Salt. Mercer

SALT. Mercer is the vintage P3-inspired sun: Japanese acetate, functional rivet hinges, polarized optical-grade glass or CR-39 already in the chassis. Named after Mercer Caverns and Walter Mercer, SALT. writes a refined silhouette and timeless appeal — clean lines and precise detailing. We sell it as a 48 mm acetate panto with a 22 mm bridge, not a wrap.

Japanese acetate, functional rivet hinges, polarized optical-grade glass and CR-39, plus AR, hydrophobic, and oleophobic coatings. Designed in California. Handcrafted in Japan. Retail is $535 or $560 depending on colorway.

Who it’s for. Anyone who wants a true P3-inspired sun in acetate, not a wrap. 48 mm eye, 22 mm bridge, 145 mm temples, 43 mm depth. The 22 mm bridge is the wider P3 — come in and check it. Not a wrap.

Shape. Round / panto (sun). Manufacturer tags the shape as round and describes a vintage P3-inspired sunglass with a refined silhouette and timeless appeal.

Material. Japanese acetate; functional rivet hinges; Japanese componentry. Polarized optical-grade glass and CR-39 (colorways below list the lens SALT. currently pairs). Coatings: AR, hydrophobic, oleophobic.

Origin. Designed in California. 100% made in Japan.

Measurements (from SALT.)

• A (lens width): 48 mm
• B (lens height): 43 mm
• DBL (bridge): 22 mm
• ED (effective diameter): 52 mm
• Temple: 145 mm
• Common written size: 48–22–145

Colorways at SALT. (sun):

• Black Shadow — Polarized CR-39 G-15 — $560
• Matte Antique Leaves — Polarized Glass Forest Green — $535
• Smoke Brown — Polarized CR-39 G-15 — $560
• Smoke Grey — Polarized CR-39 Blue — $535
• Vintage Green — Polarized CR-39 Black — $535