On The Fly Aviator Sunglasses

Verified claims

UV coverage

Reported gap at lens edges allows peripheral UV exposure.

Build quality

3-month warranty covers manufacturing defects such as hinge misalignment, lens delamination, or distorted temples.

Value

At $85, quality mirrors street-market sunglasses; only a good buy on sale.

Sizing

Frame is 144mm wide (9mm narrower than High Key); 57mm lenses fit between 55-58mm Ray-Ban sizes.

Construction

Plastic frame with standard arms; High Key uses metal arms.

Positioning

Retro-navigator alternative to Quay's #1 bestselling High Key.

Weight

Frame weighs around 20–25 g, reducing fatigue during extended wear.

Nose piece

Fixed nose piece cannot be adjusted and may create a gap that lets sunlight in.

Frame size

144 mm frame width makes it a mid-sized aviator that fits smaller faces securely.

Impact resistance

Polycarbonate lenses are impact-resistant.

UV protection

Polycarbonate lenses provide built-in UV absorption without a coating.

Comfort

~20g plastic frame is lighter than metal; weight distributes evenly.

Fit

57mm lens width fits average to wider faces; fixed nose pad may not suit broad noses.

Style

Navigator shape feels more unisex than classic teardrop; taupe colorway may read feminine.

Lens

Polycarbonate lenses: inherent UV protection and impact resistance.

Polarization

Polarized version reduces glare for $26 AUD premium.

Purchase channel

Polarized sold only on Quay website; standard on Simons.

Product record

Title

On The Fly Aviator Sunglasses

Brand

Quay

Price

85 CAD

Availability

In stock

Lens tint and visibility in partly sunny conditions

• The On The Fly series uses polycarbonate lenses — an impact-resistant material that provides inherent UV absorption and optical clarity, meaning the eye protection is built into the lens itself rather than relying on a surface coating, a practical detail for an everyday aviator that sees regular use.

How the plastic frame weight compares to metal aviators

• Injection-molded plastic aviator frames in this size bracket typically land between 20 and 25 grams—the Payne Glasses Justin plastic Aviator is a concrete reference at just 19 g—which is substantially lighter than classic metal Aviators that often exceed 30 g, so the frame itself essentially disappears during long wear.

How the geometric aviator shape fits different face shapes

• At 57mm lens width, the On The Fly sits between the 55mm small and 58mm standard sizes of classic aviators like the Ray‑Ban 3025, delivering a versatile mid‑scale fit that avoids the oversized 'fly' effect on smaller heads while providing enough horizontal coverage for average‑to‑slightly‑wider faces.

Durability and long-term wear from real users

• Quay's official 3-month warranty against manufacturing defects covers early-term hinge misalignment, lens delamination, or distorted temples with an exchange or full refund, which provides a concrete window for replacement that many fashion sunglasses brands at this price do not offer, so surviving that period signals the frame is free of quick-fail production flaws.

What Level 2 UV protection actually means

• Category 2 lenses under this standard allow 18–43% of visible light to pass through, striking a balance that softens daytime brightness without darkening vision excessively — ideal for overcast conditions, city driving, and situations where you need to see clearly while still cutting glare, unlike Category 3 or 4 lenses that are better suited to bright sunlight.