. And if you genuinely think it is good or not don’t be afraid to speak your mind.
You think the boss 1444 is too bold or is it ok for casual use ?
What do you think about brands like charriol or grand monsieur?
Don't know them sorry but hopefully I will get to check them out soon
What are the orange arm glasses on the table ??
It’s interesting you said Tom Ford eye ware was trash because I bought a pair and ended up taking them back as they felt cheap and flimsy. I’m glad I made that decision.
Glad you agree! A lot of people can't tell
@@thespectaclefactory i recently bought some beautiful Cartier green sunglasses with the C. I struggle to find the right size due to my big head and those came in 2 sizes, my size is 58, 19mm bridge 145 temple. The reason I’m telling you this is because I didn’t know I could get customised lenses and designs until I found your channel. I will be getting my customised Cartier glasses from yourselves. I’m really impressed by your channel and have learned a lot.
Wondering why you have never mentioned Ic Berlin, was there an episode you talked about that brand?
What are your thoughts on Matsuda from Japan?
I really like them
Are YSL sunglasses any good?
What about Balmain? Any thoughts on their frames and quality?
How good are the Maui Jim's acetate?
Average. It's the lenses which makes them good. There's nothing special about the frames
@@thespectaclefactory just bought a MJO2217 😅 good thing it was for cheap
They aren't bad though!
With Cartier (especially their rimless glasses), are the acetate models still worth the price? I know their buffalo and wood frames are unbelievable in terms of finish and quality, but are their acetate models (e.g. CT0287O) built to those lofty standards set by buffalo and wood models?
Nah, I wouldn't buy a Cartier acetate frame. Barton Perreira, Robert la Roche and LA Eyeworks are all better for similar or less money.
@@thespectaclefactory i see, thank you
@@thespectaclefactory who makes frames for cartier
why u don’t have any chrome hearts frames?
GREAT content Robert 👍
Are you familiar with the Charriol Brand??
What's your honest opinion on them??
Sorry I don't know them but will definitely check them out
And people still thinks that Prada is a luxury brand on eyewear.
Exactly!
I ordered Gucci 10490. Did I choose right frame ?
Your take on Tom Ford 😂😂😂 I never liked them too. Great informative presentation as usual
Glad you agree! So many people get them believing it makes them stylish - they are all SO basic it's crazy - just that 'T' means a lot to people for some reason
@@thespectaclefactory 😂😂 yep, your explanation nails it on the head
Dear Robert, please make more videos for women frames too . We are also your customers . Showing frames in videos helps a lot to make international order in case we can’t try it on .
All my advice applies to ladies! And I've started trying on more ladies styles in recent videos
Very informative video, I was wondering if you knew who makes the Celine sunglasses?
Wow a very complete list of manufacters of the most popular brandy, but i don understand if Marcolin dont makes decents frames???
Excellent, informative content, mate. Who makes Porsche Design frames?
Thank you, and as of 2 months ago it's now De Rigo
What do you think about the brand Ørgreen? Any experience with glasses from them?
Very average IMO. Not bad but there is a lot better out there.
I Really Like Raybans Actually BUT only the Main Three. Aviator, Clubmaster, & Wayfarer.
I’ve had both aviator and wayfarer frames from Ray Ban… the aviator frame warped (had to get it fixed at the spectacle factory as rayban said they couldn’t do anything) and the wayfarer needed constant tightening…
Eu gosto do round e continuo usando Ray Ban. Infelizmente nasci e vivo no Brasil. As marcas europeias e feitas a mão não existem aqui e o custo de importação é alto. Uma boa armação custaria metade do meu salário anual. Então continuo indo de Ray Ban que custa quase um salário mas consigo pagar.
great video as always!
got a question from Canada here. Is Burberry Pearce good choice ? primarely quality wise.
I like their look and fit . Cheers
I bought my son the spy optical glasses, two pairs over 600 worth and the design of the hinge is horrible , my son had an accident where he fell asleep and the side came off which is normally a simple repair, just add a screw but they have some type of ball barring which if the sides come off the glasses becomes worthless even tried talking them to get repaired and was told I'm out of luck
I am loving this channel. Have you ever heard of Avio? I just bought the Avio 2302 and curious if they are quality.
What is your opinion about Thom Browne & Dita?
TB I like. I don't really like Dita.
Gucci Sunglasses are owned by Kering, but would you buy Gucci Sunglasses from glasses usa, or sunglass hut?
What do think of True Vintage Revival (TVR)?
