[Updated May 2022] Example of purchasing glasses/sunglasses online - Flip-up & round glasses "Summer Rain [METRONOME]" I Metronome

Hello, I'm OKD from METRONOME-Tokyo Online, the official Japanese online store of METRONOME DESIGN INC., which sells METRONOME®, an eyeglasses and sunglasses brand founded in London.

This site sells a variety of frames and related products, focusing on original brand eyeglasses and sunglasses. Today, we continue to deliver unique eyeglasses and sunglasses to customers throughout Japan and overseas. This blog is regularly updated with new product introductions and other news.

This time, we would like to answer as many questions as possible that people have when using online shopping: "What is the actual product like?"

Although there are detailed descriptions, photos from various angles, and videos to help you, you may still be worried. Even on a certain huge online shopping mall site, you may find that the product is "not what you imagined."

After such an experience, you are less likely to want to buy the same thing, and you may feel a little uneasy about using that shopping mall (unless you are buying the exact same product as a familiar item).

table of contents

1. Introduction
   
   
2. Product arrival image
   
   
3. Conclusion

Recently, I've been using Resonance's ATTITUDE and METRONOME's Summer Rain . Both are new for 2021! (Please check out the specs for each frame on the product page.)

ATTITUDE

Summer Rain [METRONOME]

1. Introduction

Today, we will be talking about eyeglasses and sunglasses from our shop. As you may already know, our shop is an online store.

This shop was established after we learned that there are many people across the country who want to buy glasses or sunglasses but cannot go to the store or buy them even though they want to.

This online store sells a wide variety of frames, primarily Metronome brand eyeglasses and sunglasses. We also carry a wide selection of accessories and cases. The METRONOME Dictionary Book Tray is a stylish piece that can also be used as interior décor and is perfect for storing sunglasses.

When purchasing eyeglasses/sunglasses from an online store, the things you are most likely to be concerned about or worried about are the lenses, frame size, and what comes with the accessories.

We can explain the size and lenses through written communication, but it can be difficult to convey the actual condition of the product and what accessories will be included when it arrives to you.

(Basically includes the main body, case, and cleaning cloth)

So, this time I will write about what it will be like when you receive "METRONOME" brand eyeglasses/sunglasses if you purchase them online (or through a distributor) . As I will write later, the included products vary depending on the brand.

Specifically, even accessories with the same function (such as eyeglass cleaning cloths) have different designs. The cases also have the brand name printed on them. Please be aware of these differences.

2. Product arrival image

Now, I would like to introduce once again how the product you ordered will arrive, with photos of the packaging.

As a basic premise, our shop carries multiple brands of glasses/sunglasses.

For example, "Metronome" and "Resonance by Metronome" are different brands. Therefore, the included items are also different. (*Resonance is a sub-brand of the original Metronome. As the brand name suggests, its theme is "resonance." It is a series that offers a slightly more "resonant" design with the METRONOME taste, making it easier for anyone to resonate with, and at an affordable price.)

They also sell the classic design Trad, the popular MonkeyFlip (not their original brand), and TYBALT (released in 2022). They also have the watch brand Vague Watch CO.

For our first introduction to our stunning packaging, we'd like to introduce the "original Metronome." We'll send it to you with the image of what it would look like if you ordered it from our online shop and it was delivered to your home via Yamato Transport. *As we've mentioned repeatedly, the contents vary depending on the brand. *Due to unavoidable circumstances, the included items may change. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our shop staff before confirming your purchase.

First, when the product arrived, the outer box was huge!

The product arrived packaged in a special case (it's quite large!). This is common to the series known as the original metronome. The outer box is stylishly designed. Now, let's open the lid.

Step 2: First, let's start with the celite (glasses cleaning cloth).

Here we come face to face with Metronome's original celite (glasses cleaning cloth). It's an exciting original item. If you look closely, you'll see that the background of the celite is a drawing of glasses. It comes with the basic set, including the outer box, soft case, and glasses cleaning cloth.

Part 3: The original case and frame have arrived!

Then another case will come out (this one is also quite large, so it could be used as an accessory case). Inside this case is the item you ordered, which is in a soft case. The case is reminiscent of a book.

You can use the soft case that comes with the sunglasses to carry them around, and when storing them at home, you can keep them safely stored in this original case.

METRONOME and its other brands tend to focus on the materials and design of the eyeglass/sunglasses frames themselves, but they also pay close attention to the design of their cases and eyeglass cleaning cloths.

Step 4: The glasses or sunglasses you ordered will be delivered.

Finally! I finally got to meet the sunglasses I ordered. (Please excuse the messy desk of the photographer...) There's often an exciting time between buying them, receiving them, opening them, and trying them on.

Not only are the items themselves stylishly designed, but the designers have put in a lot of ingenuity to ensure that the entire experience is enjoyable.

As an aside, this storage case is also available separately (you can find it on the accessories page. Click here for a list of accessories and cases).

Glasses with round temples (the parts that rest on the ears) may not fit well in a book tray, but the METRONOME original case has a large storage space so this is not a problem!

And finally, the ordered product arrived. This time it's this. It seems flip-up lenses are the way to go from 2021 to 2022. Summer Rain is especially cool.

Round glasses are also popular in 2022. In addition to Summer Rain, we carry many other round glasses. Prices vary depending on the material, so you can choose one that fits your budget.

The Summer Rain glasses pictured here have adjustable lenses on both sides, and the temples are curved, so they fit snugly around your ears and stay in place.

It takes time for the glasses to fit your face after you buy them, and you will need to wear them a few times, but our shop representatives can adjust them for you, so please consult with us. (I didn't need any adjustments, and after wearing them a few times, they became comfortable and the tightness around my ears went away.)

(A close-up of the riverbank. Sorry it's blurry.)

This is a popular item that buyers at overseas exhibitions have been asking if they could take some home with them.

If the lens gets dirty, clean it with the included cleaning cloth. When not in use, store it in the storage case for peace of mind!

3. Conclusion

*This process is for when you purchase a new Metronome brand product. Orders from Resonance, Trad, MonkeyFlip, TYBALT, and Vague Watch Co. will come with different accessories than those from the Metronome brand.

Please note that outlet products, which are released irregularly, do not come with cases or other accessories.

Metronome offers not only eyeglasses/sunglasses but also accessories to add value. Christmas is coming up! It also makes a great gift.

So,

OKD