Persol PO0714 Aviator Sunglasses

For the past ten years or so, Ray-Ban has had a major comeback and been all the rage amongst higher-end sunglasses. Nearly everyone I know has a pair of wayfarers or clubmasters (myself included). But there's an immediate difference you can feel when you hold or wear a pair of Persols versus Ray-Bans or Oakleys or other $100+ plastic sunglasses, and that's craftmanship. Where as the latter feel mass produced and unoriginal and, dare I say cheap, the Persols have a solid weight to them, an array of gorgeous details, and both a seemingly paradoxical blend of history/legacy and originality. ESPECIALLY true for this model. The folding/hinge mechanisms are a demonstration of form and function - they look beautiful and perform solidly. These glasses are beautiful but do not feel flimsy at all. I love even holding the small, palm-sized pouch containing my perfectly folded up pair of Persols. The only thing I'm even slightly miffed by is that the narrowest model is still to wide for me - they will eventually slide down my face, or, worse, if I bend over, fall straight to the ground. However, that's nothing a leash like Croakies couldn't fix. Additionally, I want to call out Amazon's spectacular customer service here. A third party seller accidentally sent me the wrong pair of sunglasses. Amazon went above and beyond to remedy the mistake. They not only told me to keep the other pair (also Persols, not cheap) but they refunded me the full amount so that I could place a new third party order for the correct pair. In this day and age, that was such a wonderful experience.

Apart from the Steve McQueen 60s and 70s chic, this is an overall excellent pair of glasses. It has a timeless elegance and it can be worn by anyone no matter young or old as the 714s have stayed faithful to their original 60s design. It just flatters your face no matter the circumstances as it has a versatility no other sunglasses have and the vintage cool look can be either formal or casual. Personally this is my third pair of 714s over a span of 15 years and they've been extremely resistant and durable. I don't fold them very often (so if you're not after this feature, perhaps the 649s would be better value-wise) but the style alone justifies the price. And with the discounted price on Amazon, I don't see any reason why anyone wouldn't go for a pair of Persols over some flimsy generic Ray Bans. I can't see any issue with them; only perhaps that they're nearly impossible to get them lensed (or re-lensed) as not many places accept the responsibility and the lenses are generally extremely expenses. But otherwise, 100% worth the price. In fact, buy a second pair!

I just received my Persol Aviator sunglasses, model 714. Cool glasses; however, I expected a brand-new item from a luxury brand with stringent quality control standards from Italy. They should have arrived in a presentable and unworn state. Unfortunately, these glasses appear to be refurbished. They arrived dirty, with fingerprints and scratches covering the frame. I have purchased these glasses before in brand-new condition without these flaws. It's disappointing to find $400 glasses with such frame scratches, which I consider unacceptable.

Bought the 714 model (the folding version) in the 54 mm size with the polarized lenses (not all come with polarized lenses so be sure before you order). Nice piece of equipment and they fit well on my head, but be aware that the 54 mm (standard) model lenses are pretty big and some users may find the 52 mm size a better fit. You'll just have to try them out, I needed the longer 140 mm arms on the 54 mm size. Construction seems top quality and the folding mechanism is precise and tight, the included case is very nice. All in all these are stylish, classic Persol sunglasses and the price was about 1/2 of the list price. Happy customer.

I gave this Persol 5/5 stars because I loved the quality and style, however I returned them because they didn't fit right on my face. I don't think that's a reason to fault these sunglasses, as fit is a highly personalized experience. They just didn't work for me. I just happen to have an "odd head size." They may work really well for someone else. I repeat, the quality of this product is impressive. The attention to function, especially as it relates to the hinges is outstanding and the hinged feature adds to "curb appeal." Anyone seeking an upscale look probably couldn't do better than the 714's. Unfortunately, they're just not the right fit for me. Do keep in mind that this product comes in both 52 & 54mm lens widths. I may need something much wider, so I'm looking at other Persol models that come in the 60mm width range. Good luck.

Decided to try these because of the price and because I love the special edition Capri Persol glasses I’ve owned for years. The flex in the arms make these very comfortable to wear. Comes wrapped in original plastic inside Persol case and box. I didn’t realize the sunglass case was going to be so small—a size where your glasses always need to be folded to fit. I will be buying a sunglass sleeve for these because the hardware on these glasses make me nervous. Folding the arms in and out of the mechanism takes a bit of force and I’m not ready to put so much wear and tear on these glasses right away. I’m very disappointed that these glasses came with so many imperfections. I just received them today and the frame is dinged in so many places. Some are scratches and some are scrapes. Luckily the lenses are flawless. Tempered glass and not polarized lenses if you’re wondering. The damage to to frame makes me nervous about the authenticity of these glasses, but the quality and weight of the acetate, hardware, and lenses compared to my much more expensive Persol glasses make me believe these are genuine...just damaged. Holding off on wearing until I decide whether it’s worth returning.

People should really include the seller they bought from in the reviews for these. Got mine from DesignerBrandGurus -- the Havana/Brown in 52mm. Very impressed. Ordered them on a Thursday with one day shipping, and they were in New York from kentucky by 7am the following morning. The glasses came in/with all of the proper retail packaging one expects from Persol, which is, if nothing else, a good sign. Now, for the glasses themselves. A solid weight, seemingly good construction at first glance. At second glance--still good actually! The hinges and classic Persol touches like the metal strips on the arms are all fantastic quality, not just painted on. The glasses also are definitely polarized, which I honestly didn't expect despite the title of the product due to the price point. Doing a quick test by looking through the glasses at a reflection shows this.

First purchase review. Beautiful glasses but unfortunately they are very crooked. The frames sit very far from your right eye and super close to your left. I have initiated a return and plan on buying the same pair again instantly in hopes the new pair are straight. Other than that they're fantastic. I tried these on multiple people's faces as well to make sure it wasn't just me. I will update my review to five stars if the replacement pair are in fact straight. Second purchase. They are great! Completely straight and very very nice. As soon as you touch them you can feel the quality. Leather pouch is very nice although you do have to fold the glasses to use it. First pair were crooked second were perfect!