Hans Custom Optik “Jason 03” VINTAGE HANDMADE Optical Frame-UNWORN-Germany

Hans Custom Optik Jason 03 Vintage Handmade Germany Unworn Optical Frame

Condition

Unworn. Original factory optical frame with original demonstration lenses. Exceptional unworn condition with no visible signs of wear.

Frame Details

• Brand: Hans Custom Optik
• Model: Jason
• Color: 03
• Vintage, circa late 1980s–early 1990s
• Handmade in Germany
• Premium handcrafted acetate construction
• Classic panto / round silhouette
• Triple rivet detailing
• Sculpted comfort temples
• Heavy-duty barrel hinges
• Original factory finish

Lenses

• Original factory demonstration lenses
• Ready for prescription lenses or custom sunglass lenses by Second Chance Customs

Size & Fit

• Lens Width: 40 mm
• Bridge: 20 mm
• Temple: 150 mm
• Approx. Lens Height: 36 mm
• Approx. Frame Width: 128 mm

Ideal for small to medium faces seeking a true handcrafted European fit.

Why We Love Them | Era & Relevance

A genuine vintage handmade German optical frame, the Hans Custom Optik Jason represents the golden era of independent European eyewear craftsmanship. Produced in the late 1980s to early 1990s, it was built in small quantities for discerning independent opticians rather than mass-market retail.

Some frames impress with a logo. Others impress the moment you pick them up.

The Jason falls squarely into the second category.

Handcrafted from beautifully polished premium acetate, it delivers the kind of quality typically associated with boutique European makers such as Jacques Durand, Lesca, Lunor, and Max Pittion. The perfectly proportioned panto shape, substantial acetate, and understated detailing create a timeless design that feels just as relevant today as it did decades ago.

What makes this piece especially desirable is its rarity. We were unable to locate another Jason model currently offered for sale or any documented public resale of this model, making it an exceptionally scarce collector’s piece. Hans Custom Optik was a boutique German optical atelier focused on handcrafted eyewear rather than mass production.

Its history is equally compelling. Heritage Auctions sold a pair of Hugh Hefner’s personal Hans Custom Optik glasses for $1,062.50, accompanied by a letter from Hans Fiebig confirming that Hefner commissioned several hundred custom pairs from the atelier during the 1980s. That provenance highlights the reputation Hans Custom Optik earned among discerning private clients and collectors.

Authentication

Authenticated by Second Chance Authenticators.

• Authentic Hans Custom Optik frame
• Vintage handmade German construction verified
• Original hardware and factory markings confirmed
• Authentication inspection completed
• Certificate of Authenticity with QR registration recorded & available 

What’s Included

• Original Hans Custom Optik Jason frame
• Original demonstration lenses
• Second Chance Eyewear protective packaging

Notes

This is one of those rare independent European frames that immediately stands apart. The density of the acetate, precision finishing, and exceptional balance rival many boutique frames retailing today for significantly more. With virtually no examples appearing on the secondary market, it represents a unique opportunity to own a truly uncommon piece of European optical history.

Our Promise

Every frame is professionally inspected by Second Chance Eyewear and authenticated by Second Chance Authenticators before being offered for sale. The photographs shown are of the exact frame you will receive—never stock images.

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Value & Pricing

Estimated Original Retail: $450–650

Current Collector Value (Unworn): $500–750

Recommended Second Chance Eyewear Price: $650

Given its vintage status, exceptional German craftsmanship, boutique production, documented association with Hans Fiebig’s renowned atelier, and the near-complete absence of comparable market sales, we believe $650 is an appropriate asking price. This is exactly the kind of frame that appeals to serious collectors looking for quality and rarity rather than a recognizable logo.