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A SWISS COMPANYSeated in a region of Swizterland renowned worldwide for its expertise in the watchmaking industry, Von Arkel’s headquarter is only an hour drive from the cradle of eyewear manufacturing in the Jura region of France, birthplace of the French eyewear industry.

Set in the city of Morges, right in the heart of the Swiss Riviera, a beautiful vineyards region overlooking the lake, Von Arkel develops its luxury eyewear concepts in collaboration with renowned experts.

Above all, Von Arkel’s aim is a genuinely new idea, creating an approach towards optics that goes far beyond the marketing of a simple frame.

The main distinction of Von Arkel’s products is the hinges, true technical achievements inspired by the virtuosity of the finest watchmaking movements.

Von Arkel

4 CALIBER 4 OUTLINE Catalogue 2018

5 Catalogue 2018CALIBER 4 OUTLINE

With the manufacturing of the new Caliber 4, we were able to strip down the essential hinge mechanism to its core. Granting the same durable and technical properties as its bigger versions, the new Caliber 4 embraces lightness and a particular attention to detail. The engineering is such that infinitely small details like chamfers and a meticulous polishing borrowed from the watchmaking industry will definitely make any Caliber 4 frame a wearable technological statement to consider.

The simplicity Von Arkel preaches goes way beyond traditional standards. While the timeless designs are crowned with the new Caliber 4 for a more stealthy look, the innovation lies in the choice of a sturdy 316L grade steel, used in the fabrication of watch cases and engineered by master craftsmen for an unusual durability.

UNPARALLELED PRECISIONCaliber 4

Caliber 4 features:

· Von Arkel’s smallest Caliber · 316L grade steel for maximum durability · Light and discreet · No rivets, no screws · Easy assembly

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Model : Vancouver Size : 53(51) □ 21 145Material : stainless steel, pvd coating, nylon rim

001 T000 SUN 12

002 T000 SUN 10

000 T000 SUN 11

001 T004Gold / blue

Black / black Black / crystal / gradient grey lens

Silver / green

Gold / crystal / gradient brown lens

Silver / crystal / green lens

002 T001

000 T 002

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Model : Vancouver Size : 53(51) □ 21 145Material : stainless steel, pvd coating, nylon rim

001 T000 SUN 12

002 T000 SUN 10

000 T000 SUN 11

001 T004Gold / blue


Silver / green



002 T001

000 T 002

CALIBER 4 OUTLINE


Model : VegasSize : 55(53) □ 19 145Material : stainless steel, pvd coating, nylon rim

001 T000 SUN12

006 T000 SUN10

000 T000 SUN11

001 T002Gold / green

Black / crystal Black / crystal / gradient grey lens

Silver / blue



006 T000

000 T004


Model : VegasSize : 55(53) □ 19 145Material : stainless steel, pvd coating, nylon rim

001 T000 SUN12

006 T000 SUN10

000 T000 SUN11



Silver / blue



006 T000

000 T004


Model : ViennaSize : 49(47) □ 21 145Material : stainless steel, pvd coating, nylon rim

001 T000 SUN11

002 T000 SUN10

000 T000 SUN13



Silver / blue

Gold / crystal / green lens

Silver / crystal / silver lens

002 T000

000 T004


Model : ViennaSize : 49(47) □ 21 145Material : stainless steel, pvd coating, nylon rim

001 T000 SUN11

002 T000 SUN10

000 T000 SUN13


Black / crystal Black / crystal / gradient grey

Silver / blue

Gold / crystal / green lens

Silver / crystal / silver lens

002 T000

000 T004

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Model : ValenciaSize : 51(49) □ 22 145Material : stainless steel, pvd coating, nylon rim

001 T000 SUN10

002 T000 SUN12

000 T000 SUN13

001 T004Gold / blue

Black / crystal Black / crystal / gradient brown lens

Silver / green

Gold / crystal / gradient grey lens


002 T000

000 T002

CALIBER 4 OUTLINE

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Model : ValenciaSize : 51(49) □ 22 145Material : stainless steel, pvd coating, nylon rim