Matsuda ( Japan ) and Blackfin ( Italy ) are excellent in titan frames 🤓👀👀😎
Matsuda yes, Blackfin, meh
@@thespectaclefactory Yes for Matsuda said retro frame quality just like smartlife tehnology of Zeiss in lenses for now and future . Hope you agree Titanium is metal of the future.
Usually, yes. Titanium is almost always better
Thanks for the charts showing which mega Co owns each brand. Now I have to find a channel that will discuss the priorities that I (and many others) have in frame selection:
1. Comfort and fit (stays put during activity)
2. Durability in real world work
3. Warranty (just in case)
4. Unobtrusive style (ie, if Elton John would pick it up... It's off the list)
I’d say this is definitely the channel for you then! 👓
@@emmavnn_ not really, nothing he has shown in any of his "best frame" videos addresses any of my criteria.
John, I talk about all of those things in almost every video. You just watched some certain videos and made that assumption.
@@thespectaclefactory I wish that were so, but I've watched over 20 videos and the recommendations are always for "style" over other considerations. It's not a bad niche, but doesn't help me. I do pick up a tidbit of useful info along the way, and get a chuckle out of some of the things that people will actually pay for. 🙂
Some of us are stuck with insurance that only covers certain brands and only the most basic lenses and coatings. Trying to find the best within that small pool is the challenge.
Completely agree with you….that being said I have a $150 pair of Tom Ford which a SOO comfortable and a $600 pair of FaceAFace……which are just not comfortable. Just don’t reach for the FaceAFace even though they are well made and look very cool 👌🏼. Comfortable for 10 minutes and then it’s all downhill. How is one able to avoid this….especially after placing lenses. Maybe a future video / short 👍🏼
Sounds like the fit of the Face a Face isn't right - have you asked your optician to adjust them?
@@thespectaclefactory I’ll have to swing by. It’s at the nose bridge. Pads were digging in my nose when I got them. Then I adjusted them so they lay flush on my nose…….but still not comfortable. Maybe I should still to acetate 🤷🏽♀️
What do you think about “chrome hearts” glasses
I love them!
@@thespectaclefactory good, great, amazing or legendary? Compared to Cartier?
Great vid but I’m confused on your position on Oliver people’s? Yes it’s luxottica but still good?
Hi Robert , what do you think about PAUL SMITH sunglasess .?
I know the different eyewear companies like Safilo, Luxottica, etc. That's why I like JMM frames, they make their own acetate frames in Japan. They're actually made out of organic cotton & wood I have the Molino 51/19, 265 of 350 in the color of Ocre. They match my complexion. OH, you forgot the company Kering who makes Cartier, Dunhill, Chloe & many more.
Where's the Jacques Marie Mage love? It'd be cool if you did a video on chunky acetate brands :)
I covered bold acetate it this video, though it was last year th-cam.com/video/kMjq6shAD8I/w-d-xo.html
Which one has more quality tom ford or ray-ban sunshades?
The problem is that I can't get the majority of the independent brands that you recommend. Greeting from México.
Sorry to hear that, but we do ship to Mexico all the time, so we'd love to help you
Who makes Louis Vuitton’s glasses and are they crap or ok? I didn’t see them listed under any of those companies.
Made be Thelios and they're pretty good but definitely not the best.
@@thespectaclefactory ok and who is Breed lol? Another newer brand I’m seeing places with titanium frames etc but there is zilch on TH-cam or the web about them other than their own page. Thanks
Why your facebook page is not working?
How about C Dior frames ? In particular one of their recent model, the CD Diamond S21, presented with a video hinting a high manufacturing quality : what is your opinion ?
I always buy new frame a year, but I always like slightly bigger frames now these days. My prescription is -6.5 , but I sense that bigger frame vision quality isn't that great. Is it that 1.74 plastic lenses has more distortion and maybe I should look at glass frame rather than plastic?
It's not the material, it's the lens design. What lens type are you wearing? Pretty sure with SmartLife or ClearView for example you would get great vision in a large frame
@The Spectacle Factory i got my glasses from oliver people. Not sure what is the brand but it was pretty expensive... my frame was like 600 and the lense was a little more
OP are probably the best Luxottica frame, but in future get Barton Perreira instead!
