Not every good pair of sunglasses in Spectre belongs to the hero. The Prada PR03RS sunglasses are Franz Oberhauser’s, and they make a sharper case for the villain’s wardrobe than most heroes’ accessories manage: a black square frame, grey gradient lenses and almost no ornament. They are the sort of sunglasses a man wears when he has no need to be noticed, and that is exactly why they work.
In the film
Christoph Waltz’s Oberhauser wears them during the funeral scene in Rome in Spectre (2015). Daniel Craig’s Bond wears two pairs of his own in the film, both Tom Ford (the Henry and the Snowdon), so this is the antagonist’s choice rather than the hero’s. The model is the PR03RS in black with grey gradient lenses, colour code 1AB0A7.
The details of the Prada PR03RS sunglasses
A square, full-rim frame. The shape is straight-edged without being severe. A full rim gives the lenses a firm outline, which we think suits a face with some structure to it.
Grey gradient lenses. The tint is darker at the top and lighter towards the bottom, so you can still read a menu, a phone screen or a dashboard without lifting the glasses.
A single line of metal. Along the temples runs a fine metal line with the Prada logo. It is the one detail on an otherwise plain black frame, and it is deliberately small.
A generous fit. The size is 55-18-145: a 55mm lens, an 18mm bridge and 145mm temples, with a lens height of about 45.6mm. One retailer lists it as Large. If your face is narrow, try before you commit.
Wearing it now
This is a frame for a man who wants black sunglasses without the weight of an aviator or the cleverness of a vintage reissue. We would wear it with the plain end of a wardrobe: a navy knit, a grey flannel suit, an unlined jacket in linen or cotton. It suits city days, with long lunches, station platforms and the walk between meetings, better than a beach or a mountain.
Villain or hero? If you would rather not echo Bond’s own Tom Ford pairs, this is the quieter alternative from the same film. Keep the rest of the outfit equally restrained and the frame does its job without comment.
Choosing one. The colour code to look for is 1AB0A7, black with grey gradient lenses. Retailers list other colourways of the PR03RS, so check the code before you buy. Stock of an older model like this varies, and the retailer’s page will show what is available now.
Specifications
| Model | Prada PR03RS, colour code 1AB0A7 |
|---|---|
| Frame | Black, square, full rim |
| Lenses | Grey gradient |
| Size | 55-18-145 (lens width, bridge, temple length), listed as Large; lens height about 45.6mm |
| Detail | Metal line with Prada logo along the temples |
| Price | Set by the retailer; see the current price on the shop page |
Questions
Which sunglasses does Franz Oberhauser wear in Spectre?
He wears the Prada PR03RS in black with grey gradient lenses. They appear in the funeral scene in Rome.
Does Bond wear the same sunglasses in Spectre?
No. Bond wears two Tom Ford pairs, the Henry and the Snowdon. The Prada PR03RS belongs to Oberhauser.
What size are the Prada PR03RS sunglasses?
The 1AB0A7 colourway is listed at 55-18-145, meaning a 55mm lens, an 18mm bridge and 145mm temples. One retailer lists the fit as Large.
Can you still buy the Prada PR03RS?
Availability varies. Some retailers have listed it, while at least one now shows it as no longer available. Check the colour code 1AB0A7 and the size before ordering.
More from the film is in our Spectre guide, and more frames to consider are in eyewear. Bond’s other pairs are covered under Daniel Craig.