001 T000 SUN10

002 T000 SUN12

000 T000 SUN13

001 T004Gold / blue

Black / crystal Black / crystal / gradient brown lens

Silver / green

Gold / crystal / gradient grey lens


002 T000

000 T002

CALIBER 4 OUTLINE

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Model : VeniceSize : 54(52) □ 20 145Material : stainless steel, pvd coating, nylon rim

001 T000 SUN12

002 T000 SUN10

000 T000 SUN11

001 T000Gold / crystal


Silver / green



002 T001

000 T002

CALIBER 4 OUTLINE

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Model : VeniceSize : 54(52) □ 20 145Material : stainless steel, pvd coating, nylon rim

001 T000 SUN12

002 T000 SUN10

000 T000 SUN11

001 T000Gold / crystal


Silver / green



002 T001

000 T002

CALIBER 4 OUTLINE

16 Catalogue 2018CALIBER 6

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The Von Arkel Caliber 6 Oyster is distinguished by its patented hinge, which intelligently uses the principle of reversed tension between these different elements, induced by the physical limit of the elasticity of the metals.

Entirely screwless as well, the reliability and solidity of the 6mm high Caliber are ensured only by using the subtil game of opposed forces. At each end of the hinge, the two heads of the axes close completely the mechanism, such an oyster closing on itself from the inside. One barrel, 2 axes, that’s all it takes.

The result? A movement of perfect fluidity. The friction is practically non-existent, giving to this mechanism an exemplary (and extraordinary) longevity.

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGYCaliber 6 Oyster

Caliber 6 features:

· 316L grade steel for maximum durability · Assembly based on opposing forces · Frictionless movement · Exemplary durability · Zero risk of pinching

CALIBER 6


Model : 607Size : 50 □ 20 145Material : stainless steel, pvd coating, acetate

607 020

607 022

607 019Tortoise shiny / gold hinge / black

Matt taupe / silver hinge / silver Shiny blue / gold hinge / gold

Grey marble matt / silver hinge / black

607 021



607 020

607 022




607 021



608 020

608 022




608 021

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609 020

609 022




609 021

CALIBER 6

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609 020

609 022




609 021

CALIBER 6

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609 020

609 022




609 021

CALIBER 6

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609 020

609 022




609 021

CALIBER 6

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SIGNATURE.

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CALIBER 6 SIGNATURE

650 001shiny Black / silver hinge / silver / red details

650 002Matt Black / silver hinge / silver / red details

650 003Shiny tortoise / gold hinge / black / ivory details Shiny crystal / silver hinge / silver

650 004

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CALIBER 6 SIGNATURE




650 004

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652 004


CALIBER 6 SIGNATURE

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CALIBER 6 SIGNATURE


652 004

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654 004


CALIBER 6 SIGNATURE

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654 004


CALIBER 6 SIGNATURE

33 Catalogue 2018CALIBER 7.95 TITANIUM

34 Catalogue 2018CALIBER 7.95 TITANIUM

With innovation always a primary concern, Von Arkel wanted to push the limits on their calibers’ functionalities and are proud to unveil the new Caliber 7.95.

With a full titanium frame hinting at unparalleled sturdiness, flexibility and reliability, the hinges borrow all the remarkable features of the Caliber 9, while being reduced in size for a sleeker impact. This significant technological improvement boosts the user experience with a touch a prestige and overall refinement that will - along with new bold frame designs, finishing options and new exclusive titanium nose-pads - surely define your style unlike never before.

The exclusive titanium double frontal structure brings unparalleled flexibility and lightness, designed to withstand everyday situations while managing comfort to a whole new level of appreciation with its supple, yet firm wear.

