The Incredible History of the Ray Ban Wayfarers (Ray Ban RB2140)

[@SlimWalletDude]

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[@pjdexter168]

I've had my pair since January 2012 and worn them every day since, so much so that the logo on the lens has begin to wear away, other than that, they're built like a tank, I love them!

[@denisd8603]

Very interesting to learn all this about Ray Ban, and we finally get a glimpse at the producer in his own RayBan's ;)

[@arlind9216]

I bought today ray ban 2140901/5850 polarized and these sunglasses are amazing

[@PlayerOneiNM]

Thanks for the information. I love my RB2132 but most loved on is Original Wayfarer RB2140.

[@adamskikijowski9139]

Just for information I purchased a pair in 1983 and they have the BL logo on the lenses. Back in the nineties the frame broke at the hinge and I had them re framed by B&L in London Road Kingston Upon Thames Surrey UK. The frame reads Wayfarer on left arm and B&L Ray-Ban USA on right arm. This has not been mentioned in other videos.

[@Levelord92]

wow, wearing Wayfarer in 1983 while Risky Business was on hype, must've been really cool

[@randallblytheadlercavalera8373]

My dream shades

[@MrPHUCKYOURSELF]

I have these In prescription sunglasses with mirrored lenses made in Italy! They also sent me the original lenses they popped out. So if the script changes I can turn. Them back into regular sunglasses

[@adamreynolds7081]

I have multiple pairs. Original and classics.

[@lazaromurad322]

I agree! I just bought my third same pair well no, this time I decided to go back to the original Cadillac tail fins angles! they are for us, for the movie stars, also Jack Nicholson made me a fan

[@bunjier4041]

Pretty informative, but vintage B&L 5022s don't go for $1,300. I got mine for 84 euros (about 100 USD) and they're in great condition. Maybe ones that were never used and still with original stickers could get that much, but doubtful.

[@pistachiosandpopcorn7146]

Haha there is a channel on KZbin that only talks about vintage ray bans and he sells them on his website sometimes for 500 dollars.

[@mikes-wv3em]

@@pistachiosandpopcorn7146i love my 5022s tortoiseshell, they have chew marks but the lenses are still good. love em. feel substantial.

[@JohnDoe-wj1kx]

Great video, except if you look in the right places, vintage wayfarers can be had for less than a new pair depending on condition.

[@0TurnAround0]

what are these "right places"

[@niaz.shovon]

I got this exact looking one, but non-polarized.

[@edrodriguez4822]

54mm are perfect

[@vijeeshmenon1982]

wow!!!! defenitely didn't know that

[@NJRangerGeorge]

What kind of blade is that ? Looks hella cool

[@harrisonslick2709]

Can you please tell me why in hollywood movies there’s no ray ban logos on the glasses?

[@nafismridha997]

Probably because ray ban is not paying for the exposure..so no brand marketing allowed

[@mikes-wv3em]

i have a set of 5022s i got in 1990

[@DavidArnone]

What about the 5022?

[@nikolaslds9090]

this is 50mm?

[@Kaizie203]

The lens is glass or polycarbonate

[@marclafferty6416]

Are vintage wayfarers really selling for that kind of cash? I have 3 pairs. The 5022,5024 and the wayfarer 2 all B&l USA made.

[@mikes-wv3em]

love my 1990 5022 tortoiseshell.

[@SALIM86]

I have the original ray ban wayfarers the ones tom cruise wore in risky business

[@american_psycho1147]

What you and everybody misses is the design of the Wayfarer today is not the original design

[@mattrc77]

What do you think of the RB 4340 Wayfarers with no tilt?

[@davidviner4932]

I have these in tortoise shell with blue graduated lenses, love them

[@danilomarvel5657]

BORING the tilt is the big deal

[@NoNameNo.5]

No tilt

[@lonerunner89]

I personally think they're too small for a mans face. Plus the frames look like an extremely nerdy style of sunglasses. The average man wouldn't be a fan of these. However, the tinted lenses and glossy frames are admirable. Bottomline is I'd buy a pair of the Justin's anyday over these.

[@mohamedalkaboom]

True. The average man today is pretty feminine, especially in America. It takes a real man, a handsome hairy chested man to look great in these glasses

[@baruchbenyaakov]

@@mohamedalkaboom You forgot to mention the enormous beer belly.🍻

[@QEsposito510]

You guys are either: A) Tapout shirt and white sunglasses dudes. B) Mad because they don’t look good on you. C) Too young and/or media illiterate to vibe with the cultural touchstones that made them cool in the first place.

[@mikes-wv3em]

theyre for fat nerds like me. i also need a fedora and a white van.

[@brendanmunson9461]

Not as cool as the avaitors

[@JohnDoe-wj1kx]

Depends what you’re going for. Wayfarers make you look leaned back and cool, aviators make you look badass and like you take no shit.

[@pistachiosandpopcorn7146]

True. But once you get the aviators then you want a pair of wayfarers. Aviators are absolutely the top dog of sunglasses IMO.

[@danilomarvel5657]

for me aviators are not as cool as original wayfarers

[@pistachiosandpopcorn7146]

You are so wrong I can't stand it! Aviators are the best sunglasses!