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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
I love the glasses, Just one critical flaw, January 16, 2009
This review is from: Ray-Ban Unisex RB3179 Sunglasses (Apparel)
These are a great pair of glasses, although a bit pricey.
I am severely annoyed though with the rubber sleeve on the frame that goes over the ear. This rubber can slip off when taking off your glasses, if you're wearing a hat over your ears and glasses. Without the rubber, you are left with a sharp narrow piece of steel. I am afraid of wearing these great glasses now, for fear I may accidentally lance my eye ball while putting them on.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Cheap polarization coating rubs off easily...waste of $140, May 28, 2010
This review is from: Ray-Ban Unisex RB3179 Sunglasses (Apparel)
I have had these glasses for a few years. They were demoted to "backup" status after a year because the polarization film (purple-ish coating on inside of lenses) easily wears off and they are now distracting to look through. I am dissapointed because I have always thought of Ray-Ban as a quality company but this shortcut is inexcusable, especially for a $130 pair of shades. I bought a pair of polarized glasses from another quality company and I'm more satisfied because the polarization is encased between two optical quality scratch-proof lenses (with lifetime warranty), so there is no way it can be worn off. This method is how many other quality companies make polarized lenses, but maybe it's just not possible with glass lenses like Ray Ban uses. As a side note, I kept the Ray-Bans in the supplied case almost obsessively so it is not like they were abused. From a style standpoint, they resemble "Mr. Smith" from the matrix, which I didn't realize until I walked into work wearing them with a suit and received some remarks, but this did not factor into my rating.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
I Wanted to Like These, November 17, 2010
This review is from: Ray-Ban Unisex RB3179 Sunglasses (Apparel)
These are lightweight, sleek and almost everything I wanted in a pair of sunglasses. Let me also say, I really wanted to like these.
I would venture to say you will either love them or decide they aren't for you.
My two complaints:
1) The screws that held the nose bridge on serves as a distraction, almost like there is a smudge on the lenses. Also, the sunlight can reflect off those screws unexpectedly, making for an inconsistence experience while wearing.
2) The rubber on the arms detaches fairly easily. I hadn't spent much time with these glasses, but it was noticeable issue and I could see how this might become a problem for someone who wears a hat or some other accessory that might tug on it.
They are well built overall and I would recommend them, but I don't think the style is for everyone, especially for people as particular as me. Good luck.
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