Ray-Ban
Clubmaster Classic Sunglasses
CA$217.00CAD
In Stock
Ray-Ban's Clubmaster Classic (model RB3016) is a semi-rim sunglasses style with a glossy black acetate browline, thin gold-tone metal lower rims, and green gradient lenses. It is designed for outdoor sun protection with a level 3 UV rating and is manufactured in Italy. Key dimensions are 49 mm eye width, 21 mm bridge, and 140 mm temple length.
- Color
- Black
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- vintage, classic, retro
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Black
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Ray-Ban Clubmaster Classic Sunglasses with a refined retro style inspired by the 1950s, featuring a contrasting black frame and level 3 UV protection for sunny days.
Level 3 UV protection, made in Italy, classic retro design.
- Color
- Black · black
- Material
- Plastic and metal
- Style
- vintage, classic, retro
- Occasion
- vacation, everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Refined retro style inspired by 1950s design
- Level 3 UV protection rating for sunny days
- Made in Italy with high-quality craftsmanship
- Contrasting black frame for a classic look
- Model number RB3016
- Eye width 49 mm, bridge 21 mm, temple 140 mm
Product Insights
The Ray-Ban Clubmaster Classic Sunglasses deliver premium optical clarity and full UV400 protection through glass lenses, ensuring accurate traffic signal reading and bright-light comfort (Category 3) while avoiding GPS dash dimming. The combination of hand-polished Italian acetate and nickel-silver with adjustable metal nosepads and a heat-reshapable brow bar provides a customizable fit for narrow to average face widths and supports prescription lens installation. The main tradeoff is that the weight of the glass lenses and specific maintenance requirements (rinse cleaning, regular adjustments, careful storage) demand more attention compared to typical polycarbonate alternatives.
Verified claims
- Driving performance
- True-color lens enables accurate traffic signal reading and prevents GPS/dash dimming through non-polarized design.
- UV protection
- Blocks 100% UVA and UVB (UV400), exceeding legal requirements and matching premium polarized lenses.
- Bright light performance
- 85% visible light absorption (Category 3) for comfortable vision in bright sun without losing shadow detail.
- Lens material
- Glass lens provides noticeably less optical distortion and better scratch resistance than polycarbonate, with extra weight and need for rinse cleaning.
- Construction
- The Clubmaster combines hand-polished Italian acetate and nickel-silver in its construction.
- Nosepads
- Adjustable metal nosepads fine-tune fit without stressing acetate.
- Frame width
- 130–135 mm total width is best for narrow to average face widths.
- Custom fit
- Adjustable nosepads and heat-reshapable brow bar custom-fit frame for heavy glass lens weight.
- Rx compatibility
- Frame accepts prescription lenses installed by an optician.
- Frame stability
- Nickel-silver rims and adjustable nose pads support prescription lens use.
- Lens upgrade
- Prescription lenses can match UV400 and provide impact resistance.
- Lens care
- Use mild soap and water for cleaning and rinse lenses before wiping to prevent micro-scratches.
- Frame maintenance
- Adjust hinge screws and nose pads regularly; avoid heat and moisture; store lens-up in case.
- Prescription compatibility
- The frame is Rx-able and can be fitted with prescription lenses by any optician.
Product record
- Title
- Clubmaster Classic Sunglasses
- Brand
- Ray-Ban
- Price
- 217 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What the acetate front and metal arms bring to daily wear
- Luxottica’s Italian factories bring a deep bench of acetate and metalworking expertise—hand-polishing steps, multi-process hinge assembly, and rigorous alignment checks—that yield a smoother tactile finish and a more durable frame compared to mass-produced alternatives, ensuring the Clubmaster remains tactilely precise and structurally aligned after extended use.
- Unlike fixed plastic saddle bridges, the metal nosepads on the Clubmaster can be repeatedly bent to fine-tune the fit without stressing the surrounding acetate—a durability advantage that keeps the frame comfortable and avoids the cracking common at the bridge-to-lens junction on all-plastic designs.
- The upper frame is made from cellulose acetate, a plant-derived plastic valued in premium eyewear for its depth of color, high-gloss finish, and ability to be heated and reshaped countless times without degrading—meaning the 49mm black brow bar won't lose its lustre or structural integrity as it's adjusted to fit different face shapes.
- The lower rims, bridge, and iconic twin rivets are typically crafted from a nickel-silver alloy, chosen for its corrosion resistance and spring-like flex that allows the thin metal lines to withstand daily handling, accidental drops, and the stress of lens changes without snapping.
