You are so lucky to be able to dispense high quality eyewear. For close to forty years I have been dispensing mostly Luxottica level eyewear. The odd time someone brings in their own frames ,like some of the quality brands that you proudly display on your videos, and I have to remind myself to just be nonchalant and act like - Ho Hum , been there ,done that. I am a big fan of yours. Keep up the great work.
Thank you! I am lucky. But you can still have a big effect on people by helping them select the right style even at the Luxottica level! So keep up the good work yourself 😉 I appreciate your support 👍
OK so I personally love rating systems such as the one you've introduced today. For my whole life I have argued with anyone who cares to listen that absolutely everything can be objectively ranked - I mean you'll always have a degree of subjective bias but what the ranking system does is provide a framework that abstracts our subjective bias away from influencing the end result, thereby making the end result objectively more reliable and more meaningful. In this video for example if you'd have asked me for a total score for Barton Perreira from the off I would have expected higher than 7.6, but when you break it down into style / originality / craftsmanship / comfort / durability I would actually agree with every single one of your individual ratings and therefore 7.6 is actually a fair result. I am very much looking forward to seeing the other brands rated in upcoming videos and I suspect there'll be a fair few surprises, where you would expect X to be higher than Y but ends up actually scoring lower, or vice versa. It's like taking your tier list from last year and really taking it up to the next level. On a completely unrelated note, is it true that Zeiss are going to be releasing a new rose/pink coloured flash coating?
Hi Raymond, thank you and I agree that 7.6 seems low but I suspect will actually become a pretty good score - I'll try to be as objective as possible. I like to think I am most of the time as I'm quite a self-critical person. Zeiss first told me about a new rose-coloured AR coating which they were developing around 3 years ago, and I haven't heard anything since. I would definitely welcome it.
I've been wearing Barton Perreira Cassady for 8 years and I do have to say they are the best frames I've ever had. They fit like a glove and were perfect from the start - no adjustment was ever needed, and have held up very well despite me not being all that careful. They are by far the most comfortable frames I've ever had. I just bought some Etnia Barcelona and I wish I just stuck to Barton Perreira. No one seems able to get the adjustment right on the pair of Etnia and it affects my vision, not just comfort. I've also had Prodesign Denmark, which used to be made in Japan, and they were much better when they were made in Japan. I wish you showed women's frames as well.
Love the simplicity of the Ebbets. Those titanium arms look really comfortable to wear👍 I thought the BP brand would get a higher score as my BP Domino I own with chunky acetate in matte midnight is just amazing with clever styling and very original acetate colour IMO😎
They are superb! I also would have expected a higher score... it's going to be interesting to see how good 7.6 is within the grand context. I really can't see any brand getting higher than a 9 but let's find out
I don't own a pair, but having browsed a lot of their collection, I'd say they are definitely stylish - just not in the same way JF Rey or LA Eyeworks are. They do have some originality in the way they detail their classic designs, though, IMO. Take for example very basic styles like the Bogle - the faceting counts as original if you ask me.
@@thespectaclefactory I think it would have given about the same for originality and a 7 for style - though I wouldn't necessarily say being not-very-original is a bad thing because some people might consider a classic design to be preferable to an updated one.
@@thespectaclefactory Just gave it a bit of extra thought, perhaps originality could also factor in this consideration: If the style/design itself isn't "new", is there any style/design element to it that differentiates it from other brands? e.g. faceting/beveling, undersizing/oversizing, unusual materials/colours, or any other little tweak that gives it that bit of uniqueness.
This video was very helpful. What do you think about their model called the JAVELIN for 2024? I love the exact style of sunglasses. Is there a brand that is better with this same exact style of the Javelin?
Does BP have asian fit sunglasses specifically made for Asian market? Cuz I had seen a piece of BP Joe sunglasses from Korean store and it had "AF" logo at the temple. (although I'm not sure if it exactly means "asian fit")
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I need a name for our rating system! Any ideas???
What about...Spectameter?
Spectanalysis
You are so lucky to be able to dispense high quality eyewear.
For close to forty years I have been dispensing mostly Luxottica level eyewear.
The odd time someone brings in their own frames ,like some of the quality brands that you proudly display on your videos, and I have to remind myself to just be nonchalant and act like - Ho Hum , been there ,done that.
I am a big fan of yours. Keep up the great work.
Thank you! I am lucky. But you can still have a big effect on people by helping them select the right style even at the Luxottica level! So keep up the good work yourself 😉
I appreciate your support 👍
Channel is growing!!! Congratulations and keep up the amazing work
I really appreciate that!
