Anyone who can spare 5,500 euros for a pair of sunglasses can now get their hands on the “Odyssey” edition of the Meta Smart Glasses. The Russian luxury manufacturer Caviar, known for its gold-plated iPhones, has adorned the Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer Gen 2 with 24-karat gold, solid silver, and a case made of genuine alligator leather. Only 24 pairs are being sold worldwide—one for each canto of Homer’s Odyssey.
In short: Caviar enhances the exterior of the Meta glasses with precious metals and its own branding, while the technology remains standard. The silver version costs 6,140 euros, and the gold-plated version costs 5,500 euros. The Odyssey Edition is available now directly from the Caviar online store.
What Caviar Has Changed About the Meta Sunglasses
Beneath the precious-metal finish lies a standard Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer Gen 2. However, Caviar replaces the Ray-Ban lettering with its own logo and engraves the metal elements on the temples and the top edge of the frame with a Greek-style rosette pattern, a nod to the eponymous epic. Depending on the version, a continuous band of 24-karat gold or solid 22-karat silver runs along the top edge of the lenses and the temples. Both versions come with a carrying case made of genuine alligator leather, which, to be honest, looks more like a hunting trophy than a tech accessory.
Two versions, two prices
At first glance, the pricing structure seems backwards: The solid silver version costs 6,140 euros, which is more than the gold-plated version at 5,500 euros. But this makes sense once you compare the materials used; solid silver requires significantly more precious metal than a thin layer of gold on the frame.
| Version | Material | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | Solid 22-karat silver, alligator leather case | €6,140 |
| Gold-plated | 24-karat gold plating, alligator leather case | €5,500 |
Technology Remains Standard
Caviar makes no changes to the actual functionality of the glasses. Anyone who purchases the Odyssey Edition gets exactly the same Ray-Ban Meta features as the regular Wayfarer Gen 2, but in gold or silver packaging:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Camera | 12-MP photos, 3K video |
| Audio | Open-ear speakers in the ear hooks, built-in microphones |
| AI Assistant | Meta AI |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth to smartphone |
| Additional features | Music, audiobook, and podcast playback |
For comparison: If you’re only interested in Meta’s AI glasses technology and can do without the gold accents and alligator leather, you’ll get them for significantly less. Meta itself sells an entry-level version of its own AI glasses—the Meta Glasses without the Ray-Ban logo—starting at 309 euros. There’s also a lot happening in the broader smart glasses market, such as with the Vue glasses, which combine eyewear, a headset, and a fitness tracker.
Only 24 units, no restock
Caviar is producing the Odyssey Edition in a strictly limited run of 24 units—one for each canto of the Odyssey. Once the glasses are sold out, the manufacturer states there will be no further production run. It’s safe to doubt whether the manufacturer’s marketing hype—which, in its product description, declares Odysseus to be the blueprint for “leaders who are always one step ahead”—will catch on. Buyers are primarily paying for exclusivity and materials here, not for additional technology.
Conclusion
The Caviar Odyssey Edition demonstrates one thing above all: Meta Smart Glasses are now so technically mature that luxury manufacturers are running wild with them. Those familiar with the standard Wayfarer Gen 2 won’t find any new features here, but rather a piece of jewelry based on proven technology. For everyone else, the regular Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer Gen 2 remains the more sensible choice at a fraction of the price.
Sources: Caviar
