Excellent video, mate. I thought I knew a lot about Ray-Ban sunglasses but you proved me wrong. I just learned a lot more about how to nail down specific eras and models. Thank you!
@gabriel-bl4ckh4wk-6
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, i just found that the RB i bought last week for $109 here in Brazil it's from 1982-1999, it's a RB3030 with mirror lens, like in the movie Cobra! I finnaly found one! Awesome, now it's a part of me, i need to pay now $27 to restore the frame paint and the tiny screws, the lens look brand new, RB has such HQ, and i got the original case too, i'm really happy. At the same time now i know that the one used by Stallone during the movie it's from lates 50" to 1975, cuz have nothing on the lens, and if i used one like this today ppl would think that it's a good knock off.
@TheCerealQuiler
Жыл бұрын
If it's a RB 3030 it's from Luxottica, and was produced after the brand was sold by Bausch& Lomb, are made in Italy and not in the USA. Check if it have the RB etched on the lens, and if it have markings on the temples. The new ones arent considered vintage and the mirrored aviators/outdoorsmans/shooters are the most faked models.
@TheCerealQuiler
Жыл бұрын
Ah, sou colecionador, já tive muitos Ray Bans, mas agora só tenho 5 da B&L e 1 da Luxottica, comecei a comprar e aprender sobre Ray Ban em 2008, qualquer dúvida pode me chamar! Se tiver algum pra trocar ou vender também...
@crb8599
Жыл бұрын
Consegui comprar 5 da B&L dos anos 60 a inicio dos 90 por 600 reais, incluindo um Shooter Kalichrome e um Driving Series Chromax! O jeito é garimpar pra pagar um preço menos salgado nesses óculos.
@kevinhay7421
4 жыл бұрын
No mention of the photochromatic lenses? I have several pairs from the seventies that became darker when placed in direct sunlight.
@GRAVYTheGrimRapper
4 жыл бұрын
Yes!! Thats what i have! Do yours have a circle on the frame?
@g13n79
3 жыл бұрын
×1.25 speed. You're welcome
@nolanwebster1039
7 жыл бұрын
Damn I hope my ray bans live to be 60+ years old
@harrybo20007
2 жыл бұрын
Great video I have a pair of round tortoise shell with real glass lenses and the frames are acetate with the ray ban signature in white in the top left of the left lens as u look at them, was wondering if anyone had a rough year I know it not later than 99
@nahpimpin398
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! The main man on B&L🔥
@JMDarkeyez
28 күн бұрын
really good video. I could've sworn these glasses with the BL etching looked from the 50s but apparently they were after 1983 because they have the white Ray Ban at the top
@Lightja_
Ай бұрын
"I have come to learn over the years... if you dont know what you're talking about... STFU." time to listen.... Great video. Thank you.
@neganzoidberg2191
2 жыл бұрын
I know nothing about Ray Bans. I found a pair of my late mother in laws and I immediately loved them, not knowing they were hers. So, I went from “cool, Ray Ban is a brand that holds some merit.” To “OMG IM OBSESSED WITH MY NEW TREASURE I MUST KNOW HOW TO CARE FOR IT!” Well, here I am. And you haven’t started telling me how to figure out more about my pair… and I just subbed so fast, you beat the record. Handsome UK fella, telling people who would CONFUSE ME!!! to silence their nonsense. Man I love you. Already, all the way. 😂 can I pay some help with my pair?
@steveevanoff3393
2 жыл бұрын
I have a pair of Aviators, 1980's with white etch Ray Ban but they also have initials RB on the other lens, very small cursive, neatly and the R and L go down diagonally, in other words L is to the right and lower with a slight overlap. Can't find info on that. Great video. Thanks
@manoflego123
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! I got a used vintage pair for a decent price recently and didn't care about how old they were (I just wanted pre-Luxottica), but now I know mine are probably from the late '80s! This helps because I need to get some replacement arms that actually fit me lol.
@JoJoJoker
8 ай бұрын
A few notes: Ambermatics shift between 4 colors depending upon lighting and temperature. The BL etchings are horizontal on the older lenses.
@hitur99
Ай бұрын
Hello, awesome video. Thanks so much! Could you please provide some info about the frame engravings? Which era of RB didn't have any markings on the temples?
