Well, it has been some time since I have been on the forum. Just read there was a problem with BIOC going out of business and or the P3 model is no longer made. What is the scoop? TRUE, FALSE? What are the alternatives?
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Are these close enough?
<img src="http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-5/1 ... B00N00.jpg" width=325 height=166>
They had a pair with the nose clips.
Or better yet..
<img src="http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-5/1 ... B00700.jpg" width=325 height=168>
Model Name: Panto 14KT
Berkshire Chase eyeglasses of London England has been producing traditional styles since the early 1930s. The finest materials and manufacturing techniques are displayed in this classic, elegant eyeglasses line.
Cheers,
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<img src="http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-5/1 ... B00N00.jpg" width=325 height=166>
They had a pair with the nose clips.
Or better yet..
<img src="http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-5/1 ... B00700.jpg" width=325 height=168>
Model Name: Panto 14KT
Berkshire Chase eyeglasses of London England has been producing traditional styles since the early 1930s. The finest materials and manufacturing techniques are displayed in this classic, elegant eyeglasses line.
Cheers,
Jeff
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The overall frame shape is close, and you would want the nose pads, but the biggest difference is the fact that the original BOIC's (and the Berkshire Chase model as well) are covered with a tortoise shell coating completely around the actual lens frames, as well as about 2/3 of the way along the temples. Again, I defer to archived posts (unless they've been lost in the accidental thread dumps), mainly the work of our good friend Pyroxene. He's done Indygear a great good hunting down the most accurate substitutes in the wake of BOIC going out of business. Good luck!Gobler wrote:Are these close enough?
<img src="http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-5/1 ... B00N00.jpg" width=325 height=166>
They had a pair with the nose clips.
Cheers,
Jeff
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Yep, that's what happened! My bad! Serves me right for being so ravenous about reading through threads. Now those are the ones I was talking about (and have happily owned for nearly a year now!). Pricey? A bit, but they're accurate, stylish, and well-constructed (considering they're mainly wire). Be sure to get yourself a good durable storage case for when they're tucked into your Mark VII bag (the middle right or left compartment provides a nice fit!); you may even be able to find an actual vintage case that fits.... Enjoy!Gobler wrote:HJ Sr. I think we crossed posts. I think I found the ones you were talking about.
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