{"product_id":"ray-ban-meta-wayfarer-nz","title":"Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer (Gen 3) — Smart Sunglasses NZ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Pre-order — reserve your pair with a refundable deposit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border-left:4px solid #1a73e8;padding:8px 12px;background:#f3f7ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaid a Ray-Ban Meta pre-order deposit?\u003c\/strong\u003e This Gen 3 model is the equivalent of the Gen 2 option you chose. Deposit holders are supplied first from the first shipment, and your $100 deposit comes off the price — use code \u003cstrong\u003eMETA-DEPOSIT-100\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout or ask us to send your invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRay-Ban Meta Wayfarer (Gen 3) — smart sunglasses dispensed and fitted in-practice by the optometrists and dispensing opticians at Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIconic Ray-Ban. Quietly clever.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape that started it all. A classic Wayfarer front, now with a camera, open-ear speakers and microphones built into the frame. Capture a moment, take a call, listen to music or ask Meta AI a question without reaching for your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat they do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamera\u003c\/strong\u003e in the frame front for hands-free photos and video, with a visible capture light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-ear speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e for music, podcasts and calls — nothing in your ears, so you stay aware of traffic and conversation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrophones and Meta AI\u003c\/strong\u003e for hands-free questions, messages and calls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharging case\u003c\/strong\u003e that tops the glasses up between wears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Rx lenses\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed for optical mounting across most prescriptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's new in Gen 3\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/rbm-gen3-features-whats-new.jpg?v=1790144992\" alt=\"What's new in Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3)\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e36% smaller camera and capture light\u003c\/strong\u003e than Gen 2, for a more natural look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 9 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e on a single charge, plus up to 50 more hours from the charging case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 MP ultra-wide camera\u003c\/strong\u003e, 3K Ultra HD video at 30 fps, adjustable stabilisation, 32 GB storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6-microphone array\u003c\/strong\u003e with advanced wind-noise reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlimmer temples\u003c\/strong\u003e (1 mm lower and thinner) and \u003cstrong\u003eadjustable temple tips\u003c\/strong\u003e that our dispensers bend to the shape of your head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssignable action button\u003c\/strong\u003e so the tap does what you use most\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6, IPX4 water resistance, iOS 17+ and Android 10+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLenses and colours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your size, lens and frame colour above. Clear BLF\u0026amp;AR is a clear lens with blue-light filter and anti-reflective coating; G15 Green and Grey are classic sun tints; polarised options cut glare off water and road; Transitions Gen S lenses adapt from clear indoors to tinted outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYes — they take your prescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle vision, progressive, sun tint, blue-light filter or Transitions. The supported range is \u003cstrong\u003e-12.00 to +6.00 total power\u003c\/strong\u003e. Some lens and frame combinations work better than others, and we'll tell you honestly which is right for your prescription rather than just taking the order. Higher prescriptions, prisms and some specialty designs may fall outside the supported range — we check before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included, and what costs extra\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe price shown covers the frame as supplied, with its standard lens. Prescription lenses, and non-prescription treatments such as photochromic (light-reactive) lenses, tints, polarisation, mirror finishes and blue-light filters, are quoted separately and may carry an additional cost. We'll price your exact frame and lens combination before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy them from an optometrist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese aren't an ordinary pair of glasses, and they shouldn't be posted out like a phone case. The electronics sit in the temples, the weight sits differently on your face, and if there's a prescription in them the optical centres still have to line up with your pupils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasured, fitted and adjusted in practice by optometrists and dispensing opticians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApp set-up done with you before you leave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine NZ stock with local support — not a grey-market import without warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptometrist-owned, Hamilton, since 1969\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmart eyewear ships by tracked, insured courier and is excluded from our standard free-shipping offer. Signature is required on delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry a frame on at 38 Lake Road, Frankton, Hamilton — we ship nationwide across New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer with prescription lenses in New Zealand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Gen 3 Wayfarer accepts prescription lenses from -12.00 to +6.00 total power (single vision, progressive, Transitions or tinted). Our optometrists check your script against that range before you commit, and refund your deposit if it can't be made up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add my prescription to the Wayfarer sunglasses, or do I need the Optical version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eEither works. The sunglasses can be re-glazed with a tinted, polarised or Transitions prescription lens. If you want a clear everyday lens, the Wayfarer Optical version is the better starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 and Gen 3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eGen 3 has a 36% smaller camera and capture light, a 6-mic array instead of 5, up to 9 hours of battery (Gen 2: up to 8), slimmer temples, adjustable temple tips and an assignable action button. Camera resolution (12 MP ultra-wide) and 3K video are the same. Gen 3 also adds the Aviator and Zena shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I choose Regular or Large?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegular (50 mm) suits most average faces; Large (53 mm) suits wider faces or anyone who finds standard Wayfarers tight at the temples. If you're unsure, come in and try both — we measure you rather than guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does the battery last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 9 hours of mixed use on a single charge, with up to 50 additional hours from the charging case. Heavy video or Live AI use drains it faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan they record without people knowing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A capture light on the frame turns on whenever the camera is recording, and the glasses will not take photos or video if that light is covered, tampered with or damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Ray-Ban Meta glasses waterproof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are IPX4 water resistant, which means splash and sweat resistant. They are not for swimming or heavy rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich phones work with Ray-Ban Meta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eiOS 17 and later, or Android 10 and later, with the Meta AI app installed. They connect over Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have to buy in person, or can you ship them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth. We ship nationwide by tracked, insured courier with signature on delivery. We recommend a fitting at 38 Lake Road, Frankton, so we can adjust the frame, set up the app and check your prescription.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there an age limit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe sell camera glasses to adults 18 and over only, and every pair's serial number is recorded against the buyer under our terms and conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Rose Optometry an authorised Ray-Ban Meta stockist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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