What the G-15 lens delivers in clarity and color
- Unlike brown or rose-tinted lenses, the G-15's green-grey hue leaves the color spectrum intact, a property that matters for recognizing red/amber/green traffic signals instantly and perceiving road markings without color shift — this is why Ray-Ban originally called it a 'true color' lens.
- Despite the lack of a polarizing filter, the G-15 still blocks 100% of UVA and UVB (UV400), exceeding the basic UV protection required by law — so the lens shields eyes from long-term damage, matching the protection level of most premium polarized lenses.
- The G-15 lens absorbs 85% of visible light, a threshold that puts it in Category 3 (the brightest-light sunglass standard) without being so dark that shadows lose detail — for a day at the beach or driving at noon, this means comfortable vision without a cave-like effect.
- Ground and polished glass lenses in the RB3016 deliver noticeably less optical distortion than extruded polycarbonate — by eye, this translates to sharper edges and a more 'invisible' window effect; the glass also resists scratches from everyday contact, but the weight penalty (roughly 1.5x that of polycarbonate) is the tradeoff.
- RB3016's G-15 lenses are non-polarized, which avoids the digital screen dimming and reduced depth cues that some drivers experience with polarized lenses — for those who prioritize reading a GPS or car dashboard at a glance, this configuration can be a deliberate advantage, not a missing feature.
Keeping glass lenses clean and scratch-free over time
- The weight of glass lenses can gradually loosen the tiny hinge screws on the metal temples; a gentle half-turn with a 1.4mm flathead screwdriver every few months keeps the frame aligned and prevents the lenses from popping out of the metal brow rim.
- The metal nose pads can be pinched inward or outward to alter the bridge width and vertical sit of the frame, which is particularly important for glass lenses because a snug fit shifts the weight distribution and keeps the sunglasses from sliding down — a 30-second adjustment can mean the difference between secure daily wear and a costly drop.
- Glass lenses can shatter on hard impact, unlike flexible polycarbonate, and the Clubmaster’s slim metal temples provide less lens enclosure than full-acetate frames; always place the sunglasses lens-up on a flat surface and store them in the hard case when not on your face to prevent an accidental drop from cracking a lens.
- A mild soap-and-water solution is the safest cleaning method for glass lenses and acetate/metal frames, as alcohol-based or household glass cleaners can slowly degrade the acetate's luster and corrode the thin metal plating over repeated use.
- The metal alloy (typically Monel, a nickel-copper blend) used in the arms and bridge resists everyday moisture well, but the salts in sweat and seawater accelerate pitting on the thin temple ear pieces; wiping the frames dry with a soft cloth after heavy perspiration or a beach day preserves the polished finish.
- The Clubmaster’s acetate brow bar can permanently warp or develop a milky haze if exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as inside a parked car on a sunny day, so even brief heat exposure can compromise the frame’s vintage silhouette.
- The mineral glass lenses resist scratches better than polycarbonate but are still softer than airborne sand (about 5.5 vs 7 on the Mohs scale), so the most critical care step is rinsing the lenses with water before wiping to dislodge any gritty dust — dry-wiping with a cloth can slowly etch fine swirls into the surface despite glass's reputation for durability.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing pair of semi-rim sunglasses with a thick black upper browline, thin gold metal lower rims and green gradient lenses. Visible nose pads and slender black temple arms extend rearward and are faintly visible through the lenses.
- Overall silhouetteSymmetrical front view of semi-rim sunglasses with a pronounced black upper browline and thin gold metal framing the lower half of each lens; bridge is a narrow gold metal bar centered between lenses.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.88 · h 0.44 (high) - Upper browline material and colorGlossy black thick browline extending across the top of both lenses and forming slightly upturned outer corners.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.30 · w 0.80 · h 0.14 (high) - Lower rim and bridge finishThin polished gold metal forms the lower rim around each lens and a narrow gold bridge connecting the lenses at center.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.42 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Lenses appearanceGreen tinted lenses with a subtle vertical gradient darker at the top and slightly lighter toward the bottom.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.36 (high) - Nose padsTransparent adjustable nose pads attached to thin gold pad arms, visible between the lenses.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.47 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Temple arms visible through lensesSlim black temple arms visible through the lens areas, angling rearward and inward from the outer frame corners.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Left lens logo“Ray-Ban”
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.36 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Right lens etched mark“RB”Partial
1 region
x 0.77 · y 0.46 · w 0.05 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Product is photographed head-on on a white background with soft shadow below; even frontal lighting reduces specular glare and casts a diffuse drop shadow beneath the frame.
- Background and shadowPlain white background with a soft diffuse shadow directly beneath the sunglasses, indicating overhead frontal lighting.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.66 · w 0.84 · h 0.16 (high) - Shot compositionCentered, straight-on product shot showing the full front face of the sunglasses with even framing on left and right.
