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[JhnBssll]

They're nice Jowwy, any idea what model they are?

I popped the frame components in the ultrasonic cleaner earlier for 10 mins and they have come out sparkling so no need for a polish

This saves some time, but does rather shorten the project... I've got new rubbers fitted and the new lenses in already, just awaiting the nosebridge flex couplers and joining pins which should be with me in the next day or two 😊

 

[bruce1530]

Usually Bolle for me. Not the specialist "cycling" ones, available from your favourite retailer for a 3 figure sum. I use the Screwfix version - about a tenner - available in smoke or clear. Think I prefer the standard "Silium" to the "Silium+"

 

[jowwy]

They're nice Jowwy, any idea what model they are?

I popped the frame components in the ultrasonic cleaner earlier for 10 mins and they have come out sparkling so no need for a polish

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This saves some time, but does rather shorten the project... I've got new rubbers fitted and the new lenses in already, just awaiting the nosebridge flex couplers and joining pins which should be with me in the next day or two 😊

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Sutro prizm……with the red lenses

https://www.oakley.com/en-gb/produc...VZfbVCh2RAA6UEAsYByABEgJN3_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[JhnBssll]

I finished rebuilding the polished Juliet's a week or two ago, they've come out rather nicely...

I've also been to the optician recently after starting to get headaches after looking at computer screens all day for work - seems old age is creeping up on me and I now need a very minor prescription - I guess it was inevitable

Anyway, I decided to investigate the option of getting some Oakleys reglazed with prescription lenses and have just sent this rather pretty X-metal XX TiO2 frame off for this purpose 😊 It'll be nice to be able to see properly again I'm getting clear to grey XTRActive transitions lenses put in so I'll be able to use them outside as well

In prep for displaying them all in the office I've started hoarding old vintage Oakley display items when they pop up for a reasonable price... This is what I've got so far

 

[MrGrumpy]

No pictures but I’ve got three pairs of sunnies for out of work . A pair of RayBan Blue Tortoise shell Wayfarers which are now about 30yr old . A pair of RayBan Aviators , fairly recent purchase and finally a pair of chokelys jawbreakers. Hard to tell the difference between the real and these copies . Lens are superb imo however I do look after them.

Work eyewear or Bolle safety specs. Albeit I need to sort out prescription ones , work pay for them

 

[JhnBssll]

I finally got my prescription Oakleys back today, it didnt go as smoothly as hoped unfortunately I initially got them back about a month ago but quickly realised I couldn't focus through the center of the left lens. I tried to get used to them for a week or two until finally showing MrsBssll and realising the lens was deformed in the middle I wish I'd shown her earlier So off they went again to the Optician to have the lens remade...

I received a phone call on Thursday last week from the optician but instead of giving me a date for returning them they began apologising profusely as they'd somehow lost one of the nose rubbers This wouldn't normally be a big deal, but when you're talking about glasses sold in 1997 for which the rubbers were discontinued over a decade ago it becomes a problem Anyway, she explained that as an Oakley dealer she is aware the rubber is basically irreplaceable and that they would continue to hunt for it and call me back the next day.

Friday came and my phone rang. They couldn't find it and couldn't source a replacement. The glasses were otherwise ready and would be dispatched that day, minus the nose rubber. I'd also receive a full refund for the prescription lenses(!). Within half an hour I'd gotten confirmation of the refund, received an email from DPD with the delivery set for Saturday and found and ordered a set of nose rubbers for sale in Japan Including postage they'll be costing me £34 which is pretty reasonable considering its now the total price I've paid for the prescription lenses

The long and the short of it is I'm really pleased with them and hopefully will get the new nose rubber soon. I was impressed with the Optician and would use them again despite the hassle, they genuinely seemed gutted about it and immediately offered the full refund without any prompting. Good end result and worth the wait.

Of course I look ridiculous wearing them, but that was always going to be the case

 

[JhnBssll]

My collection of X-Metal's continues to grow I keep finding them at good prices in poor condition and of course have to buy them and fix them up It wouldn't be humane to leave them in suffering... The latest pair I've refurbished have the carbon frame (it's still titanium, but the colour is called 'carbon') and I've just fitted Ruby Iridium lenses and red rubbers. They've come out rather well 😊

I've started rotating which pair I leave in the car so they're all getting worn - that way I don't have to feel too guilty about them sitting in a drawer MrsBssll is still convinced they're an investment so there don't seem to be many barriers to further pairs joining the collection in future If we have kids I might have to rethink my spending habits 😄

 

[simongt]

For cycling, I use £5 safety glasses of appropriate lens colour. For posing, £5 'Rayban' aviators form the local market or Aldi; aviators being a classic style that has never really gone out of fashion - !
My logic with inexpensive specs being that if they get lost / broken or eventually too scratched to use, £5 is hardly a dent in the wallet.

 

[Tenkaykev]

I’ve just remembered that I purchased some prescription Oakleys back in the ‘80’s , still at the back of the drawer.
I think they are “ M Frames “?

EDIT: early 90’s

 

[Sallar55]

My favourite cycling glasses are AZR, don't know you are wearing them. Last pair was from an optician in a massive leclerc hypermarche.They heat them up for a perfect fit.

 

[JhnBssll]

I've been snapping up original Eye Jackets from the early 90's recently - managed to get my hands on enough bits to rebuild 5 nice pairs 😄 The latest I've built are Cobalt Blue frames with positive red iridium lenses which I had to mark and cut to size from another pair as they're not available new anymore

The others I've recently picked up and repaired are a moss green frame, a black gold frame, a cheetah frame and a tortoise frame, all with gold iridium lenses 😊

MrsBssll has got her eyes on the tortoise and cheetah pairs, I'm going to have to watch her carefully I think...

 

[cougie uk]

I’ve just remembered that I purchased some prescription Oakleys back in the ‘80’s , still at the back of the drawer.
I think they are “ M Frames “?

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EDIT: early 90’s

Not m frames. Look like the eye jackets to me. I had a pair but the frame broke and Oakley replaced it for me. I think I sold them on.

 

[JhnBssll]

I decided I best invest in a display case a while back and my collection has rather grown in to it I've got about 40 pairs now I keep telling myself its an investment but in reality the money would be better off in the bank even at todays interest. Still, you only live once and you cant take it with you

I have worn every pair, and quite enjoying matching them to my outfits in summer, to the extent that I now care far more about my choice of eyewear than my clothes

It's extremely silly, I know

 

[jowwy]

I decided I best invest in a display case a while back and my collection has rather grown in to it I've got about 40 pairs now I keep telling myself its an investment but in reality the money would be better off in the bank even at todays interest. Still, you only live once and you cant take it with you

I have worn every pair, and quite enjoying matching them to my outfits in summer, to the extent that I now care far more about my choice of eyewear than my clothes

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It's extremely silly, I know

Does the local specsavers know you nicked their oakley stand lol

 

[geocycle]

I really rate the Flak 2.0 XL's, they're so comfortable I regularly forget I'm wearing them

Me too. These are my almost all year round eye protection. I have a cheap plastic pair of tinted shades for the few bright days. I do have some varifocal sunglasses but don’t get on with them on the bike probably as I don’t wear them all the time.