Serengeti Sunglasses: Top 5 Models - Óptica Bassol

The title may seem exaggerated, but once you put on the Serengeti glasses you will see that the statement is true. The feeling is that until that moment you didn't know what sunglasses were.

From having invented the driving glasses or sunglasses for driving, to the new virtues of its organic lenses, the brand is a trend. In this article you will discover all the wonders that Serengeti lens technology provides to your eyes.

Quality and visual protection

The word Serengeti comes from the Masai language (serengeti) and means "the land without end". It evokes a panoramic view of the African savannah where the sun appears larger on the horizon. Sensation of needing sunglasses to appreciate what surrounds you in all its splendor and without straining your eyes.

The Serengeti eyewear brand was founded in 1982. It is related to the development of driving glasses. The technology was launched by Corning Inc, an American company at the forefront of research in precision glass and ceramics.

Engineers had been experimenting with the idea of photochromic glass until the company came up with a 3-in-1 glass formula, which are photochromic lenses that filter out harmful short-wave blue light, glare and polarization. This makes them ideal for everyday use.

Currently, the brand is owned by Bollé Brands. Since 2022, they moved the entire manufacturing of Serengeti eyewear to Italy. Thus, the brand has carved a niche for itself in the world capital of luxury eyewear.

The Drivers glasses designed by Serengeti are specially created for driving and equipped with the 3 in 1 protection. According to experts, to this day they still manufacture the best sunglasses for driving. In fact, their 2018 campaign and collection "24 Hours of Le Mans by Serengeti", featured the former Italian Formula 1 driver: Giancarlo Fisichella.

The company researches and develops technology such as photochromic lenses, polarized lenses, spectral control, ecological and lightweight frames, among other fundamental advances for the sport.

Meet Serengeti's innovative technology

One of the latest collections is the Serengeti Sport, which has the most advanced organic sports lenses, called "Saturn" lenses. We detail its innovative aspects:

• Photochromic and Spectral Control® (photochromic and spectral control): the glass adapts to the light conditions. The pigment molecules in the glass expand or contract and cause it to absorb more or less light. The effect is that the lens darkens or lightens with intelligent light control.
  
  Let's say it acts like an "HD" visual equalizer to achieve the perfect blend of colors. Thus, it allows you to see everything more clearly and effortlessly.

• Anti-scratch and anti-reflective treatment.

• Lenses are twice as light as mineral lenses: perfect for outdoor activities.

• Polarization: filters out the sun's UV rays, eliminates reflections and allows for better visibility.

• Drivers is the original Serengeti lens: amber in color, it naturally enhances contrast and definition. It provides a warm technicolor feeling, ideal for driving, as it enhances colors and optimally regulates light in all conditions.

• 555nm®: when Serengeti eyewear descriptions include this mark, it means that the lenses feature 555 nanometer technology and allow visibility between yellow and green. In other words, they provide a better and more relaxed vision.

New models of Serengeti glasses

Serengeti is not only safety for your vision, it is also up to date with its models. It offers a variety of styles for different face shapes. It has bold, elegant and classic frames and colors.

Here are some of the new models and their features. Almost all the glasses are category 2 to 3, highly safe for your eyes.

KINGMAN Model

Features a rounded frame with straight top, sporty style, Saturn polarized lenses and eco-friendly construction. Made in Italy with Eco-Nylon, a material that offers the same characteristics as inorganic nylon but without the toxicity. They are men's glasses with a timeless character in the frame.

The KINGMAN model is available in 5 colors:

• Khaki with smoke colored lenses.

• Black glossy to transparent with smoked lenses

• Matte black with petrol blue lenses

• Dark blue tortoiseshell with amber lenses

• Vintage tortoiseshell with green 555nm lenses.

ENDEE Model

These cat-eye shaped glasses are made of eco-friendly nylon. Just trying them on will give you indescribable visual and aesthetic pleasure. They are stylish and comfortable. They have a small bezel at the top, which gives them character without losing their glamorous and feminine air. In addition, all lenses include Saturn technology and are polarized.

There are 6 variants of the ENDEE model:

• Vintage shiny tortoiseshell with Saturn 555nm lenses.

• Vintage tortoiseshell with Saturn 555nm lenses.