Colors
gloss black· upper browline#141313polished gold· lower rim and bridge#727D6Adeep green gradient· lensesclear· nose pads- Overall silhouetteSymmetrical front view of semi-rim sunglasses with a pronounced black upper browline and thin gold metal framing the lower half of each lens; bridge is a narrow gold metal bar centered between lenses.
- 02
Product
Three-quarter right-facing view of a pair of Clubmaster-style sunglasses with a thick black upper frame and temples, gold metal lower rims and bridge, and green-tinted lenses with nose pads.
- Overall silhouetteClubmaster-style sunglasses shown in a three-quarter right-facing orientation; upper frame is a thick eyebrow-shaped band above the lenses, lower rims are thin metal following the lens curve, and straight temples extend back with slightly flared temple tips.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.48 (high) - Upper frame material and finishGlossy black acetate or plastic forming the top brow and continuing into the temples; finish is reflective and smooth.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.30 · w 0.70 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.30 · w 0.38 · h 0.30 (high) - Metal lower rims and bridgeThin gold-colored metal rim outlines the bottom half of each lens and includes a slim metal bridge and metal hinge area connecting to the upper frame.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.44 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high) - LensesGreen-tinted lenses with slight gradient (darker toward top); left lens shows a faint reflection of a round object and an internal nose-pad shadow visible through the lens.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.40 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.44 · w 0.36 · h 0.32 (high) - Nose padsClear adjustable nose pads mounted on thin metal pad arms attached to the bridge; pads cast a small shadow on the lens area.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.52 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Decorative rivetsOval gold-colored rivet accents visible on the outer corners of the upper frame near each hinge.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.40 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.40 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Temple shape and tipTemples are straight and slender from the hinge then curve down slightly toward the ear with rounded, slightly thicker tips.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.24 · w 0.42 · h 0.40 (high) - Brand script on lens“Ray-Ban”
1 region
x 0.11 · y 0.38 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Inner temple text“MADE IN ITALY CE”
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.20 · w 0.35 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a white background with soft directional lighting from upper left, producing a subtle cast shadow beneath and to the right of the sunglasses.
- Shot compositionSunglasses placed flat on a white surface photographed at a low oblique angle so front and right temple are visible; centered horizontally with generous white space above.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting from the upper-left creates gentle highlights on the glossy frame and a soft elongated shadow cast down and to the right.
- Image qualityHigh resolution, sharp focus on the product with a clean white background and no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
gloss black· upper frame and temples#0E0D0Dwarm gold metallic· metal lower rims and bridge#939E8Aolive green tint· lenses#6E7C63- Overall silhouetteClubmaster-style sunglasses shown in a three-quarter right-facing orientation; upper frame is a thick eyebrow-shaped band above the lenses, lower rims are thin metal following the lens curve, and straight temples extend back with slightly flared temple tips.
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Q&A
5 answered- Are the lenses polarized?
- No, the lenses on this model are not polarized. The Ray-Ban Clubmaster Classic RB3016 with black frame and 49mm lens width features standard G-15 green lenses without polarization [1]. Some other Clubmaster colorways do offer polarized options, but this specific variant does not.
- What material are the lenses made of (glass, polycarbonate, or CR-39)?
- The lenses are made of glass. The product listing specifies glass material on the official Ray-Ban page for the RB3016 Clubmaster Classic in this size [1]. Glass lenses offer excellent optical clarity and scratch resistance.
- Does the frame have adjustable nose pads for a better fit?
- Yes, the frame features adjustable nose pads for a customized fit. Multiple retailers and reviews confirm the Clubmaster Classic includes metal standard nosepads that can be adjusted [1][2].
- What is the total frame width? The listing gives eye width (49mm) and bridge (21mm), but the overall width affects whether the sunglasses will fit a wider or narrower face.
- The total frame width is not explicitly listed for this model, but based on the lens width (49 mm) and bridge (21 mm), the approximate overall front width is typically around 130–135 mm. For comparison, the 51 mm lens version has an overall width of about 140 mm. If you need a more precise measurement, we recommend checking the frame on a ruler or contacting us for specific dimensions.
- Are these sunglasses compatible with prescription lenses, and if so, what is the procedure for lens replacement?
- Yes, these sunglasses are compatible with prescription lenses. The frame is marked as Rx-able by several retailers [1][2] and can be fitted with prescription lenses by any optician. The process involves removing the original glass lenses and replacing them with prescription lenses cut to fit the RB3016 frame. We recommend taking the sunglasses to a local eyewear professional who can handle the lens replacement.