Ray-Ban RB2132 New Wayfarer Polarized Square Sunglasses

This review is for the RB2132 Matte Black Polarized New Wayfarer purchased *DIRECTLY* from Amazon LLC. I make no guarantees about the authenticity of glasses purchased from other retailers, even if they are fulfilled by Amazon (not Amazon as the seller). I have been looking for a better deal on these Ray Ban New Wayfarer 2132 Polarized for some time but they never go on sale. My husband bought me the Havana/Tortoise Matte model for full price at Sunglass Hut and while they are great, I did not want to pay full price again but also wanted the Black with gradient blue/grey lenses for additional variety. I was thrilled to see Amazon had this model for just a bit over $100, a huge discount over Sunglass Hut and even cheaper than the non-polarized model. I had read enough reviews here to be slightly concerned that some glasses received by customers were fake, but they did not state whether Amazon was the direct seller or not. We have had some good luck on frequently faked items (perfume/cologne) that were purchased directly from Amazon as the seller (not only fulfilled by), so I decided to take a chance on these glasses. I ordered them on Friday and got them today, and filmed the opening of the box just in case, and I was thrilled to see these were indeed AUTHENTIC RAY BAN. Between my husband and I we have enough real pairs of Ray Ban purchased from SGH to know all the signs of real vs. fake: 1. The lenses are in fact polarized. Just turn your glasses 45 to 90 degrees against your computer monitor, if it goes black and blocks light the lenses are indeed polarized. 2. There is a laser etched "RB" on the left lens. 3. The hinges, texture, weight, and frame were identical to the Havana/tortoise matte pair I already own. 4. The case, button, all silkscreened text, UPC label etc. were all identical to my other Ray Bans and authentic. I really like these New Wayfarers because the fit and slope suit my face much better and they're overall lighter and more comfortable to wear. The lenses actually look much darker than they do in the picture, almost a full black/smoke color rather than a blue gradient. I really prefer the matte frame as it doesn't look like the cheap glossy plastic that is frequently imitated now, and it hides fingerprints much better also. It also won't scratch up as easy. Overall, great buy, don't hesitate to buy from Amazon!

This is my second set of Ray Bans. I purchased the first about 1985 and wore them for years, having to give them up as my eyes hit middle age. I missed wearing GOOD sunglasses, the prescription alternative just dosen't cut it. Until recently contacs had for a while allowed me to wear the Aviators, but the regular contacts, or the mono vision contacts just didn't work. I tried the multifocal and they work wonderfully. I brought my Aviators out of retirement, but decided to update. After going over all the Ray Ban site, I settled on the New Wayfarer. They did not disappoint. Fit great right out of the box. Looking forward to years of use from them. (PS I'm keeping the old Avaitor glasses for working ourside).

TL;DR: Prefer new Wayfarers for fit, durable for active use, reasonable lens replacement cost, effective lens gradient. Reviewing sunglasses is subjective, but I've been particularly pleased with the fit of the new Wayfarer style, which is slightly smaller than the original and suits my face better. I use them for both casual wear and during outdoor activities like running and coaching. This is my second pair; my first pair, which I've had for two years, is still in good shape despite cracked lenses (due to my own mishap). I appreciated the first pair enough to buy a backup while looking into lens repair options. The polarized replacement lenses from Luxottica are quite affordable at around $59, shipped. The crystal/glass lenses with a blue to brown fade are practical for driving, providing darker coverage at the top and lighter at the bottom for easy dashboard viewing. These sunglasses have endured rough handling, including being tossed in a backpack, dropped, and even stepped on, yet they still retain their shape and fit. The tortoise frame has a nice matte finish, and the hinges have remained firm, albeit slightly looser, over time. The glass lenses offer clear visibility and excellent polarization, showing minimal scratches even after extensive use. Overall, I'm satisfied with my initial purchase and reassured by having a backup. Their popularity also gives me confidence in the availability of replacement lenses in the future.

These glasses are so cool! A classic!

