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Cartier Paris Vintage France Tortoise Sunglasses NOS Box Zeiss Polarized Gold

Name: Cartier Paris Vintage France Tortoise Sunglasses NOS Box Zeiss Polarized Gold
Brand: Second Chance Eyewear & Accessories
SKU: 52591980970271
Price: 1795.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$1,795.00 USD

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Professionally verified vintage eyewear

✓ Original-style paperwork/documentation
✓ Carefully inspected before shipment
✓ Full Kit

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Overview

CARTIER PARIS VINTAGE SUNGLASSES – FRANCE – ZEISS POLARIZED

A refined vintage Cartier design showcasing the understated luxury that defined the brand’s eyewear collections of the late 1980s through early 2000s.

Crafted in France, this elegant wrap-inspired rectangular silhouette combines rich tortoise acetate with Cartier’s signature gold-tone hardware and engraved temples. The result is a sophisticated luxury frame that remains remarkably wearable today.

This example has been professionally fitted with brand new custom polarized Zeiss lenses, blending collectible vintage Cartier craftsmanship with modern optical performance.

Condition

DEADSTOCK / UNWORN

Original vintage frame that has never been sold at retail.

The frame presents exceptionally well with strong luster, clean hardware, and crisp Cartier markings throughout.

Inspected by Second Chance Eyewear.

The pictures tell the story.

Frame Details

Made in France
Authentic Cartier Paris frame
Rich Havana / Dark Tortoise Acetate
Gold-Tone Cartier Temples
Signature Cartier Screw Motif Hardware
Engraved Cartier Logos
Original Cartier Hinges
Original Cartier Hardware Throughout
Temple Length: 135mm
Serial/Production Number Present

Lens Details

Professionally fitted with brand new custom lenses by Second Chance Customs™
Premium Zeiss Polarized Lenses
Color: Warm Bronze Brown
Polarized for glare reduction and enhanced visual clarity
Excellent contrast enhancement
Ideal for driving, outdoor activities, and everyday wear
Combines modern lens technology with a collectible vintage Cartier frame

Design & Relevance

This model embodies the discreet elegance that made Cartier eyewear a favorite among executives, entertainers, and luxury collectors throughout the 1990s and early Y2K era.

Unlike the heavily embellished Cartier pieces often seen today, this design focuses on proportion, materials, and craftsmanship. The sculpted tortoise front, integrated gold hardware, and slender temples create a timeless aesthetic that remains as relevant today as when it was originally produced.

Vintage Cartier eyewear from France continues to attract collectors due to its quality of construction, enduring design language, and increasing scarcity in unworn condition.

Authenticity

Authenticated by Second Chance Authenticators™
This piece has undergone a comprehensive authenticity review including:
Frame construction analysis
Hardware inspection
Marking verification
Manufacturing review
Material assessment
Buy with confidence knowing ongoing support is available through the Second Chance Authenticators team.

Size

Temple Length: 135mm
Additional measurements available upon request.

INCLUDES

Original Cartier Paris New Old Stock presentation box
Vintage Cartier sunglasses
Custom Zeiss Polarized lenses by Second Chance Customs

Collector Notes

Included is an original Cartier Paris New Old Stock presentation box from the France era. Unlike most surviving examples that show heavy wear, fading, staining, or interior deterioration, this box remains exceptionally well preserved and presents as unused.

A rare opportunity to acquire a vintage Cartier frame paired with a period-correct NOS Cartier presentation box.

Condition – Box

New Old Stock (NOS)

Original Cartier Paris presentation box in unused vintage condition. Minor storage marks, if any, may be present from decades of preservation. Interior remains exceptionally clean and retains outstanding display quality.