Ray-Ban Round Reverse Polarized Sunglasses
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Ray-Ban Reverse Polarized Technology in an Iconic Round Frame
The Ray-Ban Round Reverse (RBR0103S) reimagines one of the most recognizable silhouettes in eyewear. Where a conventional lens curves outward, the Reverse lens curves inward, concave toward the face. That geometry is not just a visual statement; it produces a flatter optical plane that delivers sharper, more accurate vision from edge to edge. Paired with full polarization and a high-performance anti-reflective coating that reduces glare by up to 70%, the Round Reverse is engineered to perform as distinctly as it looks.
Concave Lens Construction and Optical Performance
The defining feature of the Reverse collection is the lens curvature itself. By inverting the lens from the standard convex shape to a concave profile, Ray-Ban eliminates the distortion that often appears at the periphery of traditional round lenses. The result is a cleaner, more uniform field of view across the entire lens surface. The polarized filter blocks horizontally polarized glare from reflective surfaces, while the AR treatment further reduces residual surface reflections. For driving, on the water, or anywhere high-contrast lighting creates eye strain, the combination is meaningfully better than a standard polarized lens alone.
Lens material is bio-based plastic, a departure from the mineral glass found in some Ray-Ban classics. Bio-based lenses are lighter and more impact-resistant, which suits the oversized round format of the Reverse without adding weight at the nose bridge.
Metal Frame and Fit System
The frame is precision-constructed from metal in a Phantos shape, which broadens the classic round template into a subtly angular oval, adding contemporary proportion without abandoning the round silhouette. The slender wire-rim construction keeps the overall frame weight minimal. Temples measure 140mm and the fit is rated Regular. The bridge features adjustable nose pads, allowing a personalized, secure fit on a range of nose profiles, a feature absent from many round metal frames in this price tier.
Frame dimensions: hinge-to-hinge 133mm, lens height 49.7mm, bridge 21mm, eye size 53mm. These measurements put the lens on the larger end of the round family, giving the Reverse its signature presence while the reverse curvature keeps the lens tucked closer to the face than the profile implies.
RBR0103S Key Features
- Reverse (concave) lens geometry for edge-to-edge optical clarity
- Polarized lenses block horizontal glare from reflective surfaces
- High-performance AR coating reduces glare up to 70%
- Bio-based plastic lens material: lightweight and impact-resistant
- Metal Phantos frame construction
- Adjustable nose pads for a custom, secure fit
- Regular fitting; hinge-to-hinge 133mm, temple length 140mm
- Sold by an authorized Ray-Ban retailer, eligible for all manufacturer warranties
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Specifications
- Model
- RBR0103S Round Reverse
- Frame Shape
- Phantos
- Frame Material
- Metal
- Lens Treatment
- Polarized
- Lens Material
- Bio-based plastic
- AR Glare Reduction
- Up to 70%
- Lens Height
- 49.7mm
- Eye Size
- 53mm
- Bridge Width
- 21mm
- Hinge to Hinge
- 133mm
- Temple Length
- 140mm
- Fitting
- Regular
- Nose Pads
- Adjustable
- Gender
- Women's
- Authorized Retailer
- Yes, manufacturer warranty eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ray-Ban Reverse polarized technology?
- Ray-Ban Reverse technology inverts the standard lens curvature from convex to concave, bending the lens inward toward the face. This creates a flatter optical plane for sharper, more accurate vision across the full lens surface. Combined with polarization and an AR coating that reduces glare by up to 70%, the Reverse lens outperforms a standard polarized lens on both clarity and glare control.
- What is the difference between Ray-Ban Reverse and standard polarized sunglasses?
- Standard polarized lenses curve outward (convex) and filter glare using a polarizing film. Ray-Ban Reverse lenses curve inward (concave) and layer a high-performance AR coating on top of polarization, reducing total glare by up to 70%. The concave geometry also produces a more uniform, distortion-free field of view compared to a conventional polarized round lens.
- What is the Ray-Ban RBR0103S?
- RBR0103S is the model number for the Ray-Ban Round Reverse. It applies the concave Reverse lens design to Ray-Ban's classic round silhouette, combining polarization, AR glare reduction, a metal Phantos frame, and adjustable nose pads in one package.
- Are the Ray-Ban Round Reverse sunglasses at Island Water Sports authentic?
- Yes. Island Water Sports is an authorized Ray-Ban retailer. Every pair sold in store and online is genuine and fully eligible for Ray-Ban's manufacturer warranties and guarantees.
- Do the Ray-Ban Round Reverse sunglasses have adjustable nose pads?
- Yes. The RBR0103S features adjustable metal nose pads that let you customize the bridge fit for different nose profiles, improving both comfort and stability during extended wear.
- What face shapes work with the Round Reverse frame?
- Ray-Ban states the Reverse lens collection is precision-engineered to fit every face shape. The Phantos frame shape broadens the classic round silhouette into a subtly angular oval that tends to complement angular and oval face structures particularly well, and the adjustable nose pads help the frame seat securely across a wide range of face geometries.
- How much do the Ray-Ban Round Reverse Polarized Sunglasses cost?
- The Ray-Ban Round Reverse Polarized Sunglasses are priced at $252.00. Use the variant picker on this page to confirm current pricing and select your option.