Measurements
- Lens width
- 53mm
- the “eye size”
- Bridge
- 17mm
- between the lenses
- Temple
- 140mm
- arm length
- Lens height
- 40mm
- lens depth
- Total width
- 133mm
- edge to edge
- Fits PD
- ~70mm
- optical centres
Stamped on a real frame as 53□17-140. What these numbers mean
Where to buy it
4 shops carry the Vesper (a 67% spread between cheapest and dearest).
| Retailer | What you get | Delivery | Returns | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LensfoldCheapest Budget-first, frame-only pricing | Frame only Lenses charged separately | 4–9 days | 14 days | £77.50 | |
Rivet & Rim Online-only, own-brand acetate | Single-vision lenses + Anti-scratch coating | 3–5 days | 60 days | £93.50 | |
Northlight Optical Independent chain, in-store fitting | Single-vision lenses + Anti-scratch coating | 5–8 days | 30 days | £112.50 | |
Clearview Eyecare High street, free eye test with purchase | Single-vision lenses + Anti-scratch coating | 7–10 days | 28 days | £129.50 |
Prices are checked periodically and can change between checks. Always confirm on the retailer’s own site before buying. We list every stockist we know of, whether or not they pay us anything, and the price column is never reordered by commission.
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