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City Specs is a trusted, authorised UK stockist for Cartier eyewear. Each frame showcases premium materials, including 24-carat gold and platinum finishes alongside high-quality hand-polished acetates. Pricing, bespoke prescription lens matching (including ZEISS and Essilor lenses), and full collection availability remain consistent across both our Manchester (Royal Exchange Arcade) and Sheffield (Meadowhall) branches
Explore our curated selection of iconic Cartier eyewear families, available to view and try on at both our Manchester and Sheffield stores.
The Decor C range is the foundation of our Cartier rimless glasses collection across our Manchester and Sheffield stores. Thanks to a minimalist titanium build, these frames offer true weightlessness for all-day comfort. The standout detail is the elongated ‘C’ hinge motif, which provides a strong, secure anchor for the lenses while keeping that classic Cartier look.
Style & Finish: Rimless with gold-finish metal & black temple tips.
Fit: 56mm lens, 18mm bridge (Medium-to-Wide).
Key Detail: Signature C de Cartier structural hinge.
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This ultra-lightweight rimless design ensures your features remain the focal point, accented only by the signature gold ‘C’ hinge. The rimless mount allows for subtle lens shape customisation during your consultation. We highly recommend pairing this frame with high-index (thinned) lenses to ensure the exposed edges remain sleek and perfectly balanced against the delicate gold hardware.
Style & Finish: Rimless with silver/platinum-finish metal and black temple tips.
Fit: 56mm lens width (Medium-to-Wide).
Key Detail: Signature C de Cartier structural hinge, crafted in France.
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The CT0344O 004 offers a contemporary, cooler-toned alternative to classic gold with its sleek silver finish. The rimless architecture keeps the frame exceptionally lightweight, while the ergonomic black temple tips provide a secure and comfortable fit behind the ear. Because it features a three-piece rimless mount, our dispensing team can slightly alter the final lens shape during your consultation to perfectly complement your facial contours.
Style & Finish: French-crafted rimless design featuring gilded gold-finish metal and contrasting dark temple arms.
Fit: 53mm lens, 18mm bridge, 140mm temple length.
Key Detail: Distinctive open-worked gold hinge and temple decor.
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This French-crafted rimless frame balances a minimalist front profile with a striking, sculptural gold hinge design and elegant dark temple arms. With a slightly more compact 53mm lens and an 18mm bridge, it provides a refined, tailored fit. As with all our rimless mounts, our dispensing team can slightly customise the final lens shape during your consultation to ensure it perfectly complements your facial structure.
Style & Finish: Rimless design featuring gold-finish metal hardware and white pearl-effect acetate temples.
Fit: 54mm lens width with a geometric chamfered profile.
Key Detail: Gold-finish bridge with embedded gold Cartier script plaque on the temple tips.
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Unlike darker acetate arms that anchor a look, the luminous mother-of-pearl finish acts as a natural illuminator around the temples, making this frame particularly flattering across warm and fair skin tones. From a dispensing standpoint, the subtle geometric chamfering on this lens cut gives it an architectural feel; we recommend opting for a diamond-polished edge bevel during your consultation to catch the light and mirror the luster of the pearlescent sides.
Style & Finish: French-crafted rimless design featuring silver-finish metal and black temple tips.
Fit: 56mm lens, 18mm bridge, 140mm temple length (Medium-to-Wide fit).
Key Detail: Open-worked split hinge and Cartier logo plaque on the temple tip.
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What makes the CT0563O 002 stand out is the open-worked split hinge. It looks delicate, but it actually adds a lot of structural stability to the rimless mount without making the glasses feel heavy. The cool silver hardware keeps the styling sharp and understated. Sized at a 56mm width with 140mm temples, this is a great option if you need a slightly wider fit. Plus, because it is a rimless frame, we can easily adjust the final lens shape in the clinic to perfectly match your features and prescription.
Style & Finish: French-crafted rimless design featuring gilded gold-finish metal and ultra-slim temples.
Fit: 56mm lens width and a 19mm bridge.
Key Detail: The signature open-worked split hinge, scaled down into a minimalist wire profile.
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The defining feature of the CT0488O is its exceptionally thin wire construction, which offers a nearly invisible footprint on the face. From a clinical fitting perspective, the combination of a 56mm lens width and a slightly wider 19mm bridge makes this chassis ideal for accommodating broader pupillary distances (PD). This specific sizing ensures your eyes sit perfectly centred in the lenses rather than too far inward. Because the gold-finish hardware is so slender, we highly recommend pairing this mount with high-index lenses to keep the lens edges thin and preserve the frame’s ultra-lightweight, barely-there aesthetic.
