{"product_id":"hans-custom-optik-jason-03-vintage-handmade-optical-frame-unworn-germany","title":"Hans Custom Optik “Jason 03” VINTAGE HANDMADE Optical Frame-UNWORN-Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHans Custom Optik Jason 03 Vintage Handmade Germany Unworn Optical Frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnworn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original factory optical frame with original demonstration lenses. Exceptional unworn condition with no visible signs of wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: Hans Custom Optik\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Jason\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor: 03\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage, circa late 1980s–early 1990s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium handcrafted acetate construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic panto \/ round silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriple rivet detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSculpted comfort temples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-duty barrel hinges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal factory finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal factory demonstration lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReady for prescription lenses or custom sunglass lenses by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Chance Customs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLens Width: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBridge: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemple: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Lens Height: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Frame Width: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e128 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for small to medium faces seeking a true handcrafted European fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love Them | Era \u0026amp; Relevance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage handmade German optical frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome frames impress with a logo. Others impress the moment you pick them up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jason falls squarely into the second category.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts history is equally compelling. Heritage Auctions sold a pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHugh Hefner’s personal Hans Custom Optik glasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$1,062.50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Chance Authenticators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Hans Custom Optik frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage handmade German construction verified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal hardware and factory markings confirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentication inspection completed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity with QR registration recorded \u0026amp; available \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Hans Custom Optik Jason frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal demonstration lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Chance Eyewear protective packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Promise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee the World Through a New Lens®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValue \u0026amp; Pricing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstimated Original Retail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $450–650\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent Collector Value (Unworn):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $500–750\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Second Chance Eyewear Price:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$650\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiven 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$650\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Second Chance Eyewear \u0026 Accessories ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52683376263455,"sku":"52683376263455","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/2746\/8063\/files\/80A5B3E5-FFE8-4400-948E-EC6AAEB8AF1C.jpg?v=1784181500","url":"https:\/\/secondchanceeyewear.com\/products\/hans-custom-optik-jason-03-vintage-handmade-optical-frame-unworn-germany","provider":"Second Chance Eyewear \u0026 Accessories ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}