Christian Dior – Model 2003
Vintage DEADSTOCK Sunglasses | Made in Germany | Original Matte Finish | Late 1970s–Early 1980s
At a Glance
A rare, archive-level pair of Christian Dior sunglasses from Dior’s Germany-made production era. Model 2003 is a sculptural couture silhouette featuring a factory-original matte acetate finish—a finish almost always lost to polishing or wear over time. This example remains true deadstock / unworn, preserved exactly as manufactured.
Era & Provenance
- Brand: Christian Dior
- Model: 2003 (model reference, not a production year)
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Country of Manufacture: Made in Germany
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Era: Late 1970s to early 1980s (pre-Safilo Dior eyewear)
Germany-made Dior eyewear is highly regarded for its heavier acetate, precision construction, and design-forward silhouettes from a period when eyewear was treated as fashion architecture rather than accessory.
Condition
DEADSTOCK / UNWORN
- Never worn, never fitted, never heat-adjusted
- Original Dior lenses present
- Original factory matte acetate finish intact
- No stress whitening, no hinge fatigue, no frame warp
- No polishing, glossing, or refinishing (intentionally preserved)
Factory Imprint (Provenance Detail)
The inner temple displays a clean, rectangular factory control/branding-strip imprint beneath the matte acetate. This is not wear. It is a known hallmark of truly unworn, Germany-made couture eyewear where the original internal strip was never removed at point of sale. Collectors recognize this as positive provenance confirming deadstock status.
Design Details
- Sculptural wrap cat-eye silhouette
- Translucent olive / honey matte acetate
- Wide integrated temples with metal Dior inlay
- German hinge architecture with substantial feel
- Minimal exterior branding consistent with pre-logo-driven Dior design
Size & Fit
- Lens Width: 65 mm
- Bridge: 17 mm
- Temple Length: 130 mm
- Lens Height (LH): 50 mm
- Frame Width (FW): 130 mm
Frames can be professionally adjusted to fit most face shapes. No prior adjustments have been made.
Authenticity
100% Authentic – Guaranteed
Authenticated by Second Chance Authenticators, our independent authentication and grading division.
- Correct Dior model reference (2003)
- Correct country of manufacture (Germany)
- Period-correct materials, finish, markings, and construction
- Not a reproduction or reissue
Second Chance Authenticators does not sell eyewear and operates solely to provide verification, grading, and ongoing buyer support.
What’s Included
- Christian Dior sunglasses (Model 2003)
- Protective case (if the original manufacturer case is not included, a secure case will be provided)
Collector Notes
Germany-made Dior eyewear with an intact matte finish and preserved factory imprint is exceptionally scarce. Most surviving examples were worn, polished, or altered. This piece stands as a true archive example suitable for collectors, archivists, or those seeking uncompromised vintage couture eyewear.
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