Why Square and subtle cat-eye can describe different aspects

JMM describes Dealan 53 as a more generous fit of its iconic style, with a 1960s influence, subtle cat-eye and bold volumes. In the supplier tray photograph, the outside corners sit higher than the bridge and the upper rim widens toward the sides. The lower opening is rounded rather than a sharp rectangle. Those separate observations explain why a general square classification does not fully describe the outline.

When comparing it with a flatter rectangular frame, look first at the outer corner and then at the lower rim. This separates the upward movement of the front from the apparent size of the lens. A photograph taken from above can exaggerate the upper edge, so request a level front view before making the final visual comparison.

Source: Jacques Marie Mage — Dealan 53

The two size records do not match

The official Dealan 53 page reviewed here lists total width 151 mm, temple length 147 mm, DBL 22 mm, eye size A 53 mm and eye size B 39 mm. It was displaying the Honeycomb version. These measurements provide a documented official reference, including two values that a short temple marking does not usually communicate: total width and lens height.

KUANGTU SKU archive-006-dealan is recorded as 53 / 21 mm. Its lens-width entry agrees with the official 53 mm value, but the bridge is 1 mm smaller and no temple length is supplied. Total width and lens height are also absent. We have not replaced these missing values with the official 151, 39 or 147 mm figures because this record has not been verified as that version.

A matching lens width is therefore only one matching field. Ask for the full inside-temple marking, a direct bridge measurement and temple length for the offered pair. If the response differs from the catalogue, keep the confirmed measurements with the actual photographs and SKU rather than silently combining specifications from two sources.

Source: Jacques Marie Mage — Dealan 53

A pictured lens tint does not identify the edition

The supplier image presents several dark and brown-toned fronts with different lens colors. That makes it useful for requesting a particular pictured combination, but it is not a current stock list. The generic Tinted lens field also leaves polarization, light transmission and lens material unconfirmed.

The official page includes named color variants and edition-specific details. The reviewed Honeycomb reference must not be used to name a similar-looking pair in the supplier tray, assign its batch size or transfer its lens specification. Use the supplier photograph to mark the desired combination, then request the actual model and color codes in the response.

Source: Jacques Marie Mage — Dealan 53

Make the sample request answer the unresolved points

Start with archive-006-dealan, the chosen pictured combination, quantity and destination. Request one level front photograph, one side photograph and a legible image of both inner temples. Ask specifically whether the bridge is 21 or 22 mm and request temple length, front width and lens height rather than only asking for 'size 53'.

Keep fit and styling questions separate: the measurements help compare with an existing frame, while the front photograph shows how strongly the corners rise. If the quote proposes another Dealan version, compare its full record before accepting a substitution. The linked product page keeps this reference attached to the existing enquiry selection and WhatsApp draft.

Catalogue references in this story

Supplier records below are separate from the official sources. Open an item to view its images, add it to your enquiry selection or ask about it on WhatsApp.

Sources and editorial scope

  • Jacques Marie Mage — Dealan 53

    Official Dealan 53 page, displaying H13-Honeycomb / Honeycomb CR39 when read. Design description and the listed 151 mm total width, 147 mm temple, 22 mm DBL, 53 mm eye A and 39 mm eye B apply to that reference, not automatically to archive-006-dealan. Source checked .

Prepared with AI assistance from the cited public sources and KUANGTU’s supplier catalogue. Comparisons and buying questions are editorial analysis, not hands-on testing. Brand names identify references; this article does not establish affiliation, authorization or the provenance of offered goods.