Randolph Engineering Aviators Review - Alternatives like America Optical
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- A review of Randolph Engineering Aviators and my experience with the Randolph Engineering brand. I talk about the quality and support offered from Randolph Engineering and some alternatives such as Ray-Ban and American Optical.
I am not affiliated with any of these companies nor do I get any sort of incentive for speaking about them.
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Don't give up on the Randolphs, they are excellent! Remember, all wire frame sunglasses are adjustable - never wear them as is out of the box. They need to be fitted to your face. The front curvature can be curved a little more if needed, or flattened out to be more square to the temples. Just grab with both thumbs and index fingers at the solder joints and bring it in a little. Before doing this, trace the original curve on a piece of paper to see what the starting curve was before adjustment, this will give you a reference.
This will also bring in the temples a little too, which will help clamp them to your head a little better. You want the temple arms to show a little tension curve or bend in them when worn. On a similar note, you can heat up the clear bayonets with a hairdryer (slowly, and just warm, not hot), and you can form them to fit your skull shape perfectly, which will also keep them in place. While forming them, while warm, hold them to the desired curve for a short while while they cool, to keep the desired curve. Repeat as necessary.
Next up, adjust the nose pads for better contact on the bridge. Bringing them closer inwards will raise the glasses on your face, and moving them outwards will lower them. If they don't have proper contact, they can leave marks on your nose.
Lastly, you can adjust the pantoscopic tilt, to bring the lower portion of the lenses closer to your cheeks. Be very carful with this adjustment as it can damage lenses in the process. And to do this, it needs to have both lenses in otherwise the orbital will get bend and not fit the lens properly on the missing one.
Once fitted properly, they won't slip off either. If you're sweating a lot, they slide a little, but other than that, they shouldn't fall off, even when looking down. And, those are a good size for your face size and shape.
Randolph's warranty only covers the frames, namely the solder joints or hinges, as far as I know.
And no, I don't work for Randolph! But I do have many pairs of these. Some going back to the 90's and some new. All of mine have the glass lenses and I don't notice the weight at all, and are very comfortable.
Thanks for the great details! Are you in the market for another pair? ;)
@@robertesell Maybe! I'm sending you an email...
Thanks for the info. I bought the gold frames and green glass lenses Randolph’s. They look great and quality is like no other. Only issue was they felt pretty heavy. I started adjusting the frames and they’re slowly starting to feel better.
It sucks that your lens broke. But in all fairness, their warranty is on their website and its pretty clear what is covered and what isn't. I've worn glasses and contacts/sunglasses for year, it's a common necessity to check for screw tightness periodically on glasses. I've had prescription lenses fall out. I got my Randolph's a few months ago and my experience has been good. Try Maui Jim's, they have great sunglasses too and many have a more rounded shape.
No matter what your thoughts are for me Randolph is better than Ray-Ban & AO. How much.
A lot of people do like Randolph.
American Optical uses slightly thinner materials, has actually a bit more of a curve and the joints are not that flush. You are paying about 60 dollars more for about 30 dollars more of quality. The sizing is always interesting on a flat bottom aviator. 52, 55 (modern) 58 and a 61 (modern)...5 1/2 and a 6 1/2 or whatever--The 5 1/2 is equivalent to a 52..these were "pilot" or "aviator" distributed contracts from both companies-Lenses are not covered and replacement are about 30 dollars per lens This video could be better produced with more close ups and not just a guy talking but, a man who knows his reality. (Scotch could have been a bit more high end and from better distilleries.)
Thank you! I will check that out.
The Randolph and American Optical aviators are near identical as they are the same glasses built to military spec, for a specific job... To be worn with flight helmets and headsets. it was just a case of both companies being awarded contracts to produce the same product.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
I feel the same way about Randolph sunglasses: too expensive, too popularized, loathe the bayonet temples. I have the same predicament: i want a pair of premium quality double-bridge square aviators but i'd prefer to steer clear of the likes or Randolph and AO which is basically a toned-down Randolph, IMO.
And i am all for the all-glass lenses but they need not to fall off the frame, possibly.
Anyone has any suggestions?
Check out Maui Jim Kahunas. Aviator style but they are more rounded and let less light in on the sides. Metal frame. Glass lenses. Optics are as good or better than AO, Randolph, RayBan. And I think CS is way better. They will replace a lens or lenses for $75. Lifetime warranty on their glasses as well. Kahunas have been a popular model for twenty years.
I would have to question the financial considerations of a company that handed out high end lenses for life, their warranty looks like it protects against defective manufacturing.
I like Cartier
When it comes to eyewear, it always boils down to value.
It's hard to debate the fact that Randolph is better than companies like Ray Ban or the designer eyewear industry. However, is Randolph really worth twice the price of a Ray Ban? Really depends on where you're at.
I wiff waffled about them for years. Finally bit the bullet, I'm happy with them. Would buy them again. Not sure I would have a collection of them though.
Randolph is great! Thats your fault about the lens! You wanted somthing for free
It's pretty sad they don't actually honor that warranty. Good info, thanks. Maybe I'll just get my old Serengeti Velocity's re-lensed. (prescription)
Their warranty states that the lifetime warranty applies only to the frames. They also have a limited 2 year warranty, however, this does not cover accidental breakage, dropped, or scratched lenses, etc.
@@veetour I ended up just getting some Zenni optical wrap around sunglasses. I'm super happy with them and they cost a fraction of what Randolph or Serengeti would have been. The Trivex lenses are just as good or better than the freaking over-priced flying glasses I've bought in the past...
Your just mad buddy
stupid review ray ban and ao not even close
bias