Savile Row 18Kt Walmer

Excellent glasses, superbly made, great fit & great bridge without nose pads. Definitely pricey but definitely worth it! (and hope they last a long time!)

For the cost (and the extra wait-time as these frames are "handmade"), I'm a bit underwhelmed. Overall, they feel a little fragile. Most troublesome, though, is that one of the hinges seizes up when you attempt to open the glasses, and it requires some serious force to get the temple fully extended. This is especially odd due to this "handmade" claim, as well as the fact that they were supposedly inspected before they left England--at least there was a hand-signed card in the case with the glasses as proof that someone checked them over. They look nice and are unique. I was just hoping for better quality.

One of my requirements for new eyeglasses was that they have a saddle bridge, and not nose-pads. I hate the way the nose-pads accumulate grunge, and it's tough to clean off. Also, the saddle bridge just works better for me. Another requirement is that they be lightweight, and minimalist in style. My prior frames were the Neostyle "College" - extremely lightweight, minimal, saddle bridge... I had these frames for over 20 years! I found a couple of sources for the types of frames I wanted, one being the Vintage Optical website. They had quite a few acceptable frames, but I preferred a one-stop solution. I am happy to report that I also found the Savile Row line offered through FramesDirect.com. The closest to my current frames, in terms of size, bridge, etc., offered by Savile Row was the Walmer (OSRC12). Also, I now need progressive lenses, and the slightly larger lens area of the Walmer (compared to my Neostyle frames), made them a perfect choice. So that's what I ordered. Since these frames are made-to-order, in England, there was a little bit of a wait to get them, but the wait was worth it. What I received from Algha (the manufacturer of Savile Row) and FramesDirect was a striking pair of eyeglasses that are simply perfect. I couldn't be happier with either the product, or the process. Thanks. - s.west

This is my first pair of glasses from FramesDirect.com and my first pair of Savile Row glasses. The website was fantastic to use and the customer service excellent. These glasses are the best pair of frames I have ever owned. The craftsmanship is impeccable. I was tired of buying low quality frames only to have them break or wear out in just little while. These should last me a very long time.