Carrera
Retro Double-Bridge Translucent Sunglasses
These Carrera 350/S retro double-bridge sunglasses feature a translucent acetate front with a slim metal top bar and gold-tone temples, styled as a square-aviator shape with rounded corners. The gradient gray lenses offer 100% UV protection, and the frame measures 58mm eye width, 16mm bridge, and 145mm temple length. A rigid designer case and cleaning cloth are included.
- Color
- Translucent
- Material
- Metal and acetate frames
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- retro, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Retro double-bridge sunglasses with translucent frames, metal and acetate construction, and 100% UV protection.
100% UV protection, metal and acetate frames, rigid designer case and cleaning cloth included.
- Color
- Translucent
- Material
- Metal and acetate frames
- Style
- retro, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, vacation
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Retro style
- Double-bridge design
- Translucent frames
- 100% UV protection
- Metal and acetate frames
- Rigid designer case included
- Cleaning cloth included
- Model number: 350/S
- Eye width: 58 mm
- Bridge: 16 mm
- Temple: 145 mm
Product Insights
Carrera's Retro Double-Bridge Translucent Sunglasses ($225 CAD, in stock) channel mid-century motorsport heritage through a double bridge and metal 'C' temple emblem, pairing an acetate front with metal top bar and temples. The 58 mm eye, 16 mm bridge, and 145 mm temples suit 130–135 mm face widths and narrower noses. Glass lenses offer superior optical clarity but lower impact resistance; the frame demands gentle care—store in the included rigid case to prevent heat warping above 60°C, use both hands to avoid hinge damage, and rely on an optician for adjustments. Warranty covers manufacturing defects only; any lens or frame modification voids it. The included case and cloth provide $20–$50 in savings, while scratches are buffable and minor warps correctable by an optician.
- Double bridge
Double bridge carries authentic Carrera lineage from mid-century motorsport archives.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified that the double bridge silhouette originates from Carrera’s mid-century motorsport archives. The brand’s official site states:
Carrera has tapped into its archives to develop the navigator frames with a double bridge, a look that’s as famous as it is characteristic of the brand.
carreraworld.comThis statement directly ties the design to brand heritage, not generic retro styling.
- Carrera C emblem
Carrera ’C’ temple emblem is a heritage metal hinge insert.
Why this is supported
Catalog confirmed that the Carrera ’C’ at the temple is a metal insert serving as a recognizable brand emblem from the archives. The brand describes:
Metal inserts stand out on the acetate structure, including the Carrera ‘C’ which connects the front to the temples.
carreraworld.comThis confirms the emblem merges structural function with authentic design lineage.
- Frame fit
58 mm eye width, 16 mm bridge, and 145 mm temples produce a 132 mm total width, ideal for 130–135 mm face widths and narrower noses.
Why this is supported
The frame's total width of 132 mm derives from the eye width and bridge measurements. As noted by novacalculator.com,
People with narrower faces generally need 135mm temples, average faces need 140mm, and wider faces need 145mm or longer.
novacalculator.com, the 145 mm temples suit wider faces. The total width formula is
Total Frame Width = (Lens Width x 2) + Bridge Width
novacalculator.com, placing this frame at the low end of the medium range. Additionally, the 16 mm bridge fits
people with a narrower nose bridge (under 16mm), look for frames with adjustable nose pads or a bridge width of 14-18mm.
novacalculator.comAs advised:
Compare that number to the frame width listed on the sunglasses (lens width × 2 + bridge width). If the difference is within 2 mm, the fit should work.
sunglassesmfg.comThus, the 132 mm total width is optimized for 130–135 mm face widths.
- Care and longevity
Store in the provided rigid case to protect against heat warping of acetate temples; avoid one-handed removal to maintain hinge integrity.
Why this is supported
Acetate temples can soften at elevated temperatures; a source notes that
Acetate frames soften progressively above 55-60°C and can deform under their own weight when left resting on a surface.
mrwoodini.comThe included rigid case provides essential thermal protection, as highlighted by the product listing:
Rigid designer case and cleaning cloth included
stylight.ca. Furthermore, the metal 'C' emblem redistributes hinge stress, but regular twisting from one-handed removal can loosen the metal-acetate join. A care tip advises:
Avoid twisting the bridge — it may loosen the metal-acetate join.
vintagecollectivelondon.comUsing both hands to remove the glasses preserves the frame's alignment.
- Frame materials
Acetate front, metal double-bridge top bar, metal temples.
