Start with the numbers, not the look
The ANDRÉS from Nina Mûr is easy to like on sight: a birch wood frame front, stainless-steel temples, and Italian acetate tips. But the decision that matters most is fit, and the catalog gives you three numbers to work with: a 52 mm eye size, a 21 mm bridge, and 145 mm temples.
Those measurements tell you this is a moderately sized frame with a fairly standard bridge. If you already wear glasses, compare them to the pair you own now rather than guessing. If the eye size on your current frames is close to 52 mm and the bridge is near 21 mm, the ANDRÉS is in a familiar range. A noticeably different bridge is the number most likely to change how the frame sits on your nose.
ANDRÉS measurements and build
- ANDRÉS: Eye 52 mm, bridge 21 mm, temple 145 mm. These are the three figures to compare against a frame you already wear before committing.
ANDRÉS - ANDRÉS: Birch wood frame front with stainless-steel temples and Italian acetate tips. Explains the mixed-material look and why the frame reads as wood at the front and metal at the sides.
- ANDRÉS: Designed and made in Spain. Relevant if European craftsmanship and Madrid-based production are part of what you are paying for.
What the 52-21-145 fit suggests about face shape
A 52 mm eye size is not oversized, so the ANDRÉS is unlikely to swallow a smaller face. It also is not a narrow, retro-small frame, so it should still give reasonable coverage on medium-width faces. The 21 mm bridge is the key variable: it sits in the middle of the range, which makes it a reasonable starting point for many wearers but not a guaranteed match for a very narrow or very wide nose bridge.
The catalog does not classify the ANDRÉS by face shape, so treat any face-shape advice as a starting filter rather than a rule. The honest approach is to use the measurements first, then judge the shape. If you have a rounder face, the frame's bold, expressive silhouette may add useful contrast. If your features are more angular, a wood-front frame with slim steel temples tends to soften rather than sharpen the look. Neither is a compatibility claim; both are styling judgments you can confirm in a mirror.
Nosepad and temple choices that change the feel
- No nosepad: The cleanest option and the closest to a classic acetate-style fit. Choose it if you prefer an uninterrupted frame front and your current glasses sit comfortably without adjustable pads.
- Transparent nosepad: Adds a discreet pad without making it the focal point of the frame. Useful if you want a little more control over how the frame sits on your nose.
- Titanium / Beta-Ti nosepad: The most technical-looking pad option in the lineup. The catalog lists it as a nosepad choice, not as a separate frame material, so treat it as a fitting detail rather than a weight claim.
- Steel 9 mm vs Steel 5 mm thin temples: The 9 mm temple is the more substantial, visible steel arm. The 5 mm thin version is the lighter-looking choice. Both are stainless steel; the difference is visual weight and how much metal you want beside your face.
- Dark Green vs Made to Order: Dark Green is the listed color. Made to Order is the customization route, and the catalog notes that orders involving color customization need extra delivery time. If timing matters, that is a real trade-off, not a small print detail.
The prescription limit is the constraint most buyers miss
Nina Mûr frames, including the ANDRÉS, can accommodate prescriptions up to 8 diopters according to the supplied product information. If your prescription is within that range, the frame is a viable candidate. If it is above it, the ANDRÉS is not the right starting point, however much you like the look.
The catalog does not provide lens thickness guidance, recommended lens materials, or a list of compatible lens types for this frame. That means the sensible next step is to bring your prescription to an optician rather than assume a high-index lens will solve every limit. The 8-diopter figure is a ceiling, not a promise that every lens within it will look or feel the same.
Prescription and ordering facts to check before you buy
- ANDRÉS: Nina Mûr frames can accommodate prescriptions up to 8 diopters. This is the clearest go/no-go constraint in the record; check your prescription against it first.
- ANDRÉS: Extra delivery time applies to orders involving color customization. If you choose a Made to Order color, plan around a longer lead time.
- ANDRÉS: Catalog price is USD 276.90, compared with a catalog comparison price of USD 390.00. Gives you the price context as listed, without implying a temporary promotion.
How the ANDRÉS fits into a real wardrobe
The ANDRÉS is a statement frame, but a controlled one. The birch wood front gives it warmth and texture that plain acetate does not have, while the stainless-steel temples keep the sides visually light. That combination works well if you want glasses that read as designed rather than generic, without tipping into costume.
It is less obviously a match for very formal, minimal dress, where a thinner all-metal frame might disappear more effectively. It is a stronger match for everyday creative or smart-casual wear, where the material mix adds interest. The Dark Green color is the only listed color in the supplied variants, so if you want a different finish you are in Made to Order territory, with the longer delivery time that implies.
A practical way to decide on the ANDRÉS
- 1. Check your prescription against the 8-diopter limit: If you are above it, stop here and look at frames with a wider prescription range. If you are within it, continue.
- 2. Compare 52-21-145 with your current frames: Pay closest attention to the bridge. A 21 mm bridge is the measurement most likely to decide whether the frame sits where you expect.
- 3. Choose your nosepad deliberately: No nosepad for the cleanest front, transparent for a discreet pad, titanium/Beta-Ti if you want the technical option.
- 4. Choose the temple width for the look you want: Steel 9 mm for a more visible metal arm, Steel 5 mm thin for a lighter side profile.
- 5. Decide whether Dark Green is enough: If yes, you avoid customization lead time. If no, Made to Order opens the color choice but adds delivery time.
What the supplied information does not confirm
The catalog does not provide frame weight, lens compatibility beyond the 8-diopter prescription limit, care instructions, or a face-shape rating for the ANDRÉS. It also does not confirm whether the wood front requires any special maintenance routine. Those gaps are not reasons to avoid the frame; they are reasons to ask Gazal Eyecare directly if any of them would change your decision.
What the record does confirm is enough to make a grounded choice: a 52-21-145 fit, a birch wood and stainless-steel build with Italian acetate tips, three nosepad options, two temple widths, a Dark Green color, a Made to Order route with extra delivery time, and an 8-diopter prescription ceiling. Start there, and the style decision becomes much easier to trust.
