Frame Profile and Silhouette

The tortoiseshell browline Cartier sunglasses men’s model CT0496S002 belongs to the Première de Cartier line and presents a distinctive two-material front construction across a rounded browline silhouette. The upper brow section carries a dark tortoiseshell recycled acetate finish, while the lower portion of the frame transitions into a polished gold-tone metal, creating a clear visual contrast between the two materials across the full-rim front. Together, this combination delivers a warm, high-contrast front profile that reads as a traditional and tonal interpretation of the browline shape.

Colour and Lens Appearance

The upper brow section displays a deep dark tortoiseshell finish  a dark brown base layered with amber and golden-honey markings distributed across the entire acetate surface. The lower front section transitions into a smooth polished gold-tone metal, extending across the bridge bar and lower lens rim. The green nylon lenses sit within the full-rim construction, presenting a solid, uniform green tone across each lens. Additionally, the Cartier name appears in a fine white script on the upper left lens, clearly visible in the front-facing view.

Size and Fit Reference

This model measures 52mm in lens width, 21mm across the bridge, and 145mm in temple length. The 52mm lens width places this model one millimetre wider than the CT0496S001 variant, while the bridge and temple measurements remain consistent at 21mm and 145mm respectively. Together, these three figures give buyers a clear and reliable sizing reference for assessing frame fit ahead of purchase  particularly useful for online orders. Those looking to compare similar men’s styles can browse the full men’s sunglasses collection or view all available Cartier eyewear listed in the store. Finally, the Cartier CT0496S002 brings together a dark tortoiseshell recycled acetate brow, gold-tone metal front, green nylon lenses, and Godron hinge detailing in a men’s browline silhouette suited to regular everyday wear.