@kiiiisu
2 жыл бұрын
thanks man, figured out age for couple of my sunglasses!!
@TheTayedrums
5 жыл бұрын
GOOD INFO BROTHER...THANKS ALOT ...MUCH LOVE AND PEACE
@Harleyrk99
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, I am going to research the years of the gas station Ray Bans. These were the years Ray Bans were made very cheaply and you could buy them in any gas station for just a few dollars. You may want to look out for these, they may be "vintage" but they were very cheaply made. On another note, people always put "vintage" when they are selling something in hopes to pull in a higher dollar amount.
@PacoElMapache
4 жыл бұрын
how does one recognize them?
@tedschroeders5289
3 жыл бұрын
If you bought cheaply made Ray Bans in a gas station, they were not authentic Ray Ban glasses. They were knock offs. To the best of my knowledge, authentic Ray-Bans were always only available through Ray ban dealers, not gas stations or convenience stores.
@Harleyrk99
3 жыл бұрын
@@tedschroeders5289 Ray Ban had become terribly uncool, quality was awful, they were very cheap ($19 a pair) and was for sale at gas stations - hardly the brand it is today. B&L sold to Luxottica when Ray Ban were at their lowest ebb - for $640 million in 1999
@JohnsonMerrick
2 жыл бұрын
or when a product is vintage (20-100 years old)
@Harleyrk99
2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnsonMerrick vintage is 40 + years old, antique is 100 + years old.
@fazliemohammad
7 жыл бұрын
very informative.. But you have any idea about the lenses come with BL vertical etching on both side?. It is BL etching like rotate 90 degree. What the age actually?
@walkingnyc1
7 ай бұрын
Very informative! Thanks! Is there any information about what decade the "no etching" aviators are between 1950's & 1970's? I cannot find anything...
@DaveInOroValley
3 жыл бұрын
I have a pair of the Bausch & Lomb "Ray-Ban" yellow shooting glasses a style I did not see in the video there are in a very smooth tan leather case and belonged initially to my deceased Father I used them to shoot competition for many years and they have gold wire as the ear pieces and ivory colored plastic bridge the wires below the bridge, one goes all the way across under the plastic and the other is an inverted "u" would be curious of their history since I cannot find anything online.
@Greatest1979
6 жыл бұрын
Those Outdoorsman RB 50 Mk1's @ 10:25 are the exact same ones George Michael used to wear during his 'Faith'-era.
@minty448
4 жыл бұрын
Greatest1979 you’re right,I have a pair and still wear them to this day! They are called the General.
@takimok9930
9 ай бұрын
Hello bro i didn't find mine yet cause mine has 2 BL in each glass and it's black, on the box written Ray-Ban for DRIVING Bausch & Lomb can you help me please 🙏
@trevorbest-gn2dq
9 ай бұрын
Great informative video. Just one thing that I have a query with. In the video (at approx 8.15 ) you say that a BL etching on the lens indicates they were late 70's) the video shows a lens with tge BL etched just beside the hinge. I have a pair of aviators that has BL etched at the top of each lens. I am querying your late 70's date fir this edition as I obtained mine in Majorca in 1976. Theh must have been manufactured even earlier than this as they weren't new when I got them. They were at least a couple of years old when I got them. They are stamped 58 ■ 14 USA on the underside of the bridge bar.
@frankyulloa21
7 ай бұрын
Very helpful. I just found my ol man’s glasses. No logo. So I’m assuming it’s late 50s to mid 70s. Unfortunately the gold is in fair condition. Would appreciate to see a restoration video
@Anothermachine
Жыл бұрын
Ok, so much like you I have a low tolerance for lazy ebay turds who don't do the proper research and cut and paste other listing titles to intentionally scam or unknowingly spread incorrect info.....which is how/why I ended up here. In todays auction I managed to aquire two pair of vintage RB sunglasses that I either missed in the video or would love to get your opinion or advice on how you'd date them. Based on info provided in this video I am going to give my opinion that these are 1950-60 era G15 Aviators. Personally leaning towards later 50s for these reasons...they have arms instead of wire wrap arounds but the nose pieces appear to be bakelite or celluloid. The problem is I can't pin down if they are possibly WWll era for certain even though the clues all point in that direction including the estate owner,RIP serving in said war. Any help or ideas, advise you could give would be worth a subscription! 😊
@chaipod
2 жыл бұрын
I have a vintage(1900-1999) Round Double Bridge Ray-Ban with the words W1345 UYAR on the tip of the ear piece. Can anyone explain it to me, thanks.
