Then there is a SUPREME ARROW, which is both a functional component and the company's unmistakable signature logo. First and foremost the MEFLECTO system, consisting of tiny cylinders (two to four) inserted by a craftsman like process into the temple arms to render them flexible, thereby assuring maximum comfort and snugness of fit. Persol glasses owe their prestige to a number of patented features. Persol, a name aptly derived from the Italian 'per il sole', meaning 'for the sun', is a brand with a rich heritage of manufacturing excellence, attention to detail and a perfect marriage of technology and design. The shade wore by James Bond is option 834/33 which particularly sets off the personality of this model, with brown lenses and a gunmetal grey satin metal frame.Ĭurrently hard to find, but there are usually a few pairs on eBay. Available in a wide range color options, and in polarized versions.
The Persol 2244 is characterized by a dynamic double bridge and by the exclusive Meflecto system with two cylinders. The Persol 2244 (or PO2244S) features sporty chic design, constructed from a metal front joined to acetate arms by satin finish metal plates. In the second part of the story after experiencing a number of adventures, James changes to Persol style 2720. When Bond arrives in The Bahamas, he wears a Persol metal frame: Persol 2244.
In Casino Royale, James Bond wears two pairs of Persol frames.
