FS: Arguably one of the most sought after items of Bond history...
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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.
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.
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Comments
Thank you, Asp9mm for looking out for AJB -{
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-)
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.
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.
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
Yes they match mine (just dug out mine)
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So what's the Luxottica connection?
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
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
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 {[]
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.
Interesting, Grant. Thanks for the info on the TF 108 arm. [Off topic, but if you get the chance post those Dunhill zipper pics.
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?
TIS - "The moment you think you got it figured - you're wrong"
Formerly known as Teppo
I will post some of the dunhill soon I promise!
Thank you Teppo -{
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
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
Maybe the 130 on the right just indicates the temple length?
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Wearing the glasses the ref number is on the left arm with James Bond 007
Right arm is the 130 text
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