@Buckload
2 жыл бұрын
I have a RayBan with a BL logo imbedded in the glass but I am not certain of which year it was from, can you help me. its an aviator with a bullet hole. it has a black lens it's really dark, with a BL logo imbedded to it, I am not very certain which year was this from.
@laurakurian2905
2 жыл бұрын
I officially adore you. Super helpful! Thank you!
@trendsetterz8297
Жыл бұрын
Which one is good for Driving purpose and best for eyes. Ambermatic RB3 or TGM?
@rmabgoi
5 ай бұрын
Hi. Can you pelase tell me what 'Ray Ban L.A.' means ? I have found a pair of brown 'Ray Ban L. A.' lenses for sale, but i can't find any information on the net. Thanks in advance.
@BLRayBanUK
5 ай бұрын
Please send some pics to blraybanuk@gmail.com and I can have a look for you.
@rmabgoi
5 ай бұрын
@@BLRayBanUK My mistake... It's L.A.
@simianprince
6 жыл бұрын
dude, your vids are kinda the best.
@gordonbruks3878
2 жыл бұрын
In Russia, "Ray-Ban General 50" costs $580. Quite a rare model and one of the most amazing!
@kevinhay356
Жыл бұрын
I have more than 70 pair, my earliest pair of B&L is pre-RayBan from 1931. Good info, thanks for sharing, there are lots of mislabeled RayBans being sold on eBay.
@Juney117
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, I've been able to identify my dads B15 TGM 😎
@joyperez156
3 жыл бұрын
Can you make a review about the history for the place of BL etch (like the one right next to arms, the one on top of the lense & the sleeping BL etch) I’m really curious about the history behind the places of such BL etch.
@harshreviews3005
Жыл бұрын
Hey man I have a pair of vintage RB B&L GF anti glare aviators. I’m having a hard time dating them as the lenses are so old there is no b&l on the glass it sais ray-ban b&l GF that’s all it said on the top rail nothing under the nose rail. These are ancient been trying to date them accurately I’m guessing 1938? Can I send you some pics ?
@dereckg4900
4 жыл бұрын
Hehe, I’m here as well because I was at an estate sale of an old couple who had passed away. Along the boxes I found one of the no etching Bausch glasses from 1950s-1970s. If you identify them for me i’d greatly appreciate it.
@meanboy2000
4 жыл бұрын
I remember I bought a pair sometime in the 1990’s and I found them last night in a bag. I found it has the white “ray ban” on the right lens and BL on the left lens. Unfortunately, no paper work bit I have the bl case they came in. The lenses and frames are like néw. I wear the modern aviators but now I have another pair to wear. Edit: I found BL on both lenses as well as the white “ray ban” on the right lens.
@easycom5705
8 ай бұрын
How about large metal frame with sign Ray-Ban lM B&L USA is it genuine?
@keith1168
Жыл бұрын
Hi nigel, are the photochromic lens like changing grey, blue and brown are fantasies lens?
@fakundofrontera
Жыл бұрын
Hi there, i buy a vintage pair of ray ban b&l, the frame seems right but the crystals dont have any seals...Do you know if in some time in history they dont put any seals in the crystals? i have other pair that it have a water seal when i exhale over the crystals, it apear...Can u tell me? thanks
@Eiramilah
2 жыл бұрын
I got a pair today and didn't even see the etching until I saw this video. Mine are late 70's to 1999. They are much heavier than the newer ones. Thanks for the info! I noticed that the letters inside the arms are pressed in the plastic, not painted on: Left: L2009 VTAS WAYFARER Right: B & L RAY BAN U.S.A. Would you know a little more about the age?
