{"product_id":"silhouette-m-8500-vintage-navigator-sunglasses-new-custom-blue-gradient","title":"Silhouette M 8500 Vintage Navigator Sunglasses-New Custom Blue Gradient Lenses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Silhouette M 8500 Austrian Navigator – Unworn – Custom Gradient Lenses\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\u003cspan\u003eUNWORN \/ VINTAGE DEADSTOCK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally preserved vintage Silhouette frame that remains unworn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe frame has been inspected by Second Chance Eyewear and presents beautifully for its age. As with any true vintage piece, extremely minor signs from decades of storage or handling may be present.\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e M 8500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Austria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oversized Navigator \/ Aviator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lightweight metal construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Matte gunmetal \/ grey tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemple Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double-bridge construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signature Silhouette “S” accent at the upper bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA quintessential example of early Silhouette design: extremely lightweight, architectural and unmistakably European.\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\u003eNEW CUSTOM LENSES BY SECOND CHANCE CUSTOMS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitted with brand-new custom gradient lenses created specifically for this frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep electric blue fading through pale blue into a light yellow-green tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Multi-tone gradient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e New \/ unworn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lens treatment completely changes the personality of the original frame while maintaining its period-correct oversized 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\u003eOversized navigator fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned with broad rectangular lenses, a high double bridge and slim temples for the lightweight feel Silhouette became known for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease refer to the photographs for proportions and 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\u003eThis is the kind of early Silhouette that explains why the Austrian manufacturer became such an important name in modern eyewear design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe oversized navigator profile is pure late-1970s into 1980s European futurism: minimal metal construction, enormous lens area and almost no unnecessary ornamentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComparable Silhouette M 8505 designs from the same family are identified in the vintage market as Austrian-made 1980s “Jet Style” sunglasses, reinforcing the period and design lineage of this M 8500. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/336510773271?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eeBay\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinding an example that remains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunworn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes this particularly appealing for the vintage collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new Second Chance Customs lenses take it one step further, turning an already rare archival frame into a completely unique piece.\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 and inspected by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Chance Authenticators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame markings, construction, Silhouette signature and period details have been reviewed for authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentication record maintained by Second Chance Authenticators.\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 Silhouette M 8500 frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew custom Second Chance Customs gradient lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Chance authentication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo stock or manufacturer photographs used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exact pair shown is the pair offered.\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\u003eTrue vintage eyewear may display extremely minor age-related characteristics from long-term storage even when unworn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs form an important part of the condition description.\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\u003e100% authentic, always guaranteed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery vintage frame is carefully inspected before being offered by Second Chance Eyewear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee the World Through a New Lens®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Second Chance Eyewear \u0026 Accessories ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52804232642847,"sku":null,"price":585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/2746\/8063\/files\/E2526F90-86E9-42CF-90C0-289195AA80A9.jpg?v=1787457618","url":"https:\/\/secondchanceeyewear.com\/products\/silhouette-m-8500-vintage-navigator-sunglasses-new-custom-blue-gradient","provider":"Second Chance Eyewear \u0026 Accessories ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}