REMOVABLE DOUBLE LOCK KEY

Calibre 7.95

Caliber 7.95 features:

· Frame independant hinge in 316L grade steel for maximum durability · Double frontal structure for flexibility and sturdiness (Titan models) · Premium buffalo horn frames (Buffalo horn models) · Reduced temple friction and lens block with a single mechanism · Zero risk of pinching

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Model : 150Size : 53 □ 18 145Material : titanium, pvd coating

150 002 150 000Black hinge / black nose pads / black

Gold hinge / gold nose pads / black

Silver hinge / silver nose pads / black

150 006

CALIBER 7.95 TITANIUM

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150 002 150 000Black hinge / black nose pads / black



150 006


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151 000151 002

151 006


Silver hinge / black nose pads / black


Black hinge / silver nose pads / black

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151 002 151 000

151 006


Black hinge / black nose pads / black



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152 002 152 000

152 006





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152 002 152 000

152 006





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153 002 153 000

153 006





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153 002 153 000

153 006





43 Catalogue 2018CALIBER 7.95 BUFFALO

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Innovation is one thing. The respect of all beautiful things our world has to offer is another.

With the flagship Buffalo Horn frames, Von Arkel delivered genuine exclusivity while respecting the fundamentals of Nature. Used since centuries, buffalo horn is an organic and environmentally conscious material, farmed from domesticated Indian buffalos that have passed away.

Steaming water vapour is used to unroll the horns flat, which are then cut into thin slices and recomposed to create the frames. With a precious look and feel, this light and also hypoallergenic material does not hold heat back, for optimal fit against your skin.

Now in it’s Caliber 7.95 version, the quality of this noble material not only matches the level of intricate complexity that has been put forward in the development of this feature-rich hinge, but also the expectations and anticipations of today’s contemporary, yet ever classical, man.

Calibre 7.95 Buffalo horn

PERFECT MASTERYOF MATERIALS

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Model : H 553Size : 54 □ 18 145Material : buffalo horn, pvd coating

H 553 002H 553 001

H 553 006

CALIBER 7.95 BUFFALO

Medium brown horn / silver hinge / silver

Light horn / gold hinge / black

Dark horn / silver hinge / black

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H 553 002H 553 001

H 553 006





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H 555 002H 555 001

H 555 006





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H 555 002H 555 001

H 555 006





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H 556 002H 556 001

H 556 006





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H 556 002H 556 001

H 556 006





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H 557 002H 557 001

H 557 006





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Modele : H 557Size : 51 □ 19 145Material : buffalo horn, pvd coating

H 557 002H 557 001

H 557 006





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H 558 002H 558 001

H 558 006





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H 558 002H 558 001

H 558 006





55 Catalogue 2018CALIBER 8 STEELMASTER

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The Calibre 8 Steelmaster frames are shaped thanks to a 3D technology that embosses the material depending on the structural needs: the elements requiring more rigidity are thicker, while the temples and other parts requiring more flexibility are thinner.

The same 316L steel borrowed from the watchmaking industry is used at its finest: no soldering points, no screws nor rivets allow for a minimum number of components that reduce the traditional weak points a frame might have. Friction reduction, as well as simplified installation without tools, create a level of resistance and precision rarely achieved in the eyewear industry.

SOPHISTICATEDPLUG & PLAY

Caliber 8

Caliber 8 features:

· 316L grade steel for maximum durability · Sophisticated «Plug and Play» mechanism · Easy handeling · Reduced temple friction and lens blocking with a single mechanism · Extremely reliable · State-of-the-art 3D metal process

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421 020

421 018

421 021

421 002Silver hinge / black

Gold hinge / blackGold hinge / black / shiny tortoise acetate

Silver hinge / black / shiny black acetate

Silver hinge / black / gradient shiny acetate

421 006

CALIBER 8 STEELMASTER

Model : 421Size : 47(45) □ 22(24) 145Material : stainless steel, pvd coating, acetate.

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421 020

421 018

421 021





421 006



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422 020

422 018

422 021





422 006



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422 020

422 018

422 021





422 006



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423 020

423 018

423 021





423 006



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423 020

423 018

423 021





423 006



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424 020

424 018

424 021





424 006



424 005Gold hinge / gold

424 022Gold hinge / gold / shiny tortoise acetate

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424 020

424 018

424 021





424 006



424 005Gold hinge / gold

424 022Gold hinge / gold / shiny tortoise acetate

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425 006425 002

425 005

Silver hinge / black

Gold hinge / black

Gold hinge / gold


Model : 425Size : 54 □ 19 145Material : stainless steel, pvd coating, acetate.