@vitellonealvapore877
Жыл бұрын
How can they be 70s to 99? If you would have listened, you’d know that no BL etching on the lens means late 50s-early 70s, BL etching means early 70s-84(86) and ray-ban logo + BL etching means 84(86)-99. L2009 is the specific model name while the letters mean basically nothing, just inventory/stock/batch. Also, it’s practically impossible to date any vintage ray-ban to a specific year, you can only find their period using the method in the video.
@Doopye
15 сағат бұрын
@@vitellonealvapore877 I have a wayfarer in 5024, it has RB etched on both lens, and B&L 5024 engraved on top but no specific model such as "L2009 XXXX" as mentioned above, any idea which specific year was this pair from? as I understand if the pair comes with RB etched on lens, it's between late 70s-99s but mostly the wayfarer has code engraved but mine doesn't, so I'm not quite sure.
@JohnnyMrHattersmith
6 жыл бұрын
I wish more people took a nice tall drink out of the shut the fu-cup. Thank you either way for this info! Bought a pair of B&L Innerview sunglasses with these tips. Danke Schoen!
@landrover971
5 жыл бұрын
I love your videos... May I ask? Those glasses you used as example (Aviators first picture) May you give me more info about those?
@karaoke888
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. So everything after 1999 is Luxottica right?
@silveradotahoe61
7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic man...a topic about those fantastic glasses....coming closer only from 2 months but am 55 yo....i looked for in my wardrobe and i've found 4 pairs of B&L Ray Bans...ahahaha lol and so i started my new collection...someone sold them and someone bought them...
@carlalvinterryestrada3304
6 жыл бұрын
Hey Nigel, great vid man! Just want to know if you already encoutered a Ray ban Outdoorsman Chromax on green lenses? I thought the Driving series is just the B15? Just wanna hear your thoughts.. Thanks!
@basseq7818
2 жыл бұрын
wrong those you claim have no etching have the b&l etching at the same spot as the earlier ones. it just doesn't show hard enough on images to see
@raylenesenke7504
Жыл бұрын
I have a double gradent got from my Dad now I kniw there from thenlate 50s thsnks
@danielmarques8904
7 жыл бұрын
Very good content you are realy a expert and lover of the brand. Im seeing your video and i have a pair of aviators with BL etches on the top of the lenses not in the sides.Is it normal or rare to find ones like this?Are they from the late 70 to 1999? Thanks for the content
@BLRayBanUK
7 жыл бұрын
Rare but not ultra rare. You do find them about. Spot on.
@crojackbojangles
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, albeit i am still looking to identify my rayban glasses. Found them on a train 12 years ago, they have RB etched into both lenses and Ray Ban on the outside of one lens. They're B&L outdoorsman without a curled earpiece but I have no idea what year lol.
@joycefromns
Жыл бұрын
Sorry to deliver possibly disappointing news, but if they have RB etched on the lenses they are Luxottica and not BL and therefore made sometime since 1999.
@Aliqureshe
6 жыл бұрын
nigel ben u never reply
@mariacoronado1392
4 жыл бұрын
Looking for Michael Jackson look alike , are the wayfarers supposed to have a # like 5022 or maybe that's the aviator sunglasses he used...any tips??? Please
@BLRayBanUK
4 жыл бұрын
Yes. Wayfarer will have sizing code at the inside top of frame. 5022 or 5024 stamp.
@ectober
3 жыл бұрын
thank you sm for this info!! ive had some old raybans from my dads teen years and could never find any identifying info on them, never knew or thought theyd be from 1950-75, this video was super super helpful!
@REVERENDJOSHGODDERS
6 жыл бұрын
Best news I heard in ages, got given a pair of aviators from someone whos dad had them. Etched Ray Ban. Everyone told me earlier way now more convinced mid 80s based on condtion
@ORGLASMUS
8 жыл бұрын
Ambermatic lenses are NOT always orange. They're from the Changeables series, wich means they change to brown in warm sunlight, while they turn grey in cold conditions to block snow glare! like you said, get your information straight, folks ;)
@BLRayBanUK
8 жыл бұрын
Stromi420 They start as an orange lens.
@velvetgnr77
7 жыл бұрын
Hello! I would like to know how I can identify the authenticity of a lens ... these belonged to a gentleman who died recently at the age of 90 years, the sunglasses are already old and damaged, I guess for the time, in addition, it has certain parts With a bit of rust, however, I noticed that the lens has engraved the initials BL (I guess from B & L) and on the bridge, at the top, you can see it saying something like "B & L ray ban usa" ... is it normal that over time, assuming that these are from the 80's, they can be oxidized and damaged?