Our Manchester and Sheffield practices stock a curated selection of Panthère de Cartier rimless spectacles, including key models like the CT0637O and CT0601O. The defining feature of this collection is the sculptural 3D panther head metal hinges that anchor the temples, available in precise gold and platinum finishes. Despite the intricate hardware, these rimless mounts remain incredibly lightweight on the face. During your fitting, our dispensing team can fully customise the final lens shape and sizing to perfectly suit your prescription and facial structure.
Style & Finish: French-crafted rimless design featuring a gilded gold-finish chassis.
Fit: 56mm lens width, 18mm bridge, and 140mm temple length.
Key Detail: Sculptural 3D panther head hinges featuring green jewel eyes and black enamel spots, with matching black enamel detailing on the temple tips.
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The CT0637O 001 serves as a highly detailed statement frame within the Panthère collection. From a dispensing standpoint, while the intricate 3D panther head hinges look substantial, the lack of a surrounding lens wire keeps the overall weight well-balanced and prevents the frame from sliding forward. Sized at a generous 56mm across the lens with a standard 140mm temple, it comfortably accommodates a medium-to-wide fit.
Style & Finish: French-crafted rimless design with a gilded gold-finish chassis.
Fit: Petite sizing with a 52mm lens, 18mm bridge, and 130mm temples.
Key Detail: 3D panther head hinges with black enamel spots extending down the ultra-slim temples.
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Tailored for a petite fit, the CT0058O features a compact 52mm lens and shorter 130mm temples, ideal for narrower faces to ensure the arms contour neatly without excess metal sitting behind the ear. Despite the intricate 3D panther hardware, the wire-thin chassis remains incredibly light. If you require a varifocal, our dispensing team can slightly increase the vertical lens depth during your consultation to guarantee a comfortable reading area while maintaining the frame’s delicate aesthetic.
Style & Finish: French-crafted rimless design featuring a sleek silver-finish metal chassis.
Fit: Petite sizing with a 52mm lens, 18mm bridge, and 130mm temples.
Key Detail: Sculptural 3D panther head hinges on ultra-slim silver arms.
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This silver finish gives the intricate Panthère hardware a much cooler, understated look. It is an excellent choice if you want the luxury of Cartier but prefer a sharper, more monochrome aesthetic for daily wear. Designed with shorter 130mm arms, it is built specifically for narrower faces to ensure a secure fit that will not slip down your nose over time. As a rimless mount, our lab can easily adjust the final lens shape to perfectly suit your brow line.
Style & Finish: French-crafted rimless design featuring polished silver-finish metal hardware.
Fit: 53mm lens width with balanced everyday proportions.
Key Detail: Sculptural panther motif seamlessly integrated into the temples.
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With rimless frames of this delicacy, optical weight distribution is crucial to prevent the bridge from digging into the nasal bridge over long wear hours. The 53mm lens format on the CT0061O hits a sweet spot, keeping the overall mass minimal so that the silicone nose pads distribute pressure evenly rather than sagging forward. During your fitting in Manchester or Sheffield, we check the tension on the mounting screws to ensure the lenses have just enough microscopic flex to absorb daily impacts without chipping.
Our Manchester and Sheffield stores also feature the Santos de Cartier collection, drawing on the line’s aviation roots. The design stands out through its signature exposed screw motifs along the metal browline and temples, nodding to early aeronautical engineering. Instead of concealed joints, these frames use integrated hinge mechanics that give them a distinct, industrial edge. During your appointment, our dispensing opticians can help tailor the lenses to your exact prescription and facial measurements.
Explore our curated selection of Première de Cartier frames at our Manchester and Sheffield stores, celebrating the house’s vintage heritage. Inspired by classic 1980s archive designs, these frames feature the iconic double ‘C’ logo signature integrated smoothly into the temple joints and browlines. Blending classic gold and platinum finishes with a mix of lightweight metal and fine acetate builds, the collection offers a sophisticated vintage aesthetic.
Pair your Cartier eyewear with premium prescription lenses from Essilor, ZEISS, NIKON, or RODENSTOCK. Need help choosing? Contact us.
Explore ZEISS lenses at City Specs Opticians for superior visual care. Benefit from advanced technologies like Drivesafe, UV Protect, and Blue Light Filtering, enhancing your eyewear experience with ZEISS innovation.
Enhance your vision at City Specs Opticians with Essilor lenses, the globally recommended brand. Benefit from personalised solutions for vision correction, eye protection, and superior clarity. Experience lasting quality tailored to your lifestyle.
Nikon Lenswear, with over 100 years of experience, offers unrivalled vision through highly transparent, thin lenses with sharp designs. Benefit from uncompromised performance, unparalleled quality, and superior visual aesthetics for optimal eye protection.
Rodenstock is a renowned German manufacturer of high-quality eyewear and lenses, known for its precision and innovation in optical technology. With a rich heritage spanning over 140 years, Rodenstock continues to be a trusted name in the eyewear industry.
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