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RB2140 Original Wayfarer
This is simply the most recognizable style in sunwear. The distinct shape is paired with the traditional Ray-Ban signature logo on the sculpted temples. After its initial design in 1952, the Wayfarer® quickly endeared itself to Hollywood filmmakers, celebrities, musicians and artists, solidifying its iconic status for years to come. Today, Colorize your world! The Wayfarer® is available in a contemporary color palette allowing the wearer to express their own style and personality through this unmistakable look. History, along with fresh colorful updates have made the Wayfarer® a symbol of youth, fashion and creativity for over 50 years. Available with polarized lens options. | | | Features: | |
• Case included
• Lenses are prescription ready (Rx-able)
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 1.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 6.93 inches | | Package Width:
| 2.83 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.81 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.31 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 14 reviews |
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21 of 22 found the following review helpful:
 Please note the differences between the 50/22 and 54/18Nov 13, 2009
By ad idem
As one of the other reviewers stated, Paris Miki Optical is one of those companies where you would refer everyone you knew, that happened to be in the market for any sort of eye wear that they stock. The prices are fair, but more importantly the customer service is beyond measure (especially Brian).
The first pair I ordered turned out to be larger than initially expected (by no fault of the seller), and thus after contacting Brian at Paris Miki Optical; he made sure he took care of me. The customer service was beyond exceptional. I rarely give glowing reviews, but this purchasing experience was so well executed, that I can't help but give 5 emphatic stars. Will do business with again, and would recommend them to the readers as well.
If the bridge width of the 50/22 is a little wide for you, and you're considering the 54/18 due to concerns of the bridge width, there is something that you should know. Not only are the frames wider (54mm per lens) but the bottom of the frame that sits near your cheeks are also a lot more rounded than the 50/22, giving the overall silhouette a more softer feel and perhaps even a bit more jovial demeanor. After trying on the 54/18, and noting that the difference in the comfort on the bridge area was negligible, I opted to exchange mine for the 50/22. Since we all know that the point of original classic Wayfayers are about only three things: Classic style, no nonsense hardcore design lines (JFK, James Dean, etc), and being blind (Ray Charles).
Also a word of advice, if you receive your sunglasses, and the edges of the lenses seem like they are peeling off the polarization coating, try and clean them vigorously with proper cloth and lens safe solution, and you'll realize it's just dust and slighty sticky goo. I was actually quite concerned when I received my replacement because of this. But after some elbow grease it was as good as new. I'm assuming it was just in storage for a while. Either way, these sunglasses are great, I picked up the 901/58 50/22 when all was said and done, and absolutely love them. Glad I got them just in time for my trip. If you're considering some classically designed sunglasses that are also good quality, look no further than the RB 2140, and may their appeal flow like the Euphrates!
10 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 Specific to SUNGLASSTOP..Jun 21, 2011
By M. Smith
"4pets"
Very disappointed with this expensive, non-authentic item purchase. I've purchased Ray Ban Wayfarers from Amazon in the past, receiving authentic sunglasses - UNTIL THIS TIME! Ordered RB2140, 54mm from Amazon, fulfilled by Sunglasstop, and received these in a non-authentic case, box, paperwork, cloth, non-authentic etching style for the RB glass insignia, and the signature logo unevenly raised on one of the temple arms (sure give-away of a fake item). Thankfully, Amazon was great to work with in returning this item.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Very Satisfied 2140s were PerfectOct 17, 2010
By Bww
I ordered these through CLE Contact Lenses because I was worried about getting wrong size or color. I had contacted SunglacesExpress about their 15% return fee on all returns but they never answered my email through Amazon (beware of this policy of the 15% return), however CLE was great they answered that there was no return fee if they sent me the wrong item and they would be sure that I got what I ordered, and I did.
These sunglasses are great and are not conterfeit (everything is correct even the etching inside the lens).
I was very satisfied with the price $99 and the product.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
The "Mama Bear" of the Wayfarer Line: Just RightMay 07, 2011
By finaidgrrl
After reading the reviews and researching pricing for both the Original Wayfarer and the New Wayfarer, I was still torn on what to buy. I've always gravitated towards more understated accessories so I decided that the New Wayfarer's thinner, lighter frames would probably suit me better. Without fully understanding the Ray-Ban sizing, I purchased what I'll call the the "Papa Bear" style/size: the 55mm New Wayfarers. But I quickly decided that they were too big for my face/head.
So I decided to exchange them for the "Baby Bear" of Wayfarers: the 52mm New Wayfarer. While the 52s fit fine, they didn't stand out the way that (at least in my opinion) Wayfarers are meant to. In other words, I could have been wearing any ol' pair of black sunglasses; they weren't even much bigger than my everyday reading glasses. In wondered what they'd done to JFK's sunglasses... or Jack Nicholson's.
So, on a whim, I gave the 50mm Original Wayfarers a try. Yes, I'd rejected the 55mm New Wayfarers for being too large, and here I was trying on Originals, which are large by design. But the notable difference between the two pairs, I found, was the ratio of frame to lens. The New Wayfarer's thinner frames simply make them look TOO "lens-y," whereas the Original Wayfarer's proportions are perfect! I don't feel like I'm being encased in glass.
In the end, it took 3 transactions, an extra $26, and a trip to the mall on a busy holiday -- but I'm thrilled that I gave the Original Wayfarers a try. The third fitting was, as the philosopher Goldilocks might have said, "just right!"
So, if you like the look of Wayfarers, why bother with anything but the classics! If it ain't broke, don't fix it. (And if they do break, by another paid of originals!)
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Love itMar 08, 2011
By AY
I love my Ray-bans! Thank you so much for providing it at basically half the retail price of what we have to pay in Australia!
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