@BLRayBanUK
7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Depends how the glasses are looked after.
@maidenraediongzon244
3 жыл бұрын
Hello can you help me to check if this RayBan is original?
@LRS905
7 жыл бұрын
Nice video. What would you think of a Wayfarer Ivory White which interestingly has the B&L etching in a horizontal orientation in each lens, rather than the usual vertical B&L etching? I purchased these and I am rather intrigued by this fact.
@BLRayBanUK
7 жыл бұрын
there is much debate about the significance of the position of the etch. Nothing is definitive however. It could be to do with age or it could be to do with location. Im of the opinion with 'sleeping BL' its location and could be a european version pair of sunglasses you have.
@JohnLeaf
2 жыл бұрын
Master!
@RMBII91
Жыл бұрын
I've had no luck finding this out, but was wondering if anyone could tell me the approximate age of a pair of Aviators I have. On top of the bridge B&L Ray-Ban USA is etched on. The model code is L2823 VPAS (there is no RB3025 to be found anywhere on the frame unless I'm looking wrong). The model code is not etched in the arm, but embossed on the soft part at the end of the left arm that rests behind your ear. The left (or right if wearing them) lens does have the Ray-Ban logo, but I suspect these replaced an old lens and the frames themselves are old. But maybe that's just me hoping I found something "vintage". I would appreciate any help, not even Ray-Ban support knew what "VPAS" was but I assume they're outsourced support team isn't fully aware of these details or history. Thank you for any information.
@BLRayBanUK
Жыл бұрын
1990s
@RMBII91
Жыл бұрын
@@BLRayBanUK Awesome, I appreciate you and thank you for that quick response. You got a sub from me. So are the lens the originals too, even with the Ray-Ban logo? What do you think someone would be willing to pay for a 1990s pair?
@RMBII91
Жыл бұрын
@@BLRayBanUK Was going to say $150-200? It has no original case.
@conbro0985
3 жыл бұрын
1:10 bruh that caught me off guard😂😂😂
@marisolcastaneda2502
4 жыл бұрын
Hello thanks for your info I get one rayban L1724 B&L in a market it says wayfarer they told me they are made of carey but I don't know if they are vintage
@BLRayBanUK
4 жыл бұрын
Yes L1724 is Wayfarer 2. This code is only applicable to vintage Ray-Ban
@jazwiseman
Жыл бұрын
Ambermatic lens are orange you say - no they are amber hence their name!
@jeffwallace221
4 жыл бұрын
I have a pair of black aviator b&l ray bans I can't find the model number on. All the etchings and signatures are there. And on top it has b&l ray ban 62014 and b&l ray ban usa. Can you help me identify them?
@BLRayBanUK
4 жыл бұрын
Model L2821
@jeffwallace221
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much I was able to look them up. I dont see a year for its production. I'm assuming based off your video they are between 1982 and 1999
@edmervlewis660
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for this!
@danieldumont9334
5 жыл бұрын
my Rayban,s have a raised logo for the rayban name. i havent seen another pair quite like them. are the fake or more worthy?
@BLRayBanUK
5 жыл бұрын
sounds like you have a pair called 'masterpeice'
@duncandonuts5268
Жыл бұрын
Are there any particular websites you recommend going to and are there certain years of Aviators you recommend over others?
@Ndrew556
11 ай бұрын
Id recommend 1982-1999 RBs because they provide 100% uv protection, and they re easier to verify their authenticity
@LarryMarston
Жыл бұрын
2:45 to skip the intro rant.
@mjrubio4259
7 жыл бұрын
thank u so much for creating this imformative video Nigel! bravo
@GRAVYTheGrimRapper
4 жыл бұрын
I was hoping to learn what era mine are from by washing your video. But you didn't have mine in your video. The B&L is at the top middle and there's a circle on the Bridge of the frame
@larrysmith6797
7 жыл бұрын
Great video! Now, repeat after me: Baaaausch and Lomb. Put that "a" in Bush! While you're at it, put an "o" in Lomb.
