"This blog post was written by LINEGEAR in「 June 2021 」and has been translated into English"
"About Romeo 1 equipped with the ultimate ★NXT® polarized photochromic lenses and other updates."
2021/06/18
Theme: Blog
NXT® POLARIZED VARIA™ (Polarized Photochromic NXT® lenses) Flash Black - ROMEO1
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Hello, everyone.
How are you doing?
↑NXT® POLARIZED VARIA™ ／ROMEO1
The eagerly awaited NXT® polarized photochromic lenses will be available for sale at the end of this month.
So, today, I'd like to write about the polarized photochromic NXT® lenses.
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Those who have been reading this blog regularly probably already know,
but for those who are reading this blog for the first time or those wondering about NXT® lenses,
let me start by briefly explaining the functions and variations of NXT® lenses.
Even if you already know, I would appreciate it if you could read it as a review.
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NXT＠ The no ordinary, no compromise sun lens.
What are NXT® lenses?
NXT® lenses are made of transparent plastic material that exhibits excellent impact resistance. Developed in the United States for military purposes, NXT® possesses a combination of lightness and strength that was previously impossible with conventional plastic materials, along with distortion-free optical characteristics. NXT® demonstrates innovative performance that surpasses the limits of other available transparent plastic materials.
In simple terms, it's the next-generation lens made of a very clear, strong, and low-distortion new material.
'The key point is that these NXT® lenses have 'all the features required for sunglass lenses.'
- Impact resistance
- Clarity
- Durability
- Heat resistance
- Lightweight with comprehensive functionality
- Comfort
What's even more noteworthy is that there are 4 variations, allowing users to choose the functionality based on their purposes."
◆ Four Variations ◆
① NXT® EMBEDDED: GOOD
(Standard, non-polarized, non-photochromic)
② NXT® VARIA™: BETTER 1
(Photochromic lens)
③ NXT® POLARIZED: BETTER 2
(Polarized lens)
④ NXT® POLARIZED VARIA™: BEST
(Polarized photochromic lens)
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And,
What LINEGEAR is releasing this time is, as mentioned in the table above, the 'BEST' lens, the polarized photochromic NXT® lens.
One more thing,
NXT® is a brand, and the sales rights for the material are held by a French company called 'Essilor Sun Solution.'
(I mentioned it before, but the current OAKLEY/Luxottica is also within the same group.)
Essilor Sun Solution
https://www.essilor-sunsolution.com/nxt-sun-lens
The sales representative for NXT® lenses in Japan is Eye See Japan Co., Ltd.
I.C.Japan
In other words, all NXT® lenses worldwide are supplied exclusively by Essilor.
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The flow is as follows:
The NXT® lenses sold by LINEGEAR undergo mirror and AR coating domestically by I.C. Japan before being sold as LINEGEAR's unique lens colors.
Therefore, at other stores, you cannot purchase NXT® lenses with these mirror and AR coatings.
Furthermore, under the concept of 'Revive X-Metal,' LINEGEAR aims to reproduce OAKLEY's original colors in NXT® lenses.
By incorporating the latest material, NXT® lenses, into X-Metal frames, LINEGEAR is evolving X-Metal into a modern version.
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For those who want to know more about NXT® lenses, please check the link below.
I.C. Japan
In the product development of LINEGEAR's NXT® lenses, we have received tremendous support from the staff at I.C. Japan Co., Ltd.
We would like to express our gratitude. Thank you as always.
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Now, let's take a closer look at the NXT® polarized photochromic lenses that we are releasing this time.
The base lens are here:
ICRX POLAR NXTV S392/35
The transparency range is from 36% to 10%.
A silver mirror has been added to this lens.
Well then, let's give it a try.
"Hmm, it's easy to see."
Well, it's NXT®, so the clarity of vision is outstanding.
"And no glare either."
Because it's polarized.
The outdoor performance is outstanding.
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Regarding the photochromic function:
Without photochromic adjustment
Similar to OAKLEY Slate Iridium.
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With photochromic adjustment
Similar to OAKLEY Black Iridium.
Outdoors , it darkens with photochromic adjustment. The mirror effect is also working, and the scenery is perfectly reflected in the lens.
Additionally,
I'll include some images to give you an idea of how they look when worn.
The view through the lens is in gray.
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Others
AR (anti-reflective) coating
The lens darkness may vary depending on the situation, so the images may not represent a uniform appearance.
In general, it's a 'gray-based silver mirror'.
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As for my personal impressions from using it, as mentioned earlier, isn't it the ultimate lens for outdoor use?
In essence, being a polarized lens, it is best suited for situations where you want to reduce glare.
Regarding whether I felt the difference between polarized NXT® and polarized photochromic NXT®, the answer is yes.
The photochromic glare adjustment function supports various situations, making the polarized function more visible. The intensity of the polarization is significantly reduced when using the polarized feature, allowing for comfortable use without feeling tired.
I found that this lens is suitable for all outdoor situations, including mornings, evenings, and lightly cloudy, and sunny conditions.
Particularly, the moment when the lens transitions from 'sunny' to 'cloudy,' where the lens cuts glare with the polarized feature and brightens the field of view with the photochromic feature, was when I felt the advantage of this lens the most.
Visible 
, everything in vivid detail
. Experiencing the unique feeling with the polarized photochromic NXT®, was quite an uplifting and special experience that I had never encountered before.
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As for the sales schedule and pricing,
it will be available for purchase on the website at the end of this month (scheduled for June 25).
We will start sales for the following X-Metal frames:
- Juliet
- Mars
- Romeo 1
- X-METAL XX
- Penny
- Half X
- Romeo 2
The selling price will be 14,800 yen (including tax). *Romeo 2 and Half X will be 16,000 yen.
Please consider it.
For more information about NXT lenses, those interested can find detailed explanations in past articles by clicking on the link below.
I would appreciate it if you could take a moment to read them.
Lastly, regarding future plans:
Starting July 1st, we plan to hold our annual 15% OFF Summer Sale.
I would like to provide more details about this in the next blog, so please stay tuned.
That concludes it for now.
Thank you very much for reading until the end.
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REVIVE X-METAL!
