FS: Arguably one of the most sought after items of Bond history...

BTB

This one hurts guys...

I'm working on a deal with another member on this forum and I need to free up some funds.

Hopefully these go to a good home. I'm not even going to describe them since everybody
and their dog knows what they are. I used to work for Luxottica, and this is a collector's piece.
I've never worn them out and about. I've tried them on, displayed them, and cleaned them though.

Please ask any questions, and I will do my best to go into great detail and I will post extensive
photos so you know what you are getting. The inside of the left ear stem is missing some of the printing due to cleaning.
And if you look under a microscope, you might see some very faint cleaning marks left by a cleaning
cloth. When I hold the sunglasses up into the light, I do not see any scratches though.
Keep in mind, I'm trying to be as accurate in my description as possible since this is a big investment
and since I don't offer returns. The leather temple tips are perfect.


Asking $1,900 or best offer.

BTB

Asp9mm

What are 130's? I thought the sought after ones were 108's and compared to the Quantum 108's the frame/lense looks much too big and deep. These look like the later Williams model with the lower cross bar removed. What exactly are these?

Sir Miles

In the light of the excellent information given above may I respectfully suggest people do their research on these...could BTB please provide further information.

Thank you, Asp9mm for looking out for AJB -{

Chriscoop

Maybe these are pre bond? The case doesn't have the bond branding on it??

Asp9mm

These are the first run and screenused. So they can't be first runs as the differences are too much....



Glasses for sale...



Didn't earlier TF's have different nose pads too?

Where are all the clothes guru's when you need them 8-)

Chriscoop

Hmmm interesting! I think it would be fair to say 108s in unworn condition with the Bond branding are the holy grail glasses.

Westward_Drift

Chriscoop wrote:

Maybe these are pre bond? The case doesn't have the bond branding on it??

From what I understand the TF 108s were made for QoS based off of the Oliver Peoples Airman. There were no pre-Bond 108s (unlike the Persol 2720s from CR) and an original 108 retail case should have "James Bond 007" branding. A picture of the inside of the left temple would be helpful as that would have the model and sizing information.

Asp9mm, the right temple markings don't match the coding for either the 108s or the 207s that I am familiar with, although I am no expert. (108s are oustide my budget and 207s too big for my face) I have run across some Luxottica-era Persols with temple length on the right temple piece, but Tom Ford sunglasses are manufactured by Marcolin.

Asp9mm

Here's a comparison of the William 0207 (top) and the glasses for sale (bottom)





As you can see, the glasses offered show more in common with these than the 108's. All the dimensions match up apart from the lower cross bar. The frame contours are spot on.

welshboy78

I think they are the right ones as they should say 130 on one of the arms - exactly as pictured!

The opposite arm (not pictured) should say James Bond TF108 19V - this is not pictured for some reason.

The Williams had plastic tips instead of leather.

The box and case and cloth should be branded Tom Ford James Bond 007

I would not pay crazy money if the box, case and cloth not 007 branded as per the originals however maybe the opticians didn't hand them out in some case.

It was common ages ago on eBay for people to flog the 007 box and case / cloth separately to the glasses

Asp9mm

Are the nose pads correct?

welshboy78

Asp9mm wrote:

Are the nose pads correct?

Yes they match mine (just dug out mine)

Asp9mm

welshboy78 wrote:

Asp9mm wrote:

Are the nose pads correct?

Yes they match mine (just dug out mine)

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So what's the Luxottica connection?

ppw3o6r

I know nothing about costume/sunglasses. What I would like to know as a prop collector is as Everybody and his dog knows what these are? for $2000 are these "production" Tom Ford sun glasses or just the Quantum TF108V branded jobbies you used to be able to buy brand new for £225? because there is a hell of a difference between the two. Thank you fellow AJBers

Higgins

I ususally don't do this, but I'd say at a ban is imminent for suggestive wording and the lack of replies from the op speaks for itself.

superado

ppw3o6r wrote:

I know nothing about costume/sunglasses. What I would like to know as a prop collector is as Everybody and his dog knows what these are? for $2000 are these "production" Tom Ford sun glasses or just the Quantum TF108V branded jobbies you used to be able to buy brand new for £225? because there is a hell of a difference between the two. Thank you fellow AJBers

LOL, I thought I was the only ignoramus Bond fan on this board. "My, those new threads on the emperor are just fabulous!" )

ppw3o6r

superado wrote:

ppw3o6r wrote:

I know nothing about costume/sunglasses. What I would like to know as a prop collector is as Everybody and his dog knows what these are? for $2000 are these "production" Tom Ford sun glasses or just the Quantum TF108V branded jobbies you used to be able to buy brand new for £225? because there is a hell of a difference between the two. Thank you fellow AJBers

LOL, I thought I was the only ignoramus Bond fan on this board. "My, those new threads on the emperor are just fabulous!" )

Yes I'm sure the Emperor has a magnificent ass I used to have the retail TF108V 007 branded jobbies. Gave them to a fellow AJBer however the question still has to be asked are these the retail branded replicas or something special? I apologise to those AJBers who used to suspect that Donkey was a Bellend who are now darn right sure of that fact!

