When we buy sunglasses or prescription glasses, the numbering that identifies them usually appears on the arm of the glasses in most cases. However, when we buy an original replacement part for glasses, sometimes this numbering does not match that of the glasses.
Why is the numbering of replacement parts different?
Here is the reason: some manufacturers decide to separate the production line of glasses from that of replacement parts. This way, it is easy to identify whether we are dealing with a replacement part or the original glasses, and it avoids confusion for warranties.
Ray-Ban is the main brand that separates the numbering of replacement parts from that of glasses. Does this mean my replacement part is not original? No, it is 100% original if you have purchased it from authorized stores of the brand.
These are some of the common codes you will see on the best-selling replacement parts:
- Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses: RB2140 901 50 150
- Ray-Ban Wayfarer lenses: RRB2140 AA RC001
- Ray-Ban Wayfarer arms: RAJ3031AA RC004 150
Is there a difference between replacement parts and the glasses?
No, the arms, lenses, screws, nose pads, end pieces… are exactly the same as those on the glasses, with the corresponding logos and features.
How do I identify the exact model of my glasses to order a replacement part?
For that, you should check the information on the arm, read here what that information means.
Now that you know some brands identify replacement parts with different codes than those on the glasses, you can visit all the brands and original replacement parts for glasses we have at gafasdeoptica.com and keep your designer glasses always like new.
