Spitfire
Orbital Retro Sunglasses
These Orbital Retro Sunglasses by London-based label Spitfire are full-rim aviator-style eyewear with a lightweight tortoiseshell cellulose acetate frame, a cutout double bridge, and slim metal temples with black tips. The non-distorting lenses provide complete UVA and UVB protection for outdoor use. Key measurements: eye width 55 mm, bridge 20 mm, temple length 145 mm.
- Material
- cellulose acetate
- Style
- retro
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Specifications
Retro-inspired sunglasses with UV protection and lightweight acetate frames.
Non-distorting lenses with full UVA/UVB protection, lightweight cellulose acetate frame
- Material
- cellulose acetate
- Style
- retro
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- London label Spitfire
- Lightweight and comfortable
- Cellulose acetate frames
- Non-distorting lenses
- Complete UVA and UVB protection
- Eye width: 55mm
- Bridge: 20mm
- Temple: 145mm
Product Insights
Spitfire's Orbital Retro Sunglasses deliver full UVA/UVB protection and non-distorting optics that preserve subtle glare differences for distinguishing ice from packed snow while remaining compatible with digital displays, housed in a plant-based acetate frame that is hypoallergenic and warm, with 55mm lenses and 145mm temples providing broad coverage for medium to larger faces and a teardrop shape balancing square and heart-shaped faces; however, the fixed 20mm bridge fits broad noses well but cannot adjust for narrow noses, and the non-polarized lenses, ideal for screens and snow, trade off polarization for those specific advantages.
Verified claims
- Size and fit
- 55mm lenses, 20mm bridge, and 145mm temples provide broad coverage and secure fit for medium to larger faces.
- Face shape
- The classic teardrop silhouette softens angular jawlines and balances square, rectangular, and heart-shaped faces, aided by the 55mm lens width.
- Snow and ice depth perception
- Distinguishes ice from packed snow by preserving subtle glare differences.
- Digital display compatibility
- Does not black out or rainbow LCD screens, ideal for drivers and phone users.
- UV protection
- Full UVA/UVB protection equivalent to polarized lenses.
- Non-distorting optics
- Non-distorting design minimizes aberrations and blur; 55mm width cuts side glare.
- Material
- Plant-based acetate frame is hypoallergenic, warm, and won't snap like plastic.
- Bridge fit
- Fixed 20mm bridge fits broad noses well but cannot be adjusted for narrow noses.
- Optical performance
- Non-polarized lenses provide full UV protection, keep LCD screens readable without blackout or rainbow effects, and preserve subtle glare differences for better snow and ice depth perception than polarized lenses.
- Fit and sizing
- 55mm lenses and 145mm temples fit medium faces and larger heads securely.
- Included accessories
- Includes a custom sunglass case and cleaning cloth.
- Lens tint
- The lenses have a light amber gradient tint.
- Brand heritage
- Spitfire is a London design label sold at Simons, adding fashion credibility.
- Brand positioning
- London label curation sets it apart from generic budget sunglasses.
- Lightweight comfort
- The acetate frame sits lightly enough to avoid nose pressure during extended wear.
- Sensitive skin compatibility
- The plant-based cellulose acetate frame feels warm and silky against the skin and is hypoallergenic, making it safe for sensitive skin during sweaty summer wear.
- Environmental impact
- The acetate frame is produced from renewable cellulose and breaks down more readily than standard plastic frames at end of life.
Product record
- Title
- Orbital Retro Sunglasses
- Brand
- Spitfire
- Price
- 75 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Orbital Retro Sunglasses: Choose this if you want an aviator-style pair with full UVA and UVB protection in a lightweight, comfortable cellulose acetate frame. It comes in one size (55 mm eye width, 20 mm bridge, 145 mm temples) in a light brown colorway with a translucent tortoiseshell acetate front, amber-gradient brown lenses, a double-bridge design, and slim matte metal temples. Note the nose pads are molded into the frame rather than adjustable, which may affect fit if you need a customizable bridge.[1,2,3,4] | Born To Loose Translucent Aviator Glasses: Choose this if you want a light, comfortable aviator with a gold metal-and-acetate frame, a double bridge, adjustable nose pads, and nearly clear translucent lenses with a faint green or bluish cast. It comes in one size (eye width 55 mm, bridge 15 mm, temple 145 mm) and includes a rigid designer case and cleaning cloth. Spitfire describes this collection's lenses as distortion free and 100 percent UVA/UVB safe, though that description is given at the collection level rather than for this model specifically.[5,6,7] | Nailsea Clip-On Aviator Sunglasses: Choose this if you want Spitfire clip-on aviator sunglasses with 100% UV protection in a light, comfortable metal-and-acetate frame, since a rigid designer case and cleaning cloth are included. The one-size aviator design has a thin gold-toned double bridge, clear adjustable nose pads, brown acetate temple tips, and lenses that are clear to lightly tinted, suiting wearers who prefer minimal visible tint rather than dark sun lenses.[8,9,10] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing aviator-style sunglasses with a full tortoiseshell acetate frame, a cutout double bridge, large square-gradient brown lenses, and slim metal temples visible from the front.