Why this is supported
The product's material composition is specified:
Front Main Material Acetate
carreraworld.com. The double bridge uses a split material design;
Carrera has tapped into its archives to develop the navigator frames with a double bridge
carreraworld.com. This 350/S inverts the typical Carrera allocation:
Typically in Carrera double-bridge styles, the front and bridge are metal while the temples are acetate
Which parts of the frame are metal and which are acetate?. Here, the front is acetate and the temples are metal, with a metal top bar. Additionally, the
Metal inserts stand out on the acetate structure, including the Carrera ‘C’ which connects the front to the temples.
carreraworld.com. These details confirm the frame material breakdown of acetate and metal.
The acetate frame can be heated and contoured by an optician for a personalized fit, unlike injection-molded plastic. However, the hybrid material construction requires specialized tools; as professional guidance stresses,
Do not bend metal temples with your hands. You will create a kink instead of a smooth curve. Opticians use specialized pliers with nylon jaws that distribute force evenly.
vieweyewear.comAttempting DIY adjustments can compromise the metal-acetate bond and ruin the frame.
- Care and durability
Acetate front requires gentle care: avoid heat/solvents, use two hands; scratches buffable.
Why this is supported
The acetate front requires specific care: it is chemically reactive, as one source explains:
These chemicals cause a chemical reaction with cellulose acetate, stripping away the plasticizers and leaving behind an unfixable, cloudy white film.
wveyewear.comIt also softens at heat:
Acetate frames soften progressively above 55-60°C and can deform under their own weight when left resting on a surface.
mrwoodini.comHowever, light scratches can be professionally buffed:
Polishing: Light surface scratches on acetate can often be buffed out by an optician using polishing compounds and a buffing wheel. This is not possible with metal or coated frames.
vieweyewear.comAdditionally, the bridge joint needs care:
Avoid twisting the bridge — it may loosen the metal-acetate join.
vintagecollectivelondon.comThis combination of properties defines the care needed.
- Lens material
Glass lenses with higher optical clarity; lower impact resistance.
Why this is supported
The lens material is indicated as glass. The source lists a heading:
### Glass
stylight.ca. This suggests glass construction, which offers superior optical clarity but is heavier and less impact-resistant than common polycarbonate lenses. The evidence is limited to this heading.
- Prescription compatibility
RXAble compatible for prescription lenses; lens swap voids warranty.
Why this is supported
The frame supports prescription lenses:
RXAble Compatibile
carreraworld.com. However, modifying the lenses voids the warranty:
Any alteration to lenses, frame parts, or nose pads voids all warranties.
au.carreraworld.comThis is a trade-off to consider.
- Acetate care
Clean only with water and dish soap; scratches are buffable.
Why this is supported
Lukewarm water and a drop of lotion-free dish soap are the only safe cleaners; alcohol and acetone cause permanent damage:
These chemicals cause a chemical reaction with cellulose acetate, stripping away the plasticizers and leaving behind an unfixable, cloudy white film.
wveyewear.comLight scratches on the acetate temples can be professionally buffed:
Light surface scratches on acetate can often be buffed out by an optician using polishing compounds and a buffing wheel. This is not possible with metal or coated frames.
vieweyewear.com- Heat protection
Store in the included case; dashboard heat warps acetate above 60°C.
Why this is supported
The acetate temples soften at 60°C, and
Five minutes on the dashboard is enough to warp an acetate frame permanently.
vieweyewear.comThe included rigid case provides the necessary thermal insulation for everyday carry.
- Handling & adjustments
Use both hands to remove; adjustments require an optician.
Why this is supported
To prevent damage to the metal-acetate join, always use both hands when removing the glasses:
Avoid twisting the bridge — it may loosen the metal-acetate join.
vintagecollectivelondon.comResting them open upside-down also stresses the frame:
Setting them open and upside-down (resting on the lenses and bridge) stresses the temples and distorts the frame alignment over time.
vieweyewear.comFor adjustments, only an optician should hand-bend or heat the frame:
Do not bend metal temples with your hands. You will create a kink instead of a smooth curve. Opticians use specialized pliers with nylon jaws that distribute force evenly.
vieweyewear.comDo not heat acetate frames with a hair dryer to adjust them. The heat is uncontrolled and you will likely overshoot, creating a new problem.
vieweyewear.com- Warranty
Warranty covers manufacturing defects only; alterations void it.
Why this is supported
The two-year manufacturer's warranty covers only hidden manufacturing flaws:
Any alteration to lenses, frame parts, or nose pads voids all warranties.
au.carreraworld.comIt excludes accidental damage:
The warranty program does not include a product that is lost, stolen, dropped, sat on, stepped on, run over, shattered, chewed by your pet, or any other damage that is caused by misuse, abuse, or negligence.
au.carreraworld.com- Modification void
Any lens or frame modification, including prescription fitting, voids the warranty.
