{"product_id":"jacques-marie-mage-bandit-in-gold-jmmbt-40-ltd-450-full-kit-collectors-japan","title":"Jacques Marie Mage BANDIT in GOLD JMMBT-40 Ltd 450-Full Kit-Collectors-Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJACQUES MARIE MAGE BANDIT GOLD — COLLECTORS CONDITION — FULL KIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors Condition — exceptionally well-preserved and carefully inspected. The frame may show very light signs of prior handling or wear. Minor surface marks or micro-abrasions may be present on the frame and\/or lenses when examined closely under direct light, but they are not noticeable during normal wear and do not affect vision, fit, function, or overall presentation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example remains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, retaining its factory frame, lenses, nose pads and hardware.\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\n\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jacques Marie Mage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e BANDIT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel Code:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e JMMBT-40\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eColorway:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% beta titanium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beta titanium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLimited Production:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e450 pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive late-1970s-inspired navigator\/aviator silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSculptural double-bridge construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCustom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4mm rim wire with hairline detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonoblock titanium hinge construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature streamlined temples with custom tailfin-style temple-tip detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom JMM nose pads with engraved detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe BANDIT was designed as JMM’s elevated interpretation of late-’70s automotive and aviator styling, specifically referencing the visual world surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmokey and the Bandit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Jacques Marie Mage factory lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink \/ burgundy gradient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCR39\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4-base lens construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackside anti-reflective treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% UV protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gold JMMBT-40 was originally configured with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink Gradient CR39 lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which matches this pair.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:58-17-142\"\u003e58-17-142\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLens Width: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e58mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBridge: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemple Length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e142mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFit: Medium-to-wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape: Geometric navigator \/ aviator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has substantially more architectural presence than a conventional wire aviator, while the thin beta-titanium construction keeps the profile sophisticated rather than heavy.\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\u003eThe BANDIT is one of the more unusual metal-frame designs from Jacques Marie Mage: part aviator, part late-’70s automotive design study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of the angular lens shape, pronounced double bridge, deeply sculpted rim, exaggerated brow line and extremely thin temples creates a silhouette that feels authentically vintage without looking like a reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold with the original pink-gradient lenses is especially strong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The lens color softens the technical gold titanium and gives this pair a distinctly luxurious 1970s character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore importantly for a collector, this isn’t a modified BANDIT. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original lenses, original hardware and complete presentation remain together.\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 Second Chance Authenticators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe identifying frame markings, construction details, factory specifications and accompanying original documentation have been reviewed for consistency with this Jacques Marie Mage release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial information is recorded for authentication purposes but is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot publicly disclosed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes recorded Second Chance Authenticators documentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFULL KIT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJacques Marie Mage BANDIT sunglasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal JMM leather case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal presentation box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal microfiber cloth \/ pocket square\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal limited-edition documentation \/ certificate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal accompanying materials shown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJMM’s original BANDIT packaging included the handcrafted case, microfiber cloth\/pocket square, silk-covered presentation packaging and letterpress certificate carrying the production information.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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 the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Gold JMMBT-40 production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not one of the later acetate BANDIT variants that now appear online under the same model name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat distinction matters. The authentic JMMBT-40 is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% beta-titanium, Japan-made, 450-piece production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with an original retail positioning far above ordinary JMM acetate models. Current retailer archival pricing shows the Gold BANDIT at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$2,255\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although earlier retail pricing appears to have varied by market and period.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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 offered by Second Chance Eyewear is carefully inspected for authenticity, structural integrity and condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe never use stock photos. The eyewear pictured is the eyewear you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the World Through a New Lens®.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Second Chance Eyewear \u0026 Accessories ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950994092319,"sku":"52950994092319","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/2746\/8063\/files\/55CE6673-5A1F-4F83-B45A-3B3DB61EAFA1.jpg?v=1790727144","url":"https:\/\/secondchanceeyewear.com\/products\/jacques-marie-mage-bandit-in-gold-jmmbt-40-ltd-450-full-kit-collectors-japan","provider":"Second Chance Eyewear \u0026 Accessories ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}