Osservatorio sunglasses product image (primary)
Front-facing pair of sunglasses with a single-piece, high-gloss thick black frame and rounded gray-tinted lenses. Temples are partially visible through the lenses; a small curved bridge sits between lenses.

Bottega Veneta

Osservatorio Sunglasses

CA$835.00CAD
In Stock

The Bottega Veneta Osservatorio sunglasses are oversized acetate sunglasses with a glossy black frame and gray tinted lenses, designed for sun protection and everyday wear. Made in Japan, they feature metal details including a gold-tone plaque on the temples, and key measurements are an eye width of 58 mm, bridge of 17 mm, and temple length of 130 mm.

Material
Acetate frame, metal temples
Gender
unisex
Style
oversized, glam, classic
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses

Color

Black

Size

ONE SIZE

Specifications

Oversized acetate sunglasses with tinted lenses and metal temple details, made in Japan.

Shiny acetate frame, tinted lenses, metal details on temples, made in Japan.

Material
Acetate frame, metal temples
Secondary
metal
Style
oversized, glam, classic
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses

Additional Attributes

  • oversized silhouette
  • shiny acetate frame
  • tinted lenses
  • metal details on temples
  • made in Japan
  • eye width: 58mm
  • bridge: 17mm
  • temple length: 130mm
  • opulent design inspired by Bottega Veneta craftsmanship

Product Insights

The Bottega Veneta Osservatorio Sunglasses, priced at 835 CAD, are a logo-free, oversized acetate frame with side spoilers that block peripheral sun and wind to reduce eye strain, made in Japan's Sabae region from Japanese acetate reinforced with metal wire for durability and shape retention. The shorter 130mm temples provide a snug fit on average heads but may be tight or unbalanced on smaller faces, while the non-polarized Category 1 lenses offer 100% UV protection and full LCD screen legibility at the expense of dark tint, undercutting similar all-acetate models in price.

Verified claims

Sizing
Shorter temples (130 mm) and an oversized silhouette: snug on average heads but may be tight or unbalanced on smaller faces.
Coverage
Acetate frame and side spoilers shade upper cheeks, temples, and block peripheral wind and glare.
Frame integrity
Japanese acetate and metal wire construction resists warping and bending, maintaining consistent fit.
Craftsmanship heritage
Made in Japan from Fukui's Sabae region, a 120‑year‑old eyewear hub.
Acetate quality
Japanese acetate is naturally derived and resists warping for durability.
Shape retention
Japanese acetate frame resists warping under heat and humidity.
Finish
Acetate frame has a high-gloss polished finish.
Frame durability
Metal wire reinforcement prevents warping of the oversized acetate frame.
Tactile feel
Metal wire in temples provides a cool-to-the-touch tactile contrast to the warm acetate.
Temple fit
Shorter 130mm temples, reinforced by the internal metal wire, maintain snug fit over time.
Pricing
At $835 CAD ($690 USD), it undercuts the all-acetate Drop Aviator ($760 USD).
Side spoiler
Side spoiler on each temple blocks lateral sun and wind, reducing eye strain.
UV protection
100% UVA/UVB protection with Category 1 low-sun tint
Polarization
Non-polarized; LCD screens remain fully legible without distortion
Frame construction
Chunky injection-molded acetate frame with metal wire perimeter and 130mm temples, made in Japan.
Sun protection
Side spoiler and full-UV category 1 lenses enhance sun protection, though not polarized.
Design
Logo-free oversized acetate frame with side spoiler and double bridge.
Temple length
130mm temples provide a secure fit, shorter than standard 135mm aviators.

Product record

Title
Osservatorio Sunglasses
Brand
Bottega Veneta
Price
835 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

2 images
Osservatorio sunglasses product image (primary)
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Product

Front-facing pair of sunglasses with a single-piece, high-gloss thick black frame and rounded gray-tinted lenses. Temples are partially visible through the lenses; a small curved bridge sits between lenses.

  • Frame shapeSingle-piece continuous top bar and thick rim forming an oversized rectangular-with-rounded-corners frame silhouette; lower rims curve into rounded teardrop openings around each lens.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.90 · h 0.34 (high)
  • Frame finishHigh-gloss black rigid material with reflective highlights along the top edge and rim.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.20 (high)
  • LensesTwo rounded teardrop-shaped lenses with medium gray tint, set inside the thick rim and slightly recessed from the outer edge of the frame.
    2 regionsx 0.09 · y 0.36 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.36 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Nose bridgeSmall curved bridge cutout between lenses forming a shallow inverted-U shape in the frame.
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.42 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Temple glimpsesInner portions of both temples visible through the lenses as darker matte elements angled back from the frame.
    2 regionsx 0.20 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high)

Other

Studio product shot on a uniform light gray background with soft shadow below the sunglasses; camera is centered and level with the front of the product.

  • Shot compositionCentered, head-on frontal view of the sunglasses occupying the central horizontal band of the image.
  • Background and surfaceFlat, even light gray background and surface with a soft shadow cast beneath the frame indicating light from above and slightly front.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Image qualitySharp focus on the frame and lenses; even studio lighting with minimal glare except for subtle highlights on the glossy frame.

Colors

gloss black· frame#0C0D0Emedium gray· lenses#908585dark gray· temple inner#353533
Osservatorio sunglasses product image 2
02

Product

Glossy black oversized acetate sunglasses shown in a three-quarter side view with dark gray tinted lenses and a small rectangular gold metal plaque on the temple.

  • Frame shapeThick glossy black full-rim frame with an oversized rounded-rectangle front and a continuous single-piece upper rim that forms a slight brow line.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.32 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high)
  • BridgeWide keyhole-style bridge area integrated into the front frame with the same glossy black finish.
    1 regionx 0.24 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium)
  • LensesSingle pair of dark gray to brown-tinted lenses with a uniform tint and subtle reflections; lenses are set slightly inset from the outer edge of the frame.
    1 regionx 0.07 · y 0.38 · w 0.40 · h 0.34 (high)
  • Temple constructionWide glossy black temples that taper slightly toward the temple tips; right temple visible in full length showing consistent thickness near the hinge then narrowing.
    1 regionx 0.55 · y 0.40 · w 0.38 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Metal plaqueSmall horizontally oriented rectangular metal plaque in a warm gold tone inset on the outer side of the right temple.
    1 regionx 0.63 · y 0.50 · w 0.10 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Surface finishHigh-gloss polished finish on frame and temples producing specular highlights and reflected studio lighting.
  • Printed mark on lensSmall printed mark or sticker visible on the inner area of the left lens; characters are too small to read at this resolution.Partial
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium)
  • Interior temple textFine printed text appears on the inner face of the left temple but is illegible in this image.Partial
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.26 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (low)

Other

Three-quarter side studio shot on a uniform light gray background with soft shadows and diffuse lighting; product centered slightly left of image center and casting a shadow to the right.

  • Shot compositionThree-quarter side view of the sunglasses showing front and right temple, placed on a flat surface and photographed at a low angle.
  • Background and surfaceSmooth uniform light gray backdrop and surface with a soft shadow beneath and to the right of the sunglasses.
  • LightingSoft diffuse studio lighting producing even illumination and visible specular highlights on the glossy frame.
  • Image qualitySharp focus on the sunglasses with clear edges and visible reflections; no visible compression artifacts.

Colors

gloss black· frame and temples#2B2D2Cdark gray· lenses#5C5C5Awarm gold· metal plaque

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-designer/accessories/sunglasses/osservatorio-sunglasses--20798-1581362?colourId=0
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