Spitfire
Bc2 Rounded Sunglasses
The BC2 Rounded Sunglasses are a unisex eyewear accessory from London-based brand Spitfire, offering 100% UV protection for everyday outdoor wear. They feature a light metal-acetate frame in glossy black with amber-tinted lenses, and a rigid designer case plus cleaning cloth are included. Dimensions are 55 mm eye width, 15 mm bridge, and 135 mm temple length.
- Material
- metal-acetate
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Rounded sunglasses from Spitfire with UV protection and metal-acetate frame.
100% UV protection, lightweight frame, includes case and cloth.
- Material
- metal-acetate
- Secondary
- acetate
- Style
- casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- 100% UV protection
- lightweight metal-acetate frame
- comfortable fit
- rounded shape
- designer rigid case included
- cleaning cloth included
- eye width 55mm
- bridge 15mm
- temple 135mm
- London label Spitfire
Product Insights
Bc2 Rounded Sunglasses by Spitfire offer a premium hybrid metal-acetate frame at $75 CAD, providing warm, hypoallergenic comfort and a custom fit via bendable metal temples, along with a rigid case and cloth typically found on costly frames; however, they trade off glare reduction with non-polarized UV-blocking lenses and standard hinges that eliminate spring fatigue but lack one-hand flex.
- Acetate front
Acetate front is warm, color-rich, and hypoallergenic for skin comfort.
Why this is supported
The acetate front
offers richer color depth and a warmer-to-the-touch feel than metal fronts
Metal-acetate construction and what it means for comfort — acetate_front_properties, and
acetate's natural corrosion resistance means the front won't tarnish or react with skin over time
Metal-acetate construction and what it means for comfort — acetate_front_properties.
- Fit
Metal temples can be bent by an optician for a custom fit behind the ears.
Why this is supported
The metal temples can be bent by an optician to
wrap more securely behind the ears, a key advantage over all-acetate frames that cannot be shaped
Metal-acetate construction and what it means for comfort — metal_temple_adjustability. Meanwhile,
the front remains rigid to maintain the rounded square silhouette
Metal-acetate construction and what it means for comfort — metal_temple_adjustability.
- Value
Hybrid construction keeps this designer frame at $75 CAD.
Why this is supported
Hybrid metal-acetate construction achieves premium visual weight and hypoallergenic comfort at a lower cost than full-acetate. This model
lands at $75 CAD with a rigid case and cloth
Metal-acetate construction and what it means for comfort — value_through_hybrid_construction.
- Hybrid build
Hybrid metal-acetate construction delivers the premium look of full-acetate frames at a lower cost.
Why this is supported
Hybrid metal-acetate frames allow brands to offer the premium visual weight and hypoallergenic benefits of acetate at a lower cost than full-acetate construction, as noted by industry research.
Hybrid metal-acetate frames allow brands to offer the premium visual weight and hypoallergenic benefits of acetate at a lower cost than full-acetate construction
Metal-acetate construction and what it means for comfort — value_through_hybrid_constructionAdditionally, the same research highlights that this construction is
delivering a designer aesthetic typically found at significantly higher price points.
Metal-acetate construction and what it means for comfort — value_through_hybrid_constructionThese factors combined support the $75 CAD price point as a strong value.
- Accessories
Rigid designer case and cloth included, typical for frames costing much more.
Why this is supported
The product description states
this Spitfire model lands at $75 CAD with a rigid case and cloth
Metal-acetate construction and what it means for comfort — value_through_hybrid_construction, a premium typically reserved for higher-priced frames.
- Polarization
Non-polarized lenses block 100% UVA/UVB but not glare.
Why this is supported
The product's Q&A states:
They offer 100% UVA/UVB protection, but polarization is a separate feature not listed for this model.
Are the lenses polarized?— meaning the lenses block full UV but do not cut glare from reflective surfaces.
- Hinge durability
Standard hinges eliminate spring fatigue risk but lack one-hand flex.
Why this is supported
The Bc2 Rounded Sunglasses use standard hinges without a spring mechanism, as confirmed by the merchant:
No, the frame does not have spring-loaded (flex) hinges.
Does the frame have spring-loaded (flex) hinges?This eliminates the risk of spring fatigue but lacks the one-hand flex convenience. Durability is further supported by adjustable metal temples, which
The metal temples can be carefully bent by an optician to wrap more securely behind the ears
Metal-acetate construction and what it means for comfort — metal_temple_adjustability, reducing stress on the hinge joint, and by the included rigid case, noted as being provided
with a rigid case and cloth
Metal-acetate construction and what it means for comfort — value_through_hybrid_construction, which protects the frame during storage.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Front three-quarter view of a pair of sunglasses with a glossy black acetate frame, warm amber/tan lenses, straight temples with silver rectangular accents, and visible inner-arm text on the right temple.
- Frame shapeFull-rim rectangular-rounded front with slightly upswept outer corners and a modestly thick top bar and temples.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.46 · w 0.76 · h 0.36 (high) - Frame material and finishGlossy black rigid frame material visible on front and temples.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.46 · w 0.76 · h 0.36 (high) - Lens colorWarm amber/tan tinted lenses with uniform tint and no visible gradient.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.53 · w 0.29 · h 0.25 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.53 · w 0.29 · h 0.25 (high) - Metal trim near hingesSmall rectangular silver metal insets on the front face near each temple hinge.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.58 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.58 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (high) - Temple decorationRight temple outer face has a small elongated silver plaque with a subtle repeated oval pattern; left temple outer face not visible in detail.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.58 · w 0.13 · h 0.05 (high) - Inner right temple text“CHINA CE”
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (medium) - Inner left temple embossingRaised or embossed text is present on the inner left temple but it is not legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.32 · w 0.26 · h 0.12 (medium) - BridgeSolid integrated frame bridge with a slight keyhole-like contour at the nose but formed from the same black frame material.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.61 · w 0.20 · h 0.09 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray background with soft shadow beneath the sunglasses; three-quarter front orientation, even diffuse lighting, and no props.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view with the right temple angled toward the camera and left temple receding, product placed slightly lower-center in the frame.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray backdrop and flat surface with a soft cast shadow under and to the right of the sunglasses.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft diffuse studio lighting producing subtle highlights on the glossy frame and soft, unobtrusive reflections on the lenses and temples.
Colors
glossy black· frame exterior#2D2D2Bamber tan· lensesolive gray· inner temple interior#535353polished silver· metal accents- Frame shapeFull-rim rectangular-rounded front with slightly upswept outer corners and a modestly thick top bar and temples.