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Bottechia

Limited edition of 150 frames

$594.00
Blue tortoise with silver net bowden temple
Details

Bottechia features large lenses, and temples made from upcycled bicycle brake cables. The opening angle is fully adjustable and the total length can be shortened by 25mm. Includes case made with bicycle tire. 

The temples are made from upcycled bicycle brake bowdens making the length adjustable by 25mms. The frame front is Italian acetate. Built to last and suitable for fitting with optical lenses or ready to wear as sunglasses, these exclusive designs combine premium elegance with recycling.

This frame is prescription ready and comes with a 2 year guarantee. No two Vinylize are ever alike.

Ottavio Bottecchia, 1 August 1894 – 15 June 1927 was an Italian cyclist and the first Italian winner of the Tour de France.

THIS FRAME IS ASSEMBLED, FILED, POLISHED, ADJUSTED, AND FINISHED ENTIRELY BY HAND IN EUROPE. DUE TO THIS PROCESS, EVERY PIECE IS UNIQUE AND COMPLETELY ONE OF A KIND.

The record exterior adds strength and makes every frame unique. Ready for prescription lenses or to wear as sunglasses.

Italian hinges, recycled vinyl, and European production. Time-tested and true.

Size & fit
52 mmLens width (A)
44 mmLens height (B)
20 mmBridge (DBL)
160 mmTemple length
150 mmTotal width
50 mmFrame height

Check your size: look inside the temple of a frame you already own. Three numbers like 52-20-160 are printed there. Compare them with Bottechia: a few millimetres either way feels the same.

Bottechia technical drawing with measurements
Shipping & returns

Ships within 2 business days. Returns within 14 days of delivery. Full terms

Care & guarantee

Every frame comes with a 2-year guarantee. Frame care · Warranty

Have a question or want advice?

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