Spitfire
Cut 108 Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
These Cut 108 Tortoiseshell Sunglasses from London-based brand Spitfire, available at Simons, feature a thick acetate frame with amber-tinted lenses and provide 100% UV protection. The full-rim frame has square-ish lenses, metal rivet accents, and broad temples, measuring 50 mm eye width, 15 mm bridge, and 145 mm temple length. Includes a rigid designer case and cleaning cloth.
- Color
- Tortoiseshell
- Material
- Acetate
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- classic, vintage, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Tortoiseshell sunglasses from London label Spitfire, offering 100% UV protection in a lightweight acetate frame.
100% UV protection, lightweight acetate frame, includes rigid case and cleaning cloth.
- Color
- Tortoiseshell · brown
- Material
- Acetate
- Style
- classic, vintage, minimal
- Occasion
- travel, vacation, beach-day
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- acetate frame
- 100% UV protection
- lightweight and comfortable
- rigid designer case included
- cleaning cloth included
- 50mm lens width
- 15mm bridge
- 145mm temple length
Product Insights
The Cut 108 Tortoiseshell Sunglasses from Spitfire deliver a cellulose acetate frame and optical-grade nylon lenses for 85 CAD, 35% less than Warby Parker's entry acetate, with a rigid case and cleaning cloth that add estimated $15–25 in separable value. The lenses provide 100% UV protection and anti-reflective coating to reduce glare and eye strain, but are not polarized—a tradeoff at this price. The acetate frame is durable with integrated, non-adjustable nose pads, and the fit is recommended for narrow faces (120–129 mm), making them unsuitable for wider faces. The anti-reflective coating requires care: only the included cloth is safe for cleaning.
Verified claims
- Materials
- Cellulose acetate frame and optical-grade nylon lenses at 85 CAD, 35% below Warby Parker's entry acetate.
- Accessories
- Included rigid case and cleaning cloth add $15–25 in value, uncommon at this price point.
- Polarization
- 100% UV protection and anti-reflective, but not polarized — a trade-off at 85 CAD.
- Lens material
- Optical-grade nylon lenses are impact-resistant and lighter than polycarbonate, reducing fatigue for extended wear.
- Anti-reflective coating
- Anti-reflective coating reduces glare and eye strain; clean only with included cloth to prevent scratches.
- Fit
- Recommended for narrow faces (120–129 mm); too narrow for wider faces.
- Nose pads
- Nose pads integrated into acetate frame and not adjustable.
- Case and cloth
- Rigid case and AR-safe cloth add an estimated $15–25 in separable value.
- Durability
- Acetate frame is durable for typical use with included hard case and integrated nose pads.
- Value
- At $85 CAD, offers acetate frame quality typical of $100+ frames, 35% below Warby Parker.
- Lens care
- Only included cloth is safe for cleaning the anti-reflective coating.
Product record
- Title
- Cut 108 Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
- Brand
- Spitfire
- Price
- 85 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Front three-quarter view of a thick acetate tortoiseshell sunglasses frame with square-ish lenses and amber/orange tinted lenses. Visible hinges, two small metal rivets on each temple, and printed markings on the inner temple.
- Frame shape and materialThick rectangular-to-square full-rim frame made from glossy tortoiseshell acetate with dark brown base and lighter amber-brown flecks visible throughout the rims and temples.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.40 · w 0.46 · h 0.40 (medium); x 0.48 · y 0.40 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (medium) - Lens tintBoth lenses are tinted a saturated amber/orange color with even tint and slight internal reflection visible on lens surfaces.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.47 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.49 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high) - Temple detailTemples are broad, continuing the tortoiseshell acetate look and tapering to rounded tips; the inner temple shows printed markings.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (medium) - Metal rivetsSmall round metal rivet accents visible on the front portion of the temples near the hinge on both sides.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.48 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.22 · y 0.53 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high) - Inner temple text“CE”
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.32 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Inner temple text 2“China”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.32 · w 0.14 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft diffuse lighting, slight cast shadow beneath the sunglasses, and a three-quarter front perspective showing both lenses and temples.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view with the sunglasses placed slightly angled so the left front is closer to the camera and the right temple extends toward the upper right.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft diffuse studio lighting producing soft shadows under and to the right of the product and mild highlights on the glossy frame and lenses.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution studio image with clear focus on the sunglasses; minimal noise and accurate color rendering under studio lights.
Colors
tortoiseshell brown· frame and temples#33312Eamber orange· lenses#DE8B34- Frame shape and materialThick rectangular-to-square full-rim frame made from glossy tortoiseshell acetate with dark brown base and lighter amber-brown flecks visible throughout the rims and temples.