Handel

Handel Prescription Glasses

An aviator brings a touch of adventure to everyday glasses. The Handel is a unisex full-rim metal aviator frame, sized 51-21-145, in Brown Tort & Gold. You can order it with single vision, progressive or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. It is part of our Walter & Herbert range.

The colour

Brown Tort & Gold. Brown Tort & Gold pairs brown tort with gold. It brings warmth to the face and looks lovely with gold jewellery or a watch.

About the Handel design

The aviator shape suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces. The double bridge is a nod to classic aviator style and makes the front feel sturdy.

Metal lets the frame stay slim and light while keeping its shape.

The Handel is a great everyday frame: smart enough for work and relaxed enough for the weekend.

Styling tips

Because it is unisex, it is easy to share the look across the household. Pick the colour that matches your wardrobe rather than worrying about who it is designed for.

Size and fit

At 51mm per lens, it sits in the medium range, the most common adult fit. The 21mm bridge is wider than average, which suits a broader nose bridge. The 145mm arms are on the longer side, which suits larger heads. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 123mm.

The easiest way to check is against glasses you already love. Most frames show their size inside the arm; if yours are close to these, you are in safe territory.

Lens options for the Handel

Choose the lens type that suits how you use your glasses:

• Single vision: one prescription for distance, reading or the computer.
• Progressive: near, middle and far in one lens with no line. (In the UK they call them varifocals.)
• Bifocal: a defined reading area at the bottom of the lens.
• Ready readers: simple magnification for close work.

Prefer to keep things slim? Choose a high-index lens, which is thinner and lighter than standard. Then add an anti-reflective coating to cut glare from headlights and screens.

Ordering online is easier than you think

All you need is a current prescription from your optometrist and your pupillary distance (PD), the distance between your pupils. Your PD is often written on your prescription; if it is not, ask your optometrist for it. Pick your colour, choose your lens type, enter your details and add any lens upgrades. If you are not sure about sizing, compare the measurements above with a pair you already own. It only takes a minute and saves any guesswork.

Made for you in our UK lab

Every pair is made to order. Our UK optical lab cuts your lenses to your prescription, fits them into your Handel and then sends your glasses to you in Australia.

A little care goes a long way

Wipe your lenses with a microfibre cloth rather than the hem of your shirt, keep them in a case when they are in your bag, and never leave them on the dashboard on a hot day. Our lens care guide has a few more habits worth picking up.

FAQs

What size is it?

It is size 51-21-145: 51mm lens width, 21mm bridge and 145mm arms, a medium fit.

Can I wear the Handel for driving?

Yes. Single vision or progressive lenses work well for driving, and an anti-reflective coating helps cut glare from headlights at night.

Will it suit a wider nose bridge?

Yes. The 21mm bridge is wider than most frames.

Is it unisex?

Yes. It suits men and women.

What is a double bridge?

A second bar across the top of the frame, above the nose. It is a classic aviator detail.

Who glazes my lenses?

Our own optical lab in the UK. Your lenses are made to your prescription and fitted into the frame before your glasses are sent to you.

Not quite the one? Take a look at our prescription glasses.