{"product_id":"vintage-cazal-221-col-309-west-germany-nos-rimless-optical-59-17-unworn","title":"Vintage CAZAL 221 COL 309 West Germany NOS Rimless Optical 59-17 Unworn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAZAL MOD. 221 COL. 309 – Vintage West Germany Optical Frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Unworn \/ New Old Stock (NOS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Lenses: Yes – Original CAZAL etched demo lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: West Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: 221\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: 309 (Red \/ Gold \/ Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens Width: 59mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: 17mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemple Length: 130mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame Width: Approx. 140 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens Height: Approx. 54 mm  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outstanding example of early CAZAL design, the Model 221 captures everything that made Cari Zalloni’s work revolutionary during the 1980s. The dramatic floating lens design, sculpted double-chevron bridge, and contrasting red enamel accents create a frame that is unmistakably CAZAL—architectural, futuristic, and decades ahead of its time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWest Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Patent Pending”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is one of the earlier production examples from the golden era of CAZAL. The combination of champagne gold metal, deep burgundy\/red detailing, and minimalist rimless construction gives the frame an elegant yet unmistakably bold presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pair remains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunworn New Old Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, retaining its original factory demo lenses with the CAZAL script etching.\u003c\/span\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 \/ New Old Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal factory finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal CAZAL demo lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo signs of previous wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplays beautifully and is ready to wear or fit with prescription lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra \u0026amp; Collectibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced during CAZAL’s legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1980s West Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e period, the Model 221 reflects Cari Zalloni’s vision of eyewear as wearable architecture rather than a simple accessory. While many collectors pursue the oversized hip-hop icons, pieces like the 221 have become increasingly desirable for their refined proportions and unmistakable design language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe “Patent Pending” marking further adds to its appeal as an early production example. \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\u003eAuthentication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis frame has been professionally inspected and authenticated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Chance Authenticators (SCA).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour purchase includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentication by Second Chance Authenticators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerialized Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital authentication record and QR registration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifetime verification support should you ever sell or insure the frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal CAZAL optical frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal CAZAL demo lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Chance Eyewear premium case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrofiber cleaning cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore CAZAL became synonymous with oversized legends, it created elegant pieces like the 221 that blended industrial design with luxury craftsmanship. The floating lenses, sharp bridge geometry, and rich enamel accents make this one of those frames that feels just as modern today as it did forty years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Second Chance Eyewear \u0026 Accessories ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52655683436831,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/2746\/8063\/files\/9AE73412-54B5-47FA-9E85-A82DC1514F09.jpg?v=1783138419","url":"https:\/\/secondchanceeyewear.com\/products\/vintage-cazal-221-col-309-west-germany-nos-rimless-optical-59-17-unworn","provider":"Second Chance Eyewear \u0026 Accessories ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}