• Bright red with smoked lenses

• Matte black with petrol blue lenses

• Chestnut with amber lenses

• Classic matte tortoiseshell with amber lenses

Model HEXT

Do you want a sporty and masculine sunglasses? This is the model for you! Serengeti HEXT sunglasses unite the world of sport with the world of fashion. These sunglasses offer a fresh and dynamic sporty style. With an ideal coverage and protection, they have an ecological nylon frame that brings lightness and organicity.

There are 6 color presentations of this model:

• Gloss black with 555nm photochromic Saturn lenses.

• Dark blue with smoke colored Saturn polarized lenses.

• Tortoiseshell with amber Saturn lenses.

• Matte black with blue Saturn 555nm lenses.

• Gloss black with 555nm Saturn lenses.

• Glossy milky khaki with smoke colored

• Smoke colored polarized Saturn lenses

These glasses resemble the design of the Serengeti BORMIO, which have a straighter line, but with the same large format sport frame.

HINKLEY model

In the same sporty vibe, but with a sleeker touch, these men's sunglasses are gorgeous to match. Their metal frames include flexible hinges and eco-friendly nylon temple tips. They have a top bar that gives them a comfortable, airy fit. Of course, their Saturn lenses provide outstanding visual and total UV protection.

There are 6 variants of HINKLEY:

• Bright silver with blue 555nm polarized Saturn lenses.

• Bright Bronze with amber Saturn lenses.

• Bright Bronze with amber colored Saturn polarized lenses.

• Gloss black with 555nm colored Saturn polarized lenses.

• Bright bronze with amber gold colored Saturn polarized lenses

• Matte black with smoke colored Saturn polarized lenses

This model is similar to the Serengeti SHELTON, also with metal frame but without the temple on the bridge. Both have a structure that gives it that air of action movie character or secret agent.

ARLIE Model

This is one of our favorite models. It is unisex. It has a rounded frame at the base and a bit square at the top. It is characterized by a rather thin bridge that gives lightness to the design and, at the same time, makes it look solid. To a woman this frame gives personality, and to a man it gives a touch of glamour.

What makes it more special is that it has borosilicate mineral optical glass lenses made by Corning. This makes them 20% thinner and lighter than any other glass. In addition, these lenses are chemically tempered to ensure resistance to scratches and shocks.

Thus, the lenses of this model provide the best visual acuity you can experience. What more can you ask for from a lens?

The ARLIE model is available in 7 variants:

• Brilliant glass with blue 555nm polarized mineral lenses.

• Translucent champagne glass with 555nm polarized mineral lenses.

• Striped red with 555nm polarized mineral lenses.

• Bright red tortoiseshell with gradient amber polarized mineral lenses

• Bright dark havana with amber polarized mineral lenses

• Bright Caramel with blue colored 555nm polarized mineral lenses

• Glossy black with 555nm mineral polarized lenses

Model CARRARA

We could not fail to review this aviator style model from Serengeti, because it reminds us of a somewhat complicated character: Jack Bauer. The protagonist of the TV series 24 is played by British actor Kiefer Sutherland, to whom this model of glasses suits him very well.

Although these glasses can be unisex, it is a classic for men. Among its virtues are the hidden hinges with double flexible spring and its mineral crystal.

The CARRARA model comes in 5 variants:

• Bright silver with blue 555nm polarized mineral crystals.

• Bold shiny gold with amber gold polarized mineral crystals.

• Matte black with mirror-colored polarized mineral crystals.

• Matte dark gunmetal bronze with non-polarized amber gradient mineral crystals

• Glossy gunmetal bronze with polarized mineral crystals

Still have doubts?

If you still doubt the claim that Serengeti has the best sunglasses in the world, let us tell you a few last details.

The breakthrough in lenses is not their only virtue, as they have developed a polymer called Grilamid BTR XE 4010 made from the castor plant and without petroleum. It thus becomes a sustainable substitute for thermoplastic TR90 (85% of its composition is nylon).

This puts Serengeti at the forefront in the use of environmentally friendly materials. It is proof that quality eyewear can be manufactured without using petroleum. This biopolymer is durable, flexible and lightweight, and its manufacture reduces CO2 emissions by more than 40%.

Wearing Serengeti eyewear will make your eyes, nose and ears thank you as much as the environment. Whichever model you choose, it will be an excellent insertion and a total gain for your visual health. See here all models of Serengeti sunglasses.