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Congrats. The frames are dynamite.
My understanding is that until the 1960s, protection from UV rays wasn't something the military paid close attention to when creating specs for pilot sunglasses. By the 1980s, it was nailed down and required. I would go on the assumption that any sunglasses manufactured before 1970 and with their original lenses aren't going to offer much UV protection, and if this is a concern, the lenses should be updated with modern materials.
Agreed. If you intend to wear original aviators, carefully remove and store the original lenses and have them fitted with modern ones (rx prescription or otherwise, as needed) - don't take risks with your eyesight for the sake of an authenticity that many might not even notice if they handled them. THis is easier, of course, with designes like Aviators where you don't have to heat plastic frames to fit lenses (one reason I have tended to prefer browlines for many years is that they can keep being re-lensed for a long time).
Alex at Optical Sphere's email is opticalalex@gmail.com or you can reach him at the shop Tuesday-Sat at 323 852 9255.
and by the way, while Johnny Depp wears vintage Tarts in Amber in real life, he also wore vintage Tarts in Brownsmoke for the film Secret Window:
vintage Tart Arnel in Brownsmoke
(these look a little different from my Ambers because they have a smaller bridge - the ambers are 42/24 and the brownsmokes are 42/22.)
but yeah, comparison:
I don't know what those "Depp" glasses remind me of, but it's pretty much anything other than an Arnel.
but I'm kind of an overly picky nerd.
The Dolabany Arnold is closer:
but still not close enough for me! (see what I mean? overly picky nerd.)
I've got this vintage 1920's frames that are identical to the ones my grandpa's wore back in the same era.
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Well done you, I've got a 1920's tortoise shell pair that were my Grandfather's. It has taken me a very long time to get an optician to fit them with my reading prescription. They are in the original spectacle case. Note the case lining is held in place with a paper clip, it's falling apart but I couldn't bare to glue it, somehow the shabby appearance of the case just seems right.I've got this vintage 1920's frames that are identical to the ones my grandpa's wore back in the same era.
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Shuron frames are top shelf and their customer service is unrivaled. They sent me a box full of frames to try on, I paid for what fit and sent the rest back on their dime. Hard to top that. I have no idea as to the quality of their lenses, however. I've always had those put in locally.Due to a breakage of my current lens and the fact that my Eye Doctor is closed due to CoVid19, I'm going to order a pair of Shuron frames. Have the people who've ordered frames and lens been happy with the results? My biggest concern is the lens produced by their labs. I wear progressive lens and the name brands don't apply here so it's tough to compare things. Are the coatings comparable with the name brands? Are the prescriptions accurate? I've tried to research things although coming up a bit short on good info. Any suggestions or knowledge of their products is appreciated, Thanks, G.
I also have (2) prisms and a progressive grind so I'm a little hesitant as there's so many variables in lens manufacturing. That said I don't know how long the jury fix is going to last on my present glasses, I might have to toss the dice...^^^^^ I agree with Dale on the Shuron frames being top-notch, but (due to needing two prisms in my lenses) I also have them done locally. I was nervous sending back the extra frames to Shuron, so popped for insurance (which was quite a bit for so many frames). I'm due up for new frames this year with my vision plan so will be getting Shurons again.
Due to a breakage of my current lens and the fact that my Eye Doctor is closed due to CoVid19, I'm going to order a pair of Shuron frames. Have the people who've ordered frames and lens been happy with the results? My biggest concern is the lens produced by their labs. I wear progressive lens and the name brands don't apply here so it's tough to compare things. Are the coatings comparable with the name brands? Are the prescriptions accurate? I've tried to research things although coming up a bit short on good info. Any suggestions or knowledge of their products is appreciated, Thanks, G.
Shuron frames are top shelf and their customer service is unrivaled. They sent me a box full of frames to try on, I paid for what fit and sent the rest back on their dime. Hard to top that. I have no idea as to the quality of their lenses, however. I've always had those put in locally.