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The Oasis: Vintage-Inspired Sunglasses | William Painter
SPOTLIGHT

The Oasis: Vintage-Inspired Sunglasses

The Oasis is built around a vintage design that carries a quiet sense of class. It delivers an iconic, retro-leaning look with...

Mar 30, 2021 · 2 min read
The Best Titanium Sunglasses for Men in 2026
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The Best Titanium Sunglasses for Men in 2026

The best titanium sunglasses for men balance four things: a genuinely light and durable frame, real lens quality, a style you will...

Jan 19, 2021 · 4 min read
The Constellation: Stainless Steel Aviator Sunglasses | William Painter
AVIATOR

The Constellation: Stainless Steel Aviator Sunglasses

The Constellation is our tribute to the golden age of air travel, a sleek aviator named after the Lockheed Constellation airliner. Built...

Oct 8, 2020 · 2 min read
Lightweight and Durable Sunglasses: Why You Should Not Have to Choose
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Lightweight and Durable Sunglasses: Why You Should Not Have to Choose

For most sunglasses, lightweight and durable pull in opposite directions. Thin, light frames tend to be fragile, and the tough ones tend...

Sep 15, 2020 · 3 min read
The Most Durable Sunglasses: What Makes a Pair Last
DURABILITY

The Most Durable Sunglasses: What Makes a Pair Last

The most durable sunglasses are the ones that solve all three ways a pair normally dies: the lens shatters, the frame snaps,...

Jul 30, 2020 · 4 min read
The Level: Durable Everyday Titanium Sunglasses | William Painter
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The Level: Durable Everyday Titanium Sunglasses

The Level is the pair you reach for when you want one frame that does everything and survives all of it. It...

May 21, 2020 · 2 min read
How Durable Are Titanium Sunglasses, Really?
DURABILITY

How Durable Are Titanium Sunglasses, Really?

Very durable. Titanium frames resist the three things that kill most sunglasses, bending, snapping, and corrosion, far better than plastic or ordinary...

Feb 25, 2020 · 4 min read
Titanium vs. Acetate vs. Stainless Steel Sunglasses
COMPARISON

Titanium vs. Acetate vs. Stainless Steel Sunglasses

Titanium is the best all-around choice for durability, light weight, and hypoallergenic comfort, which makes it ideal for daily and active wear....

Sep 17, 2019 · 4 min read
What Makes a High-Quality Polarized Lens (and How to Spot a Cheap One)
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What Makes a High-Quality Polarized Lens (and How to Spot a Cheap One)

The single biggest difference between a high-quality polarized lens and a cheap one is how the polarization is built in. The best...

Jul 25, 2019 · 4 min read
The Gold Hook: Gold Titanium Sunglasses With a Bottle Opener | William Painter
SPOTLIGHT

The Gold Hook: Gold Titanium Sunglasses With a Bottle Opener

The Hook is the frame the entire William Painter line is built on, the aerospace-grade titanium pair with a bottle opener machined...

Jun 12, 2019 · 2 min read
Sunglasses With a Lifetime Warranty: What It Really Means
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Sunglasses With a Lifetime Warranty: What It Really Means

A lifetime warranty on sunglasses is only worth as much as the words around it. The good ones cover loss, breakage, and...

Apr 2, 2019 · 5 min read
Are Titanium Sunglasses Worth It? A Buyer's Breakdown
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Are Titanium Sunglasses Worth It? A Buyer's Breakdown

For anyone who wears sunglasses every day, or who is hard on their gear, titanium is worth it. The frames are lighter,...

Nov 13, 2018 · 5 min read