{"product_id":"ray-ban-meta-wayfarer-optical-nz","title":"Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Optical (Gen 3) — Smart Glasses 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 Optical (Gen 3) — smart optical frames dispensed, glazed 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\u003eSupplied Rx-ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese come with a clear demo lens and are made to be glazed to your prescription. Choose your size and frame colour above; we make them up in single vision, progressive, sun tint, blue-light filter or Transitions after measuring you in practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrescription range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supported range is \u003cstrong\u003e-12.00 to +6.00 total power\u003c\/strong\u003e, which covers most short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism. Because the frame front houses the camera and electronics, prisms and some specialty designs may fall outside the supported range — our optometrists check yours before you commit and will tell you plainly if it can't be made up.\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 clear demo 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 the optical centres still have to line up with your pupils — which matters more on a front-heavy frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePupil distance and fitting height measured in person, not typed into a box\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\u003eWhat's the difference between Wayfarer Optical and the Wayfarer sunglasses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Optical version ships with a clear demo lens and is designed to be glazed to your prescription; the sunglasses version comes with a finished sun or Transitions lens. Same frame, camera, speakers and Meta AI in both.\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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