I ordered the Ray-Ban RB2132 894/76 Matte Havana Polarized sunglasses (55mm) at 20% off posted price, which seems to change quite often and probably tied to inventory levels. It was the best internet deal that I could find anywhere. Tip: I found this amazing Amazon offer good for 30 days upon submission under Shoes & Accessories. This promo worked for sunglasses after I received a 16 digit code by e-mail. This discount puts the net price at nearly 48% off the Ray-Ban published $180 list price. Shipping was free under Amazon Prime and as expected took 2 days. Local state sales tax was extra. The details indicated it was sold by: Amazon LLC. No other third party like Sunglass Express or Paris Miki Optical was named as seller. One careful note similar to a previous review: Matte Havana is darker than Tortoise. Luckily, I saw the Matte Havana at a local optical store beforehand and would have been surprised by the ad photo, which is lighter in color and probably Tortoise instead. Web photos of Matte Havana would probably show up nearly black. Also, the lens description of Blue Green Mirror Polarized matched the received product. However, the written description never said anything about Gradient, which is very evident in the actual sunglasses. This is why I only rated this product 4 out of 5 stars. How do I know they are authentic? The RB written initials were laser etched into the left lens. Ray-Ban P was imprinted in white written letters on the right lens. Ray-Ban was engraved into the button of the sunglass case. The saddle brown case even smelled like real Italian leather. The black Ray-Ban seal was silk-screened perfectly on the left side of the case. The `R' in Ray-Ban was correctly done with the small triangle midway on the left side of the 'R'. I double checked the polarization with my LCD watch by rotating the glasses horizontally and vertically. The time was totally non-visible in one direction and visible in the other direction. All of the white lettering inside both arms was clearly legible and correctly imprinted. The gold Ray-Ban letters were nicely raised on both temple arms. The CE mark and word Polarized was written on the right arm. As expected, the lens width was 55mm, lens height was 40mm and bridge width was 18mm. This pair of sunglasses was made in Italy and designed well, due to the weight of glass lenses, correct polarization and sturdy hinges. I believe the sunglasses are authentic and will be keeping them. When I placed my order, I knew there were only 8 reviews for this item (some less than positive), whereas 1300+ reviews for another Ray-Ban 1232 item. Since I knew about Amazon's liberal return policy, I took minimal risk for a great deal.

Tough and beautiful! They’re great!

In my opinion the ray ban wayfarer sunglasses are the best sunglasses ever made. I have the ray ban wayfarer meta in black as well as a regular pair of the classic wayfarer . They have the bigger sizes for my huge face which is great. They’re solid and built well. They’re worth every penny .

I was looking for a pair of sunglasses that had some more style than the Oakleys I've been wearing for years. I stumbled across the New Wayfarers on a blog and did some research on their fit. These sunglasses are an updated version of the classic Ray-Ban Wayfarers that celebrities have been wearing for decades. The lenses are not set at the same extreme angle the Wayfarers are, but they still have their own tilt and style. It provides a comfortable fit and doesn't move around when I turn my head. I would say that I have an average size head and the stems fit comfortably over my ears. To give you some reference, I purchased the 55mm black frames with black polarized lenses. The lenses are crystal clear and are clearly polarized as the LCD screen on my phone looks slightly distorted while viewing it with these glasses. There is a little bit of lens flare on the back-side of the lenses if the Sun hits the lenses from behind, but it's not really a problem. Overall, the build quality of the glasses is fantastic. The hinges are made of metal and swing freely, but still convey a strong, solid build quality. The glasses had all of the hallmarks of true Ray-Ban glasses such as the Ray-Ban print on the upper right lens, a RB etching on the left lens, the correct metal hinges, and the correct style printing on the inside of the stems. The glasses also came with a Ray-Ban case and cleaning cloth. You can easily pair these sunglasses with a casual t-shirt and shorts duo or add a bit of sophistication to your business dress or suit. The only complaint that I could possibly make is that the glasses are built so well, they're slightly heavy. They leave small, red indentations on the bridge of my nose if I wear them for a long time. However, this is first-world problem and quickly goes away with a little rubbing. These will definitely be my go-to sunglasses from now on.