How can you tell if Ray-Bans are fake?
Original Ray-Ban sunglasses will have “RB” or “Ray Ban etched onto the corner of the left lens to prove its authenticity. If the etching is missing, or a low quality or painted on the glasses will be fake. Other signs to spot a fake pair of Ray-Bans include the packaging and way in which they are boxed to ship.
Are Ray-Bans that say made in China fake?
Well you can now rest-assured that you are getting the same quality Ray-Bans from China than you are from Italy. Luxottica, the world’s largest eyewear company, OWNS Ray-Ban (along with many other well-known brands). They have chosen to use China as a manufacturing location along with Italy.
How can I find my Ray-Ban model?
The first thing we need to do to identify the model number Ray-Ban is to find the serial number that appears on arm or temple. Once we identify the model number will see that such a nomenclature and RBXXXX This will be our model Ray-Ban appears.
Do all Ray-Bans have the logo on the lens?
All new Ray-Bans have a “RB” etched onto one lens (check the far left side of the left lens). On fakes the etching will either be missing or of poor quality. The “RB” etching should be crisp and etched, not painted on.
What does 901 mean on Ray-Bans?
In our example it is 2132 which stands for the very popular new wayfarer model. In this case you do not only have the model printed on the temple in numbers but also in letters which is not the case with every Ray Ban. Next follows the number 901 which stands for the color of the frame.
Are real Ray-Bans Made in Italy?
However, Luxottica, Ray-Ban manufacturer, has its factories both in China and Italy. Although the majority of production is based in Italy, a few models are still manufactured in China exclusively, or in both Italian and Chinese factories.
What do the numbers on Ray-Bans mean?
The width or diameter of the lens is the first number (52-18-140) The bridge width is the distance between the two lenses (52-18-140) Bridge. The 3rd number of the sequence is the length of the temples (52-18-140)
What does 901 mean on Ray-Ban?
Ray-Ban colour code numbers For example, RB2149 901 is the classic Wayfarer in its standard 901 black colour while RB3026 L2821 is the full Aviator Large Metal II model that comes with a gold-coloured metal frame. Even mixed colour frames will get their colour code.