Ray-Ban RB3183 Black, Green Lenses Review
They have changed! Now more blue and darker!
I have had my original pair for about 5 years and they have been my favorite glasses. The lenses block out just enough light to work great in bright sun, but aren't too dark indoors or while driving. These glasses fit my face perfectly and are very light. My original pair lenses are separating at the bottom. It's because these are frameless and when set on a surface, the lens layers are actually touching the surface. Over time, they can delaminate. It is not in my field of vision yet, so I still wear them.
I just got my new pair in from Amazon. I noticed that every store I checked, they were Made in China. I checked numerous local SunGlass Huts, Saks, Macys, the airport sunglass store, etc. All were Made in China. I figured if they all were now, I might as well get them as cheaply as possible on Amazon ($95).
The Made in China lenses are darker than my previous pair. They also seem to be more reflective and have a blue hue to them. Note that the printing on the inside are the exact same model, with the exception of Made in China versus Made in Italy and the old versions also say TOP BAR. The fit feels the exact same, but I am not sure I like the lens darkness. Time will tell if build and material quality are the same.
See pics of differences.
Photo 1: Blue lenses are the Made in China version.
Photo 2: The darker are the Made in China version. You can see the delamination of my old pair in the bottom part of the lens.
Photo 3: Writing is exact same, except new version don't say "TOP BAR".
Photo 4: Writing is exact same except China vs Italy.
