{"product_id":"persol-ratti-09181-black-sunglasses-w-new-custom-gradient-lensss","title":"Persol Ratti 09181 Black Sunglasses- w\/ New Custom Gradient lensss","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Persol Ratti 09181 Black Deadstock New Custom Gradient Sunglasses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeadstock \/ Unworn Vintage Frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally preserved original Persol Ratti frame showing no evidence of normal prior wear. The frame has been carefully inspected by Second Chance Eyewear and fitted with brand-new custom gradient sun lenses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this is genuine vintage deadstock, extremely minor storage or handling marks may be present when examined closely under direct light. These are consistent with decades of preservation and do not detract from the overall presentation.\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 Persol\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1980s vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRatti-era production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 09181\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFrame Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gloss Black\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italian acetate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic softly upswept \/ butterfly-inspired silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Persol metal arrow temple detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlim sculpted temples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Ratti-era construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersol RATTI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e temple signature is especially important here. The Ratti-marked pieces belong to Persol’s earlier Italian production era and are increasingly sought after by vintage Persol collectors. The documented 09181 is identified by specialist vintage dealers as an authentic 1980s Ratti-produced model rather than a modern reproduction.\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\u003eBrand-New Custom Gradient Lenses by Second Chance Customs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew custom lenses were installed specifically for this frame, transforming the original deadstock optical chassis into a wearable vintage sunglass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep smoke \/ blue-grey tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark upper portion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProgressive fade toward a substantially lighter lower lens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth gradient treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to complement the glossy black acetate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNewly fitted and professionally installed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cool gradient gives the frame a much more sophisticated appearance than a conventional solid dark lens while preserving the unmistakable vintage silhouette.\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\u003eTemple marking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e52-14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLens Width: approximately 52 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge: approximately 14 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium vintage fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeminine to unisex styling depending on face shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI would \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot publish a temple length unless we physically measure it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, because the surviving online 09181 examples have differing measurements and should not be used to override the markings on your actual pair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReq\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the kind of Persol that separates ordinary vintage eyewear from genuine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRatti-era Persol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 09181 combines a restrained Italian butterfly shape with the unmistakable Persol arrow at the temples. Unlike the heavier 649\/714-type silhouettes most buyers associate with Persol today, this design is considerably slimmer and more elegant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore importantly, this is an original vintage frame rather than a contemporary retro interpretation. Specialist vintage sources specifically date surviving 09181 examples to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and identify them as products of the original Ratti manufacturing period.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinding one in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeadstock \/ Unworn condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly in versatile glossy black, makes this a much stronger collector piece than an ordinary used vintage Persol.\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 frame has been reviewed for period-correct Persol Ratti markings, manufacturing details, construction and identifying characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentication indicators visible on this pair include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersol RATTI temple signature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e09181 model marking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Italy marking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Persol arrow temple hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod-appropriate construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize designation stamped inside the temple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecorded Certificate of Authenticity and QR registry documentation provided through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Chance Authenticators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Persol Ratti 09181 frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew custom gradient lenses by Second Chance Customs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Chance Eyewear protective case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Chance Authenticators documentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo original Persol case is represented unless otherwise stated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe custom gradient lenses are newly installed and are not the original Persol lenses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe frame itself is original vintage Persol Ratti and is being represented as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeadstock \/ Unworn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e based on its preserved condition and inspection.\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 vintage frame offered by Second Chance Eyewear is individually inspected for condition, structural integrity and authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe do not use stock photographs. 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