- Frame shapeFull-rim aviator-style frame with squared-off rounded bottom corners and a continuous browline forming a single top bar.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.31 · w 0.88 · h 0.29 (high) - Frame material and patternGlossy tortoiseshell acetate pattern on the front frame visible as mottled dark and warm brown spots.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.31 · w 0.88 · h 0.29 (high) - Double bridgeDistinct double-bridge design with an upper continuous brow and a smaller rectangular cutout bridge directly above the nose area.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.34 · w 0.16 · h 0.07 (high) - LensesLarge, single-piece-looking left and right lenses with a light brown amber gradient tint, darker near the top and lighter toward the bottom.
2 regions
x 0.13 · y 0.34 · w 0.34 · h 0.25 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.34 · w 0.34 · h 0.25 (high) - TemplesSlim straight temples visible angled back from the frame; appear to be metallic or matte dark grey with acetate tips.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.44 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.70 · y 0.44 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (medium) - Inner temple text“CHINA CE”
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (medium) - Hinge area detailSmall visible metal hinge pins where temples meet the frame on both sides.
2 regions
x 0.09 · y 0.40 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.85 · y 0.40 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high) - Nose areaIntegrated molded nose section formed from the same tortoiseshell material as the frame; no separate adjustable nose pads visible.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.38 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Left inner lens tagSmall rectangular metallic tag or detail on the inner edge of the left lens area, text on it not legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.37 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio-front product shot on a light neutral background with even top lighting and a soft shadow beneath the sunglasses; image is centered and cropped to show the entire front face.
- Shot compositionFront-on centered view of the sunglasses occupying the middle horizontal band of the image.
- BackgroundUniform light grey background with a faint soft shadow under the frame.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with a subtle soft-edged shadow directly beneath the sunglasses indicating overhead light.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.57 · w 0.64 · h 0.06 (high)
Colors
tortoiseshell brown· framelight amber brown· lensesmatte dark grey· temples#6B5C43- Frame shapeFull-rim aviator-style frame with squared-off rounded bottom corners and a continuous browline forming a single top bar.
- 02
Product
Three-quarter right view of a pair of sunglasses with a translucent tortoiseshell acetate front, light brown tinted lenses, slim matte metal temples that transition to black plastic tips, and visible printed marking on an inner temple tip.
- Frame front materialTranslucent tortoiseshell amber-brown acetate front surrounding both lenses with a continuous molded rim and squared-oval lens openings.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.44 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (high) - Lens tintSingle-piece light brown / warm beige tinted lenses set into the acetate frame.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.49 · w 0.52 · h 0.32 (high) - Bridge and nose areaIntegrated acetate bridge matching the frame color with molded nose pads as part of the front frame.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.54 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Temples constructionSlim flat matte silver metal temple panels extending from the hinge then narrowing to a thinner metal wire section toward the tips.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.42 · w 0.38 · h 0.15 (high) - Temple tipsBlack glossy plastic curved tips covering the end of each temple.
2 regions
x 0.86 · y 0.44 · w 0.09 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.35 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium) - Inner temple markingWhite printed characters on the inner side of the right temple tip.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.32 · w 0.16 · h 0.13 (medium) - Inner temple text“CHINA CE”
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.32 · w 0.16 · h 0.13 (medium)
Other
Studio shot on a light neutral background with soft directional lighting from above-left producing a soft shadow below and to the right of the sunglasses.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter right angled placement of the sunglasses on a flat surface, entire product visible with shadow cast to the lower right.
- BackgroundEven light gray to off-white seamless background with no props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting producing a distinct but soft-edged shadow beneath and slightly right of the frame and temples.
Colors
translucent amber tortoiseshell· frame front#737373light brown tint· lensesmatte silver· metal templesglossy black· temple tips- Frame front materialTranslucent tortoiseshell amber-brown acetate front surrounding both lenses with a continuous molded rim and squared-oval lens openings.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Spitfire
ORBITAL Black / Brown-Green
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Love these sunglasses
These sunglasses feel very sturdy.