Spitfire
Bc2 Rounded Sunglasses
These BC2 rounded sunglasses from London label Spitfire feature a light and comfortable metal-acetate frame with 100% UV protection. The full-rim rectangular-rounded front has glossy black acetate and warm amber-tinted lenses, with silver metal accents near the hinges. Dimensions include an eye width of 55 mm, bridge of 15 mm, and temple length of 135 mm; a rigid case and cleaning cloth are included.
- Material
- metal-acetate
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
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
The Spitfire Bc2 is a 75 CAD optical-grade frame from a London eyewear label distinct from the San Francisco skateboard-wheel brand of the same name, and its clearest promise is prescription-ready versatility in a light, full-size shape: the acetate front uses an optical bevel so a lab can glaze it with Rx lenses, the metal-and-acetate hybrid build keeps the wide square front light, and the metal temples can be bent by an optician for a custom fit behind the ears. Despite the rounded name the frame is a softly squared wayfarer rather than a true circle, with a hand-polished cellulose-acetate front whose gloss can be buffed back if it dulls and whose color comes from cast layers rather than surface paint. Lenses are UV400, blocking 100% of UVA and UVB to 400 nm, in a dark Category 3 single tint with anti-reflective coating, neither mirror nor gradient; the tint is non-polarized, which is the central tradeoff, dimming all light uniformly without cutting reflected glare off wet roads or water while keeping phone, GPS and dashboard screens legible at any angle. The same construction choices define the ownership risks: the metal-to-acetate seam is the frame's first failure point and should be checked for gaps, acetate softens with heat so dashboard heat can warp the front, and there is no hard scratch-resistant layer, making the included rigid designer case and cloth — accessories typical of frames costing much more — the required storage rather than an optional extra. Its cultural footing is a lineage worn by Liam Gallagher, Damon Albarn and successive waves of British indie, positioning the piece as a heritage-referencing optical frame whose non-polarized tint and mixed-material joints are the accepted cost of its light weight, Rx compatibility and screen-friendly clarity.
Verified claims
- UV protection
- Lenses are UV400-rated, blocking 100% of both UVA and UVB up to 400 nm.
- Lens tint
- Lenses are a dark Category 3 single tint with an anti-reflective coating, not a mirror or gradient
- Glare
- Non-polarized tint dims light but does not cut glare off wet roads or water
- Screen legibility
- Non-polarized lenses keep phone, GPS and dashboard screens legible at any angle.
- Weight
- Metal-and-acetate hybrid build keeps the full-size square front light
- Fit
- Metal temples can be bent by an optician for a custom fit behind the ears
- Joint durability
- The metal-to-acetate seam is the frame's first failure point, so check it for gaps
- Care
- Acetate softens with heat, so store the frame in its rigid case, not a hot car
- Lineage
- Worn by Liam Gallagher, Damon Albarn and every wave of British indie
- Brand identity
- Spitfire sunglasses is a London eyewear label, not the skateboard-wheel brand
- Rx compatibility
- Cut as an optical-grade frame, so a lab can glaze it with prescription lenses.
- Shape
- Despite the rounded name, the frame is a softly squared wayfarer, not a true circle.
- Polarization
- The tint is non-polarized: it dims all light uniformly but blocks no reflected glare.
- Acetate front
- Acetate front with color cast through its layers, not painted on top.
- Accessories
- Rigid designer case and cloth included, typical for frames costing much more.
- Brand origin
- A London eyewear label, a separate company from the San Francisco skateboard-wheel brand.
- Scratch resistance
- No hard scratch-resistant layer — keep the lenses in the included rigid case.
- Frame finish
- The Black frame's gloss comes from hand-polished cellulose acetate and can be buffed back if it dulls.
- Heat sensitivity
- Dashboard heat can warp the acetate front, so store it in the included rigid case
- Prescription ready
- The frame is cut to an optical bevel, so a lab can seat a prescription lens.
Product record
- Title
- Bc2 Rounded Sunglasses
- Brand
- Spitfire
- Price
- 75 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesUses
Everyday sun protection with full UV coverage
Wear these Spitfire sunglasses on sunny days when you want full UV protection, according to the merchant's product details. The metal-acetate frame is described as light and comfortable for extended wear, and a rigid case and cleaning cloth are included to keep the lenses protected between outings.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Bc2 Rounded Sunglasses: Choose this if you want Spitfire sunglasses with a glossy black acetate front, rectangular-rounded shape with slightly upswept corners, and warm amber/tan uniform lenses with 100% UV protection. The metal-acetate frame is described by the merchant as light and comfortable, with an integrated bridge with a slight keyhole contour and silver accents near the hinges, and a rigid designer case and cleaning cloth are included. It comes in a single Black one-size variant (eye width 55 mm, bridge 15 mm, temple 135 mm), so the fit may not suit everyone.[1,2] | Teddy Boy Round Sunglasses: Choose this if you want Spitfire round sunglasses with a warm amber-tinted lens, translucent amber acetate front, and a narrow keyhole bridge; the retailer describes distortion-free lenses with complete UVA and UVB protection and a light, comfortable acetate frame. It comes in one size (eye width 53 mm, bridge 15 mm, temple 140 mm), offered in Black or Patterned Brown, with visible metal rivets at the hinges and thin silver metal mid-temple arms. Note that the exact lens material is not specified beyond a non-named material.[3,4,5] | Cut Forty Square Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a bold, glossy black square frame with dark gray smoke-tinted lenses, made from lightweight, comfortable cellulose acetate with 100% UVA/UVB-safe, distortion-free nylon lenses and an anti-reflective coating. The large fit (60 mm eye width, 15 mm bridge, 145 mm temples) comes in one size, so it suits those comfortable with an oversized square style, and it ships with a custom hard case and microfiber pouch. Note that one Reddit commenter characterized Spitfire as affordable fashion sunglasses and advised setting expectations low, though this is an impression rather than a reported product experience.[6,7,8,9,10] |
Image Analysis
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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.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Spitfire
BC-2 BLACK / BLACK