OK so I personally love rating systems such as the one you've introduced today. For my whole life I have argued with anyone who cares to listen that absolutely everything can be objectively ranked - I mean you'll always have a degree of subjective bias but what the ranking system does is provide a framework that abstracts our subjective bias away from influencing the end result, thereby making the end result objectively more reliable and more meaningful. In this video for example if you'd have asked me for a total score for Barton Perreira from the off I would have expected higher than 7.6, but when you break it down into style / originality / craftsmanship / comfort / durability I would actually agree with every single one of your individual ratings and therefore 7.6 is actually a fair result. I am very much looking forward to seeing the other brands rated in upcoming videos and I suspect there'll be a fair few surprises, where you would expect X to be higher than Y but ends up actually scoring lower, or vice versa. It's like taking your tier list from last year and really taking it up to the next level.
On a completely unrelated note, is it true that Zeiss are going to be releasing a new rose/pink coloured flash coating?
Hi Raymond, thank you and I agree that 7.6 seems low but I suspect will actually become a pretty good score - I'll try to be as objective as possible. I like to think I am most of the time as I'm quite a self-critical person.
Zeiss first told me about a new rose-coloured AR coating which they were developing around 3 years ago, and I haven't heard anything since. I would definitely welcome it.
@@thespectaclefactory That's interesting that it is AR rather than flash, but either way doesn't sound like anything is coming soon 😂 thanks
I'm ITK about some products but not others, so they could surprise us both!
I've been wearing Barton Perreira Cassady for 8 years and I do have to say they are the best frames I've ever had. They fit like a glove and were perfect from the start - no adjustment was ever needed, and have held up very well despite me not being all that careful. They are by far the most comfortable frames I've ever had. I just bought some Etnia Barcelona and I wish I just stuck to Barton Perreira. No one seems able to get the adjustment right on the pair of Etnia and it affects my vision, not just comfort. I've also had Prodesign Denmark, which used to be made in Japan, and they were much better when they were made in Japan. I wish you showed women's frames as well.
Love the simplicity of the Ebbets. Those titanium arms look really comfortable to wear👍
I thought the BP brand would get a higher score as my BP Domino I own with chunky acetate in matte midnight is just amazing with clever styling and very original acetate colour IMO😎
They are superb! I also would have expected a higher score... it's going to be interesting to see how good 7.6 is within the grand context. I really can't see any brand getting higher than a 9 but let's find out
I don't own a pair, but having browsed a lot of their collection, I'd say they are definitely stylish - just not in the same way JF Rey or LA Eyeworks are. They do have some originality in the way they detail their classic designs, though, IMO. Take for example very basic styles like the Bogle - the faceting counts as original if you ask me.
Would you have given them a higher score for style and originality?
@@thespectaclefactory I think it would have given about the same for originality and a 7 for style - though I wouldn't necessarily say being not-very-original is a bad thing because some people might consider a classic design to be preferable to an updated one.
@@thespectaclefactory Just gave it a bit of extra thought, perhaps originality could also factor in this consideration:
If the style/design itself isn't "new", is there any style/design element to it that differentiates it from other brands? e.g. faceting/beveling, undersizing/oversizing, unusual materials/colours, or any other little tweak that gives it that bit of uniqueness.
You might mention lens material/ brand as well and your evaluation of same.
Love the idea of a ranking system! My only idea for a name is terribly simplistic .. SF score. I apologise in advance 😂
I like it!
@@thespectaclefactory or just SF - Spectacle Factor(y) 😅
My idea of a name is "The Spectacle 5 Ranking"
I really like those dark red glasses on you there very classy for men.
Spectometer
Spexcore
Spectrum Score
Framescore
FrameIT Score
FramEX Rate
FrameGrade
Frame-Rated
Spex-Rated
Specs-Rated
TSF score / Grade
FrameNet Score
TSF Frame Rate
This video was very helpful. What do you think about their model called the JAVELIN for 2024? I love the exact style of sunglasses. Is there a brand that is better with this same exact style of the Javelin?
Clearview or smartlife is better for daily use?
SmartLife in my opinion. Would love to make a pair for you!
Im in Vietnam how to ship and measure? Smartlife individual must measure by visufit 1000 or can measure another machine?
In terms of craftsmanship, I would give a 10 to Matsuda, Cartier, Luca de stael , and Jacques Marie Mage.
Masunaga and Akoni could be a 10 well.
Maui jim serengeti vs BP? In terms of frame and lense
Have you had any experience with the blackfin brand?
Yeah, I used to think they're very average but to be fair they have improved a lot recently
I love these sunglasses, could you get them in prescription?
Yes! 💯 we could make them for you! - email us hello@thespectaclefactory.com
Is it possible to put a link to these?
Hi! Any model you want just email me - rob@thespectaclefactory.com and I'll set up a custom order for you with the perfect matching lenses.
@@thespectaclefactory
I live in the USA, is that okay?
💯, most of our customers are in the US
Spec Factor
I like that!
Does BP have asian fit sunglasses specifically made for Asian market? Cuz I had seen a piece of BP Joe sunglasses from Korean store and it had "AF" logo at the temple. (although I'm not sure if it exactly means "asian fit")
Can you do a video on Warby Parker pls
Discovered this glasses maker called Ahlem. Have u heard of them? If so, what do you think of the quality?
Yes, they are top, top quality
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