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Aug 03, 2020
Cool for Joe
1 of 1 found this helpful This is a quality item at the right price. As a prescription glasses wearer I don't wear regular sunglasses very often and require my contacts when I do. Everyone should have one good pair of shades though, and for me these qualify. Polarized brown glass lenses perfect for driving and an iconic style unchanged in about 80 years. It's all about comfort but (even though my wife says they're annoying) I also think they look great on my big head (and she'll get used to 'em).
In these strange times there's something reassuring about trusted brands (like Seiko, Adidas, Levis) and I'm very happy with my first pair of Ray Bans. I'm not wearing them to show my support for a certain Presidential candidate but if it helps then all the better.
Aug 03, 2020
Fun Times
A few qualifiers: this was good value for me as I was fortunate enough to find it as-new for about $70 less than retail and for about half of what most re-sellers are offering. Anything less than $150 seems reasonable but I would hesitate to exceed MSRP since it has a simple movement and the true-to-the-era acrylic crystal is likely not that durable.
Comfort: the mesh-like woven steel strap is the issue here. For anyone with the arms of a yeti or who likes a loose fit it could be a hair-pulling deal-breaker. Thankfully not a problem for me and the polished, tapered, easily adjusted strap is integral to the overall look. I even think it helps spread the watch's modest weight more evenly, preventing inadvertent movement and (ironically) mitigating potential hair-pulling when worn (slightly) snug.
The bright, cheerful dial; the bi-directional, friction-based, 12-hour, pepsi-colored bezel (useful for tracking a second time zone); the polished, hooded lugs; the DIY battery hatch and that controversial metal strap combine for a stylish, retro and fun timepiece which is just practical enough to complete my collection.