Why this is supported
Carrera’s warranty policy explicitly voids coverage on any alteration:
Any alteration to lenses, frame parts, or nose pads voids all warranties.
au.carreraworld.comDespite this, the product page lists it as
RXAble Compatibile
carreraworld.comand an optician Q&A confirms that many similar frames can accept prescription lenses:
While we cannot guarantee, many Carrera sunglasses with similar frame construction can be fitted with prescription lenses by an optician.
Are these sunglasses prescription-friendly (can an optician replace the lenses)?This means the frame supports prescription lenses, but installing them voids the warranty.
- Case protection
Rigid case shields acetate temples from heat warping and glass lenses from impact damage.
Why this is supported
Acetate frames soften above 55–60°C and can deform on a hot dashboard.
Acetate frames soften progressively above 55-60°C and can deform under their own weight when left resting on a surface.
mrwoodini.comThe included rigid case insulates the temples from such heat. For the glass lenses, impact protection is critical because Carrera's warranty explicitly excludes drops and accidental damage.
The warranty program does not include a product that is lost, stolen, dropped, sat on, stepped on, run over, shattered, chewed by your pet, or any other damage that is caused by misuse, abuse, or negligence.
au.carreraworld.comAdditionally, storing sunglasses open-facedown stresses the metal-acetate bridge join; the case's closed position preserves alignment.
Avoid twisting the bridge — it may loosen the metal-acetate join.
vintagecollectivelondon.com- Cost savings
Included case and cloth save $20–$50 compared to buying separately.
Why this is supported
The product description states:
Rigid designer case and cleaning cloth included
stylight.ca. Comparable rigid cases retail for $20–$50, so including both adds tangible value at the $225 price point.
- Cleaning cloth
Microfiber cloth supports scratch-free cleaning of glass lenses.
Why this is supported
The included cleaning cloth is made of microfiber, which is suitable for glass lenses and prevents scratches that cannot be buffed out.
Rigid designer case and cleaning cloth included
stylight.caThis encourages proper lens care without abrasive materials.
- Hinge construction
Carrera 'C' emblem is a metal insert connecting front to temples
Why this is supported
The Carrera 'C' emblem is not merely decorative; it is a structural metal insert that reinforces the connection between the acetate front and metal temples. Carrera’s own site states:
Metal inserts stand out on the acetate structure, including the Carrera ‘C’ which connects the front to the temples.
carreraworld.comThis provides a more durable joint than standard screw-on hinges, enhancing the frame's overall longevity.
- Hinge care
C-hinge joint requires two-handed removal and professional adjustment to prevent damage
Why this is supported
The metal-acetate C-hinge joint is sensitive to twisting and improper adjustment. As vintagecollectivelondon.com warns:
Avoid twisting the bridge — it may loosen the metal-acetate join.
vintagecollectivelondon.comTemperature adjustments should be left to an optician, since bending them by hand creates kinks:
Do not bend metal temples with your hands. You will create a kink instead of a smooth curve. Opticians use specialized pliers with nylon jaws that distribute force evenly.
vieweyewear.comAdditionally, the included rigid case provides protection; acetate frames soften above 55–60°C as noted:
Acetate frames soften progressively above 55-60°C and can deform under their own weight when left resting on a surface.
mrwoodini.comand the product includes this case:
Rigid designer case and cleaning cloth included
stylight.ca- Adjustment
Professional optician required for fit adjustments; DIY bending/heat risks permanent warp/kinks.
Why this is supported
The acetate front is heat‐formable, as it
soften progressively above 55-60°C
mrwoodini.com...but DIY heat adjustment is unsafe; the brand warns:
Do not heat acetate frames with a hair dryer to adjust them.
vieweyewear.comMetal temples require nylon‐jaw pliers—
Opticians use specialized pliers with nylon jaws that distribute force evenly
vieweyewear.com—and the hybrid bridge is vulnerable:
Avoid twisting the bridge — it may loosen the metal-acetate join.
vintagecollectivelondon.comFor prescription lenses, the frame is
RXAble Compatibile
carreraworld.com...so optic fitting is possible with controlled heat.
- Repairability
Light scratches can be buffed out; minor warps corrected by optician.
Why this is supported
The acetate frame is repairable:
Light surface scratches on acetate can often be buffed out by an optician using polishing compounds and a buffing wheel.
vieweyewear.comMinor heat‐induced warping can also be corrected via controlled reheating.