It is kind of funny to watch this channel's videos, because in my country, most of the lenses and frames he mentions are not even available, and luxottica actually has competitive pricing. It is kinda sad to see that any of the better options here are 3x more expansive than an expansive ray-ban (Which would be around 50% to 70% of a minimum wage)
Sir tell me the price of AMEYEWEAR
Well, the current situation is a bit more complex. Not everything is bells and whistles when it comes to Safilo. The business scheme is almost the same as in Luxottica's case. Take for example Carrera. After Safilo purchased Carrera in 1996, the same year ALL production was moved to Henan, China.
On the other hand, Persol was bought by Luxottica in 1995, but to this day, Persol sunglasses are handmade in its historic factory in Lauriano, Italy.
Awesome thank you! Could you please do a full video breaking down JMM? I think it would be a special one!
Can you make a video about warranty details per brand? 🎉
That's a great suggestion! we'll definitely consider it
Anyone know any website that sends just the frame? Sp i can the glass on my own for my eysight
We can provide you with the frames only, if you like
@@thespectaclefactory ship to USA? Atl Georgia? If so where can i order
I'm looking for an eyewear company of this quality in San Diego county.
Very informative, cheers!
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Hi Robert, my prescription is -7.75/ -7.00 every time when I have my glasses made, my eyes tend to shrink a lot with glasses. I am using the Zeiss lens and tend to stick with the Duravision Platinum coating.
Would you say a 1.74 lens would have less of the shrinking effect compared to the 1.67 for my prescription?
Also does the new Zeiss Clearview reduces this shrinking effect compared to the normal AS category?
I appreciate for your help.
Yes, but in your prescription if you want the best result I would recommend 1.9 index glass.
ClearView should reduce magnification slightly as they come out flatter
@@thespectaclefactory Thanks. I still would like to stick with the plastic type of lens. In that case, would there be a difference in the eye minimising between the normal AS, stock ClearView, Superb and Individual.
I came across EnergiseMe, as I am a regular contacts wearer. However, are skeptical of the differences between itself and for example ClearView.
There definitely is a difference. The add boost for one! ClearView has no near vision improvement. EM does. Probably the minification would be equal with all 1.74 plastic options
i’m trying to start a small eyewear business , what are good quality places i can get frames wholesale from?
lol good luck. the market is so saturated and consolidated, there's no point
Thoughts on Thelios brands?
I don't have enough experience with them yet to judge
What do you think of Jack Spade eyeglasses?
Recently discovered the channel, great content! Quick question, have you had experience with brands from the Eschenbach company? Their titanium ones from titanflex and the acetate ones from Marc o’polo look really good, but it’s difficult to find reviews about eyewear companies
Yeah, I don't rate them
Could you talk about four nines please?
I just bought a pair from lindberg, do they make their own frames? I hope im getting my money's worth.
They do, great quality
Hearing this cracking noise when you close the glasses says everything :D i love my ic!berlin glasses even more
5:40 The spring hinge was not designed to fit a wider array of face shapes, it was designed to be able to take off glasses with one hand without breaking the frame. Facts.
Maybe (I'm not sure), but the reason it is found in most cheaper frames is definitely because of that.
@@thespectaclefactory Safilo Elasta set the bar for spring hinge technology
What about Porsche Design?
They are made by historic German manufacturer Rodenstock
Now made by an Italian manufacturer called De Rigo S.p.A., who also make brands as Police, Chopard, Zadig & Voltaire, etc.
I don't wear sunglasses but I saw a sunglasses from a TH-camr Matti Haapoja and it got me interested, it is BurBerry BE4291 matte black, I want to get it for the style and not the brand, is it worth it, any same carbon copy design but different brand and cheaper? Or similar frameless flat top minimalist design? And I also thought to get Terminator 1 Gargoyle ANSI Classic still selling, is it still possible to get new unused unit because they seem ended business last year, just so recently when I suddenly interested in sunglasses, hmmm. Also the flat top sunglasses from Hancock movie, that brand seem doesn't business anymore too, why? I like flat top sunglasses, so modern, urban and futuristic!
I've been watching your videos and i've learned a lot, thanks, maybe you can help me, I have a large head, which is why it is very difficult for me to find a pair of large optical glasses that have a clip-ons available to buy, most brands only have medium or small size glasses with clip ons, In your experience is there a brand I can look for? can you guide some of us with big heads that love clip ons? Thanks :)
SNOB Milan - www.snobmilano.com/en/catalogo/opticals-clip-zeiss/targa-biolux-snv182rt/1807/
You can order them from us, if you like
Why you never talk about Dita?
Perhaps he had a personal rift with them.
Thoughts on Thelios??