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425 006425 002Silver hinge / black Gold hinge / gold



425 005Gold hinge / black

67 Catalogue 2018CALIBER 9 ENTOURAGE

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A technological marvel, the Von Arkel hinge is complex in its design and conception but effortless in its handling, this inventive and patented system is manufactured by a unique process making it more resistant to scratches and marks.

With no screws, no rivets, no souldering nor setting, the Caliber 9 is composed of two parts only: the barrel and the axis. The system allows fixing the lenses and temples simultaneously thanks to a double lock mechanism : whereas the axis lock the clamping of lenses, the temples lock the whole system.

The regulation of opening and closing of the temples are friction limited and can vary depending on the collections and the needs.

The 9mm high hinge has an internal opening and closing mechanism stop with no protruding points and therefore has zero risk of pinch.

Interchangeable, the Von Arkel hinge is also available in a number of different finishings, from polished stainless steel to 23.5-carat gold with Precious Gemstones finished by PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition). A combination of different processes ensure durable and subtly-coloured colour hues.

REMOVABLEDOUBLE LOCK KEY

Caliber 9

Caliber 9 features:

· 316L grade steel for maximum durability · Reduced temple friction and lens block with a single mechanism · Frame independant hinge · Zero risk of pinching · Customisation through the Gemstones Program

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801 004 A 005 801 004 A 005 SUN5

801 003 A 004 801 003 A 004 SUN5Silver hinge / copper / shiny pink crystal Silver hinge / copper / shiny pink crystal

silver hinge / gun / shiny taupe acetate

Silver hinge / gun / shiny crystal burgundySilver hinge / gun / shiny crystal burgundy

801 004 A 010

801 006 A 000 801 006 A 000 SUN8Gold hinge / black / shiny black acetate Gold hinge / black / shiny black acetate

CALIBER 9 ENTOURAGE


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801 004 A 005 801 004 A 005 SUN5

801 003 A 004 801 003 A 004 SUN5Silver hinge / copper / shiny pink crystal Silver hinge / copper / shiny pink crystal

silver hinge / gun / shiny taupe acetate

Silver hinge / gun / shiny crystal burgundySilver hinge / gun / shiny crystal burgundy

801 004 A 010

801 006 A 000 801 006 A 000 SUN8Gold hinge / black / shiny black acetate Gold hinge / black / shiny black acetate

CALIBER 9 ENTOURAGE


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802 001 A 000 802 001 A 000 SUN8

802 001 A003 802 001 A003 SUN9gold hinge / gold / shiny crystal acetate gold hinge / gold / shiny crystal acetate

Silver hinge / gun / shiny burgundy crystal acetate

Silver hinge / copper / shiny pink crystal acetate Silver hinge / copper / shiny pink crystal acetate


gold hinge / gold / shiny black acetategold hinge / gold / shiny black acetate

802 004 A 005

802 005 A 004

802 004 A 005 SUN5

802 005 A 004 SUN5

802 004 A 010Silver hinge / gun / shiny taupe acetate

CALIBER 9 ENTOURAGE


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802 001 A 000 802 001 A 000 SUN8

802 001 A003 802 001 A003 SUN9gold hinge / gold / shiny crystal acetate gold hinge / gold / shiny crystal acetate


Silver hinge / copper / shiny pink crystal acetate Silver hinge / copper / shiny pink crystal acetate


gold hinge / gold / shiny black acetategold hinge / gold / shiny black acetate

801 004 A 005

802 005 A 004

801 004 A 005 SUN5

802 005 A 004 SUN5

801 004 A 010Silver hinge / gun / shiny taupe acetate

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803 003 A 000 803 003 A 000 SUN8

803 003 A 003 803 003 A 003 SUN8Silver hinge / copper / shiny crystal acetate Silver hinge / copper / shiny crystal acetate

gold hinge / black / shiny havana acetate gold hinge / black / shiny havana acetate

