Retro 409 Stainless Steel

Retro 409 Stainless Steel Prescription Glasses

If you want glasses that look smart and get out of the way, a rectangle is hard to beat. The Retro 409 Stainless Steel is a unisex full-rim stainless steel rectangular frame, sized 56-17-145, in Black / Turquoise, Brown / Orange or Olive / Blue. You can order it with single vision, varifocal or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. It is part of our Retro Collection.

Which colour is you?

Black / Turquoise. Black / Turquoise pairs black with turquoise. It is the safest choice if you only want one pair, and it never looks out of place.

Brown / Orange. Brown / Orange pairs brown with orange. It is a classic that looks relaxed and a little bit vintage.

Olive / Blue. Olive / Blue mixes olive and blue. It looks great with blue or grey eyes and pairs easily with denim and white.

If you are stuck between two, choose the one closest to the colours you wear most. You can always add a second pair later.

Shape and style

Rectangular lenses suit round and oval faces, adding a bit of definition. Stainless steel is strong, light and resistant to corrosion, so the frame keeps its finish over time.

If you want a frame you can put on in the morning and forget about, the Retro 409 Stainless Steel is a strong choice.

Wearing it every day

Keep the rest of your look simple and let the frame do the talking. It works just as well with workwear as it does with weekend clothes.

Frame size and fit

At 56mm per lens, it is a generous size, a good pick if standard frames feel tight. The 17mm bridge is average. The 145mm arms are on the longer side, which suits larger heads. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 129mm.

The easiest way to check is against glasses you already love. Most frames show their size inside the arm; if yours are close to these, you are in safe territory.

Lens options for the Retro 409 Stainless Steel

Pick the lenses that match your prescription:

• Single vision: the same prescription from edge to edge.
• Bifocal: distance at the top and a reading segment at the bottom.
• Varifocal: a smooth change from distance to reading, with no line.
• Ready readers: a fixed magnification for books, phones and screens.

The 36mm lens depth works with single vision, bifocal and many varifocal lenses. Want lighter lenses? A high-index lens is thinner than standard plastic. Pair it with an anti-reflective coating for less glare when you drive after dark.

Ordering online is simple

You need a valid prescription from your optician and your pupillary distance (PD), the distance between your pupils. Many opticians include your PD on the prescription; if yours does not, just ask for it. Choose your colour, pick your lens type, enter your details and add any lens upgrades. If you are unsure about size, compare the measurements above with a pair you already wear.

From our lab to you

Your Retro 409 Stainless Steel is glazed in our UK-based lab. Once you have chosen your lenses and entered your prescription, we cut and fit the lenses and check the finished glasses before they go out.

A little care goes a long way

Use lens spray and a soft cloth, fold the arms before putting your glasses down, and store them in a hard case. Our guide to looking after your lenses covers the rest.

FAQs

Can I get varifocal lenses in the Retro 409 Stainless Steel?

Yes. The 36mm lens depth gives varifocal lenses enough height for all three vision zones.

Can I wear the Retro 409 Stainless Steel for driving?

Yes. Single vision or varifocal lenses work well for driving, and an anti-reflective coating helps cut glare from headlights at night.

Is it a large frame?

Yes. With 56mm lenses it suits wider faces.

Where are my lenses made?

In our UK optical lab. They are cut to your prescription, fitted into your frame and checked before they are sent out.

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