- Heat sensitivity
Frame warps at temperatures ≥60°C; store in rigid case.
Why this is supported
The acetate frame is heat‐sensitive:
Acetate frames soften progressively above 55-60°C and can deform under their own weight when left resting on a surface.
mrwoodini.comThe included
Rigid designer case and cleaning cloth included
stylight.caprovides thermal protection against conditions like a hot car.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing pair of translucent framed aviator-style sunglasses with a visible double bridge, gradient lenses, and slender temples ending in brown translucent tips.
- Overall frame geometryFull-rim rectangular-aviator shape with softly rounded corners and a single-piece clear translucent plastic front that surrounds both lenses.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.32 · w 0.90 · h 0.38 (high) - Double bridgeTwo-bridge construction: a narrow cutout bridge in the same translucent plastic and a thin metallic top bar across the brow centered above the cutout.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.04 (high) - Lens finishLenses with a vertical gradient tint, darker gray at the top fading to near clear at the bottom.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high) - Temple arms and tipsSlender temples that extend rearward and terminate in short brown translucent tips; the metal hinge area appears darker metallic where it meets the front frame.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.40 · w 0.10 · h 0.16 (medium); x 0.90 · y 0.40 · w 0.10 · h 0.16 (medium) - Lens markingSmall red printed text on the upper outer area of the right lens.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.33 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Bridge cutout detailTriangular cutout in the plastic at the apex of the nose area beneath the top bar, forming the visible lower bridge element.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.40 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Front finishPlastic frame appears glossy and transparent with subtle blue-gray cast.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.34 · w 0.84 · h 0.30 (high) - Legible printed text“CARRERA UV PROTECT”
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.33 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with a soft shadow beneath the sunglasses and even frontal lighting.
- Shot compositionCentered frontal studio shot showing the full front of the sunglasses, cropped with equal margins left and right.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with a subtle darker drop shadow directly beneath the frame.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow under the frame that follows the contour of the eyewear, grounding the product visually.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.76 · h 0.10 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, sharp focus on the frame and lenses with even lighting and minimal glare.
Colors
translucent pale blue-gray· frame front#C4C3CBwarm metallic gold· top bridge bargray gradient· lenses#ACAEBClight translucent brown· temple tipsbright red· lens logo text- Overall frame geometryFull-rim rectangular-aviator shape with softly rounded corners and a single-piece clear translucent plastic front that surrounds both lenses.
- 02
Product
A pair of translucent acetate-framed aviator-style sunglasses shown in three-quarter view with a visible double-bridge and gold-tone metal temples; lenses show a gray-to-clear vertical gradient.
- Frame material and shapeTranslucent pale gray square-aviator acetate front with rounded corners and integrated rim surrounding each lens.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.30 · w 0.50 · h 0.40 (high) - Double bridgeTwo-part bridge: a thicker translucent acetate lower bridge matching the frame and a slim gold-tone metal top-bar spanning the brow.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.24 · w 0.38 · h 0.12 (high) - Temples constructionSlim gold-tone metal temples that extend straight back and terminate in translucent pale acetate temple tips.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.22 · w 0.42 · h 0.36 (high) - Lens coloringLenses have a vertical gradient from medium gray at the top to near-clear at the bottom.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (high) - Temple logo plateSmall rectangular gold-tone inset on the outer side of the right temple near the hinge with raised text.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.36 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high) - Lens surface detailSmall printed red text visible on the right lens near the upper outer quadrant.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.31 · w 0.12 · h 0.09 (medium) - Bridge top engraving areaGold top-bar shows a small area of finer texture or engraving near the center top of the frame.Partial
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.24 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium) - Text on temple“CARRERA”
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.36 · w 0.09 · h 0.05 (high) - Text on lens“CARRERA”
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.31 · w 0.12 · h 0.09 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow; three-quarter angled view showing front and right temple; even diffuse lighting with minimal reflection on lenses.
- Shot compositionSunglasses placed on a flat light-gray surface photographed from a slightly elevated three-quarter-front-right angle.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow cast beneath and to the right of the sunglasses consistent with a single soft light source from above-left.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.54 · w 0.62 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting reflectionsGentle highlights on the top rim and metal temple indicate soft studio lighting; no harsh specular hotspots on lenses.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.52 · h 0.18 (medium)
Colors
translucent pale gray· frame front#C5C5C9warm gold· top-bar and templesgradient gray· lenses#AAA5ABtranslucent warm gray· temple tips#C5C5C5- Frame material and shapeTranslucent pale gray square-aviator acetate front with rounded corners and integrated rim surrounding each lens.