1. Model and version
Read the brand, model, size, and colorway together. Collection names and special editions help distinguish releases; a familiar model name is not the whole identity.
2. Measurements and fit
Lens width, bridge width, and temple length describe different parts of a frame. Compare documented measurements with a pair that feels comfortable. Overall width, bridge shape, and adjustments can also affect fit; matching a single number is not a fit guarantee.
3. Edition quantity
Check which release the number belongs to and where it was documented. An individual number on a frame and the total edition quantity are different facts. Leave unsupported quantities blank.
4. Materials and details
Look for documented frame material, hardware, and lens information. Do not assume that every version of a model uses the same details.
5. The individual frame’s condition
A reference describes a release; an item may have changed since it left the maker. Ask about wear, alignment, repairs, replaced parts, and original versus replacement or prescription lenses.
6. What is included
Ask for the actual contents: case, cloth, packaging, certificates, and any other accessories. ‘Full kit’ needs a clear itemized explanation. Accessories alone do not prove authenticity.
7. Price and the source of the claim
Keep retail price, a seller’s asking price, and a documented completed sale separate. The same applies to a brand specification, collector observation, and seller description. Each answers a different question.
Specsavant’s public guides are for reference. Seller transactions, checkout, and public valuation tools are not part of this release.
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