Silver hinge / copper / shiny black acetate Silver hinge / copper / shiny black acetate

803 006 A 007 803 006 A 007 SUN9

803 006 A 009 803 008 A005gold hinge / black / shiny blue acetate gold hinge / copper / shiny burgundy acetate

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803 003 A 000 803 003 A 000 SUN8

803 003 A 003 803 003 A 003 SUN8Silver hinge / copper / shiny crystal acetate Silver hinge / copper / shiny crystal acetate

gold hinge / black / shiny havana acetate gold hinge / black / shiny havana acetate

Silver hinge / copper / shiny black acetate Silver hinge / copper / shiny black acetate

803 006 A 007 803 006 A 007 SUN9

803 006 A 009 803 008 A005gold hinge / black / shiny blue acetate gold hinge / copper / shiny burgundy acetate

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804 004 A 007 804 004 A 007 SUN9

804 006 A 005 804 006 A 009Gold hinge / black / shiny Burgundy acetate Gold hinge / black / shiny blue acetate

Silver hinge / silver / shiny black acetate Silver hinge / silver / shiny black acetate

Silver hinge / gun / shiny havana acetateSilver hinge / gun / shiny havana acetate

804 009 A 000 804 009 A 000 SUN8

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804 004 A 007 804 004 A 007 SUN9

804 006 A 005 804 006 A 009Gold hinge / black / shiny Burgundy acetate Gold hinge / black / shiny blue acetate

Silver hinge / silver / shiny black acetate Silver hinge / silver / shiny black acetate

Silver hinge / gun / shiny havana acetateSilver hinge / gun / shiny havana acetate

804 009 A 000 804 009 A 000 SUN8

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805 002 A003 805 002 A003 SUN8

805 004 A007Silver hinge / gun / shiny havana acetate

Silver hinge / gun / shiny blue acetate Silver hinge / gun / shiny blue acetate

Silver hinge / black / shiny crystal acetateSilver hinge / black / shiny crystal acetate

805 004 A009 805 004 A009 SUN9

805 006 A000 805 006 A000 SUN8Gold hinge / black / shiny black acetate Gold hinge / black / shiny black acetate

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805 002 A003 805 002 A003 SUN8

805 004 A007Silver hinge / gun / shiny havana acetate

Silver hinge / gun / shiny blue acetate Silver hinge / gun / shiny blue acetate

Silver hinge / black / shiny crystal acetateSilver hinge / black / shiny crystal acetate

805 004 A009 805 004 A009 SUN9

805 006 A000 805 006 A000 SUN8Gold hinge / black / shiny black acetate Gold hinge / black / shiny black acetate

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806 004 A000 806 004 A000 SUN9

806 004 A009 806 004 A009 SUN9Silver hinge / gun / shiny blue acetate Silver hinge / gun / shiny blue acetate

Gold hinge / black / shiny crystal acetate Gold hinge / black / shiny crystal acetate

Silver hinge / gun / shiny black acetateSilver hinge / gun / shiny black acetate

806 010 A003 806 010 A003 SUN9

806 010 A005

806 010 A007

806 010 A005 SUN 8Gold hinge / gold / shiny burgundy acetate

Gold hinge / gold / shiny havana acetate

Gold hinge / gold / shiny burgundy acetate

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806 004 A000 806 004 A000 SUN9

806 004 A009 806 004 A009 SUN9Silver hinge / gun / shiny blue acetate Silver hinge / gun / shiny blue acetate

Gold hinge / black / shiny crystal acetate Gold hinge / black / shiny crystal acetate

Silver hinge / gun / shiny black acetateSilver hinge / gun / shiny black acetate

806 010 A003 806 010 A003 SUN9

806 010 A005

806 010 A007

806 010 A005 SUN 8Gold hinge / gold / shiny burgundy acetate

Gold hinge / gold / shiny havana acetate

Gold hinge / gold / shiny burgundy acetate

CALIBER 9 ENTOURAGE


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