Product Description:
Ray-Ban RB2140 Original Wayfarer Sunglasses
The Ray-Ban Wayfarer is a design of sunglasses manufactured by Ray-Ban since 1952, when their design was a revolutionary break from the metal eyewear of the past. Wayfarers enjoyed early popularity in the 1950s and 1960s, especially after they were worn by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 movie Breakfast at Tiffany's. Though the sunglasses had faded from the limelight by the 1970s, a lucrative 1982 product placement deal brought Wayfarers to their height of popularity. Since the mid-2000s, the sunglasses have been enjoying a revival. Wayfarers are sometimes cited as the best-selling design of sunglasses in history and have been called one of the most enduring fashion icons of the 20th century.
Customer Reviews:
great shade (2010-07-20) Rating: 4/5
The glasses looks great on me. The store I went to is out of stock so I purchased on line. The price is cheaper than the local retail store. Delivery is very fast.
ORIGINAL WAYFARER White on Black RB 2140 original (2010-06-23) Rating: 5/5
The only Ray Ban glasses, the way it was ment to be. Can be a Brand's "visit card".
The Only Ray Ban model, without any compromise.
Great Look! Style/Size/Model Explanation (2010-03-10) Rating: 4/5
The first time I ordered these I was confused about the numbers and sizing of the glasses, and got it wrong. Here's how it works:
The glasses come with either a 50mm or 54mm lens diameter. I can't say whether they're just wider or are also taller, as I haven't tried both sizes.
They also come with a choice between two different distances between the lenses: 18mm & 22mm. I guess if your head is large, you'll probably want the 22mm option.
Model Number Explanation, as far as I can figure. Haven't quite got it down, but this should be close:
The set I own now: 902/57-5022
The first set of numbers is the color/style, ie: Tortoise frame = 902. The number after the slash seems to correlate with lens type, ie: Crystal Brown Polarized = 57. Therefore, 902/57 style is a Tortoise frame with Crystal Brown Polarized lens.
The second set of numbers is a little easier. The first two numbers are the lens diameter and the last two is the distance between the lenses, ie: 5022 = 50mm lens with 22mm between the lenses.
FYI: This style, 2140, is the "Original Wayfarer" style. Others include the 2132 (New Wayfarer), 2151 (Square Wayfarer), 2143 (Wayfarer II), 4105 (Folding Wayfarer), and the 9035 (Junior Wayfarer for kids).
I hope this helps!
The glasses do fog up easily, at least on my face. I believe it's because they are closer to my face than regular sunglasses. For that, and the lack of easy explanation of the styles and sizes, I subtracted a star, but I love the way these glasses look and wouldn't part with them for anything!
Ray Bans--Wayfarers (2010-02-09) Rating: 4/5
Great shades. Also, I ordered them just days before I needed to give them as a gift. I DID receive them BEFORE Christmas, and for that I am giving a GREAT Review to this company!
Thanks,
Brenda Lou Beals
RB 2140 may NOT be the glasses you are looking for... (2009-12-15) Rating: 3/5
If you are a man, these are probably not the glasses you are looking for. The name is misleading, "Original Wayfarer" but these are a modern unisex type meaning they are typically too small for men. I ordered these for my boyfriend and now I'm keeping them for myself. I asked my bro about the RB 2140 and he said he tried them on at a store and thought they were "gay" So I would suggest the RB 2113. They look almost identical and are bigger. I have seen those in person on a guy and they looked just right. I wish I knew about all the codes instead of just relying on pics before I ordered!
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