Sir Miles

Higgins wrote:

I ususally don't do this, but I'd say at a ban is imminent for suggestive wording and the lack of replies from the op speaks for itself.

Let's give the OP time to respond first - he may, unlike the rest of us, have a life

But I can't thank the people enough that have raised doubts about these {[]

GS

Ive just checked mine and also have the 130 on the arm, I think the OP may have just used a stock photo of the box etc.

Asp9mm

What about the other details, because there are many differences between the glasses pictured here and the picture of the screen used ones?

The lack of information in the description points towards an ex employee who got these direct and also suggestive that they may be something a little more special than you usually see offered. The lack of any real information and pictures of the MOST IMPORTANT part of the glasses which has the TF 007 branding and stock pictures of boxes just raises even more questions.

The seller also says 'ask more questions.... so you know what you are getting', which sounds like those Ebay sales where they are selling knock offs and attempting to cover their asses. Strictly no returns too, which also re-inforces that feeling.

Westward_Drift

GS wrote:

Ive just checked mine and also have the 130 on the arm, I think the OP may have just used a stock photo of the box etc.

Interesting, Grant. Thanks for the info on the TF 108 arm. [Off topic, but if you get the chance post those Dunhill zipper pics. ]

MANDY1

These are currently on fleabay as the pics are same.

Here's the link
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tom-Ford-TF108-James-Bond-007-quantum-of-solace-sunglasses-SA-/361639771172?hash=item543368fc24:g:RuIAAOSwRJ9XgYFx

2K , eh?

GS

Guys, there are many more experienced on here than me so will defer to your views. I'm just pleased I bought a second pair at the time I've never taken out of the box in case I broke them... 2k, wow...!!
I will post some of the dunhill soon I promise!

ppw3o6r

Teppo wrote:

These are currently on fleabay as the pics are same.

Here's the link
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tom-Ford-TF108-James-Bond-007-quantum-of-solace-sunglasses-SA-/361639771172?hash=item543368fc24:g:RuIAAOSwRJ9XgYFx

2K , eh?

Thank you Teppo -{

Rainier Wolfcastle

Teppo wrote:

These are currently on fleabay as the pics are same.

Here's the link
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tom-Ford-TF108-James-Bond-007-quantum-of-solace-sunglasses-SA-/361639771172?hash=item543368fc24:g:RuIAAOSwRJ9XgYFx

2K , eh?

Interesting - in his completed items another (?) TF108 can be found that actually sold for $1,999. That one shows the 007 branded box and accessories, although the pictures look like studio photos and no feedback was received or left for the buyer...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tom-Ford-TF108-James-Bond-007-NIB-quantum-of-solace-sunglasses-SA-/361586718363

welshboy78

Yeah I wouldnt jump the gun here.

I think the seller is not indicating these have any connection with production - just simply selling a pair that was available to the public. There have been crazy prices for these lately for whatever reason

welshboy78

I thought he had a wanted ad for these recently?

Higgins

Am I wrong, or is the ref. Number on the left temple?

Maybe the 130 on the right just indicates the temple length?

welshboy78

Higgins wrote:

Am I wrong, or is the ref. Number on the left temple?

Maybe the 130 on the right just indicates the temple length?

Wearing the glasses the ref number is on the left arm with James Bond 007
Right arm is the 130 text

Rainier Wolfcastle

Yes, 130 is the temple length as already stated in previous posts. He doesn't show the left temple because "The inside of the left ear stem is missing some of the printing due to cleaning." - Maybe a different lens colour was "accidentally" wiped away? At $1,999 maybe some blue replacement lenses are a good investment?

welshboy78

Rainier Wolfcastle wrote:

Yes, 130 is the temple length as already stated in previous posts. He doesn't show the left temple because "The inside of the left ear stem is missing some of the printing due to cleaning." - Maybe a different lens colour was "accidentally" wiped away? At $1,999 maybe some blue replacement lenses are a good investment?

If the seller did not buy these new then yeah they could have been pimped for max sale revenue. Guess you could question why the 130 arm had not also faded