Basile BA4303 Col. 60 - Vintage Shield Sunglasses Unworn/NOS-Italy

Vintage Basile BA4303 Col. 60 Shield Sunglasses Unworn NOS Made in Italy 

Condition

Unworn | New Old Stock (NOS) | All Original

An authentic vintage Basile BA4303 preserved in unworn New Old Stock condition. Original factory finish, original hardware, original shield lens, and original temple components remain intact. Professionally inspected and ready to wear or collect 

Frame Details

• Brand: Basile
• Model: BA4303
• Color: 60
• Made in: Italy

A rare late-1990s to early-2000s Italian-made semi-rimless shield featuring lightweight metal construction, satin silver temples, adjustable nose pads, and Basile’s clean industrial styling. The BA4303 embodies the sleek, futuristic aesthetic that defined luxury performance eyewear during the Y2K era while maintaining the refined craftsmanship associated with Italian manufacturing.

Lenses

Original factory Basile shield lens.

• Original one-piece shield lens
• Original smoke/green tint
• Non-polarized
• 100% UV protection
• Original factory installed
• Never replaced or modified

The original Basile shield lens offers excellent optical clarity and completes the frame exactly as it left the factory. 

Size & Fit

• Temple Length: 146 mm
• Adjustable silicone nose pads
• Medium to large fit
• Lightweight for all-day comfort

Why We Love Them | Era & Relevance

The BA4303 is a genuine vintage Italian shield dating to approximately 1998–2002, when luxury eyewear embraced minimalist architecture and futuristic design. Today, authentic Y2K shields have become increasingly collectible, and Basile examples are significantly less common than comparable models from larger Italian fashion houses. Finding an unworn New Old Stock example with its original shield lens is becoming increasingly difficult, making this a standout piece for both collectors and everyday wear.

Authentication

Authenticated by Second Chance Authenticators (SCA).

• Authentic Basile frame verified
• Model BA4303 and Color 60 confirmed
• Made in Italy markings verified
• Original factory lens and hardware verified
• Certificate of Authenticity recorded & available 
• QR Registration recorded & available 
• Authentication record maintained by SCA

What’s Included

• Original Basile BA4303 sunglasses
• Original factory shield lens

What you see is what you get. No additional accessories are included.

Notes

This authentic vintage Basile BA4303 remains in true unworn New Old Stock condition with its original factory shield lens. A scarce Italian-made Y2K shield that is becoming increasingly difficult to source in original condition.

Our Promise

Every frame offered by Second Chance Eyewear is professionally inspected for authenticity, originality, alignment, and functionality before shipment. No stock photography is ever used—you will receive the exact pair shown. Each pair is backed by Second Chance Authenticators and our commitment to accurate representation, transparency, and collector-level service.