{"product_id":"vintage-belstaff-pilot-13-269-aviator-leather-shields-deadstock-italy","title":"Belstaff PILOT 13-269 Vintage Aviator-Glacier Leather Shields-UNWORN-Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Belstaff PILOT Collection 13-269 Aviator Leather Shields Deadstock Italy\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 \/ DEADSTOCK \/ NEW OLD STOCK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional vintage Belstaff \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePILOT Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e aviator sunglasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pair is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunworn, all original and remarkably well preserved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including the original leather side shields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe frame, lenses, leather components and hardware have been carefully inspected by Second Chance Eyewear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOT A FULL KIT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO STOCK OR MANUFACTURER PHOTOS USED.\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 Belstaff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: PILOT Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: 13-269\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilhouette: Aviator \/ Pilot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Made in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Early 2000s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking example of Belstaff’s aviation- and motorcycle-inspired design language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis frame combines a classic metal aviator chassis with distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered leather side shields \/ wind guards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving it a functional look rooted in vintage flight eyewear, motorcycle goggles and alpine protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGunmetal-tone metal aviator frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble-bridge construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed leather side shields\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed bridge insert with Belstaff branding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlim metal temples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed temple-tip sleeves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable clear nose pads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItalian manufacture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePILOT Collection temple markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal shield architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leather side shields are the defining feature and give the frame much more presence than a standard aviator.\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\u003eFACTORY-ORIGINAL DARK GREY \/ GREEN LENSES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pair retains its original Belstaff lenses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark grey-green tint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull aviator coverage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory-original configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to work with the surrounding leather wind guards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are not replacement or custom lenses\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\u003eFit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to Large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe oversized aviator profile provides generous lens coverage, while the leather shields add additional peripheral protection and visual weight.\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 vintage Belstaff at its best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelstaff has long drawn from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emotorcycling, aviation, utility design and British adventure culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and this frame translates that identity directly into eyewear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leather side shields make the design feel purpose-built rather than decorative, while the gunmetal chassis and red detailing keep it distinctly early-2000s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this example especially compelling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePILOT Collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather side shields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Italy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnworn deadstock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll original.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the kind of niche vintage piece that becomes harder to replace once clean examples disappear from the market.\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\u003eThis pair has undergone independent inspection with attention to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelstaff PILOT Collection markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle identification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItalian manufacturing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal leather shield architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge branding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory lens configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemple markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge-consistent materials and finishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA recorded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Chance Authenticators Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pair is also entered into the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Chance Authenticators QR-linked ownership registry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing ongoing authentication and provenance 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\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Belstaff PILOT Collection sunglasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory-original lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal leather side shields \/ wind guards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal components shown in the photographs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Chance Authenticators Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQR-linked authentication and ownership registry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOT A FULL KIT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEverything pictured is included.\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\u003eUNWORN. 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