(1) Overview
The easiest thing to spot on the Rogerson RS11657 sits right at the front of the temples: a band of squares divided by successive grooves, engraved into a thick metal panel — a rare detail on drilled rimless frames, which usually favour plain surfaces. This is a fully rimless frame: the lenses are drilled and screwed straight onto the metal end pieces on both sides, the lower lens edge left bare, with no rim groove and no nylon cord. The bridge is a single arched metal bar, and from its base two slim pad arms curve down, carrying swivelling clear silicone pads that sit against the nose. At 55-18-145, this model falls into the medium-size group and is designed to be worn by men and women alike.
(2) Materials and finish
A titanium frame with an ion-plated (IP) finish — exactly what the TITANIUM IP marking printed on the left lens says. Ion plating lays colour down inside a vacuum chamber, so the coat grips more firmly and takes scratches better than ordinary paint, which is why manufacturers choose it for high-end metal frames; even so, every plated layer wears thinner over time, especially where fingers press when the glasses are taken off. Titanium is lighter and less irritating than ordinary steel, which counts for something on a frame worn through a whole working day.
The temples on the RS11657 are solid metal, with no plastic sleeve anywhere along their length: the front is a thick panel carrying the band of square pattern, the middle narrows into a very slim round metal wire, then the tip flares back out into a flat, polished metal blade curved to sit over the ear. The hinge is a small screwed metal joint placed close to the lens end piece, so the temples fold flat against the inner face. The outer side of the temple is engraved lengthwise with ROGERSON EYEWEAR and a CE mark; the R signature logo and the word ROGERSON are printed on the right lens. Rogerson is a trademark registered and protected in Vietnam.
(3) Specifications
- Frame shape: horizontal rectangle, rounded corners, near-straight top edge
- Rim style: rimless — drilled and screw-mounted, no nylon cord
- Material: titanium with an ion-plated (IP) finish; clear silicone nose pads
- Measurements: 55-18-145 (55mm lens width — 18mm bridge — 145mm temple length)
- Who it's for: unisex, suits medium-sized faces
- Colours: C1 Metallic gold (a bright gold plating running in one uniform tone from the bridge all the way out to the blade at the temple tip, with no contrasting details), C2 Bright silver (mirror-bright white silver, where the patterned band at the temple front stands out thanks to the engraved grooves rather than any difference in colour), C3 Smoke grey with a black cast (dark gunmetal, which makes the patterned band show up most clearly). The product photo set includes a shot of all three colours side by side for a direct tone comparison, plus two close-ups of the hinge and temple.
(4) Highlights
- The band of square pattern at the temple front: engraved rather than glued on or printed, so there is nothing to peel off; it only shows clearly from an angle, subtle enough not to break the minimalist look.
- Solid metal temples: no plastic section to age, discolour or crack after a few years — the trade-off is a slightly cooler feel against the skin than sleeved temples.
- The flat blade at the temple tip: the section over the ear widens out, spreading the contact point more evenly than a slim round wire does.
- A frame front that all but disappears: with the rim and the nylon cord gone, most of the area in front of the eyes is lens alone, and the face is not cut into sections.
- Adjustable pad arms: the metal arms bend and the clear silicone pads swivel to follow the nose, so the glasses slip less when you look down.
(5) Who it suits
- Office workers who wear glasses all day: slim construction, light titanium, and no block of plastic adding weight.
- Medium-sized faces: a 55mm lens width with an 18mm bridge is the common range; very small or very wide faces should try it on first.
- People who like minimal but not plain: the patterned band at the temple front is the one detail breaking up the flat surfaces, just enough to give the frame character.
- People particular about finishing details: C3 smoke grey shows the pattern most clearly, while C1 gold reads as one seamless, refined tone.
- Anyone who has struggled with heavy plastic frames: a drilled rimless frame removes nearly all of the structure that would otherwise rest on the face.
(6) Choosing lenses and keeping the frame in good shape
- Straight talk about lenses: this is a drilled frame, and the lenses have to be drilled for the screws, so it cannot take every type of lens. Glass and CR-39 plastic (index 1.50/1.56) are too brittle and tend to develop hairline cracks spreading out from the edge of the drill hole.
- Use index 1.60 or higher, or polycarbonate / Trivex — tough materials that stand up to the clamping force of the screws.
- The stronger the prescription, the more thought it takes: a thicker, heavier lens edge puts more pressure on the drill holes, so the technician will recalculate the hole placement and the edge thickness when grinding.
- Hold the glasses with both hands when taking them off: twisting force on one side is what a drilled frame fears most, because that force goes straight into the drill holes with no rim to absorb any of it.
- Tighten the screws periodically: the lens screws can work loose after a few months; a quick stop at the shop takes care of it — don't leave them loose until the lens starts to rotate.
- Protect the plating: clean with a microfibre cloth and lens solution, and keep it away from hot water, seawater and harsh chemicals.
(7) Frequently asked questions
Q: Do you have this model in stock so I can take it home today?
A: No, the RS11657 is an order-in item — it has to be ordered before it arrives. We will give you an estimated arrival date before taking any deposit to reserve it, so you can plan when to come back for your eye test and lens fitting.
Q: Do you drill and fit the lenses in store, and which lens type should I choose?
A: Yes, our technicians at 529 Đường 3 Tháng 2, Quận 10 do the drilling and fitting on site. For a drilled frame, choose index 1.60 or higher, or polycarbonate / Trivex; glass and CR-39 in 1.50/1.56 are too brittle, so we do not recommend them for this line.
Q: Will 55-18-145 fit my face?
A: A 55mm lens width, an 18mm bridge and 145mm temples make a medium size that works for many faces. But nose bridge height and cheekbone width differ from person to person, so please come and try it on — our staff will adjust the pad arms and the temple curve for a proper fit.
(8) Conclusion
The Rogerson RS11657 is for someone who wants a clean drilled rimless frame that still has a detail worth looking at, with solid metal temples free of any plastic and an engraved pattern band at the temple front. Gold, silver and smoke grey give three different characters on the same frame, and the three-colour comparison shot in the photo set makes choosing easier. It is an order-in item with a 12-month warranty, and we are happy to advise you on the right lens index before you place a deposit to reserve it.