@alltbetalt
Жыл бұрын
tanks for info.
@steveevanoff3393
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry, that is an R and B on my last comment.
@jamesdean8669
3 жыл бұрын
Nice job!😊
@OhmegadJT
2 жыл бұрын
Bought Ray Bans for $50 at an estate sale, turns out they are from the 50s. Sold for $250, did I sell for too low? It wasn’t in very good condition.
@Apaleutos24
5 жыл бұрын
My father's Ray Ban sunglasses Shooter has only the B&L etch on both lenses but no "Ray Ban" white logo as modern does. Also the B&L is not etched vertical like 8:14 but horizontal like the FANTASIES in 14:37. He bought them in 1982 from Saudi Arabia. Is it a earlier stock perhaps from 1970's or it was still viable to purchase a pair of sunglasses in 1982 with only BL etched and in horizontal position? Please let me know
@wbreallyraps
Жыл бұрын
i have a pair from the 50s
@Mazzeltoph
Жыл бұрын
Stumbled across a vintage pair of driving series chromax USA glasses today and now i'm here to check if they are real, paid 25 euro for them so if they are real it would be awesome 🤙
@Glicksman1
Жыл бұрын
I have a pair of Ray Ban Aviator Shooters (circle bridge and thick brow sweat guard) from the late '70s. They have no logo, "BL" etching on the the lenses and tiny etching in the upper frame. Best sunglasses I've ever owned.
@chito091185
2 жыл бұрын
Hi mate, im looking to buy some ray ban ambermatic, you mentioned they were not registered by ray ban until 1978...so in this case some will have no makings/etching? Thanks in advance
@aydentaylor2942
6 жыл бұрын
"BOWSH" not "bush," and "LAWmb" not "lumm" your friend in America
@trendsetterz8297
Жыл бұрын
Good information
@najjbellmprod
3 жыл бұрын
Only 400 likes .Just the information researches deserves 1M .Great video !!
@bradetters5823
2 жыл бұрын
I have a set of Gold Aviators that I purchased new in 1983. At some point in the mid 80's, one of the temples broke so I put them in the sock drawer or safe keeping. I would like to purchase another temple (s) and it appears that there are several part numbers for them, but I don't know what number I need. As you said in the other video on fake vs. real, there is no writing on the temple. How do I figure out what number I need?
@schreibsel9755
5 жыл бұрын
Please can you help me, have the Aviator from the mid 1970 BL sign on the nose pads? Thanks
@MyChilepepper
5 жыл бұрын
Don’t know what you’re talking about? Tell that to Trump. He’s going back to coal. Lol
@AramCanada
Жыл бұрын
I found your clip very helpful, I have a pair of vintage ones which the bl is on top of both glasses. I got it from a friend in early 90s. I couldnt find info about these types of lenses in your clip.
@btg117
3 жыл бұрын
Great video!! I had a pair of b&l with no ray ban.. thought I had bought fakes. Your info put my mind at rest
@indragading4289
6 жыл бұрын
very good video and great information .....the best regard from Indonesia .... im a BL rayban user
@robertbeatty9563
2 жыл бұрын
what about g15 lenses (known as aviator green) that were used for aviators to see against blue sky backgrounds?
@raylenesenke7504
Жыл бұрын
Oh watched more vidio my are late 40s great info your doing a great job
@ysfavoritemusic5734
4 жыл бұрын
What year is the ambermatic outdoorsman lying etched BL?
@lancesaintpaul3423
6 жыл бұрын
RB 50 = 50th Anniversary models to be more specific.
@glenndavies5766
3 жыл бұрын
I have an early '80s pair of Rayban aviators large frame. I am the original owner so there is no question they are real. What is a fair asking price?
@Pain87Killer
6 жыл бұрын
i got some ray bans with the bl logo on the lenses..but they are not on the side...they are on the top centre of each lense...are they legit? same late 70's to 99 glasses?
@fattonyrap
Жыл бұрын
Super helpful, thank you
@jamesmurray3128
4 жыл бұрын
Can you please do a video on the vintage Balorama frame. Thank you.
@PH-dm8hw
3 жыл бұрын
Both videos were very helpful. Thanks for a great teaching job.
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