Heritage in every detail.
If the black-on-gold 3016 is the sharp, confident choice, the Dark Tortoise on Gold is its warmer, more characterful counterpart. The rich reddish-brown tortoiseshell acetate brow brings depth and warmth to the Clubmaster silhouette, deeply rooted in the frame's mid-century origins — this is the colourway that most closely echoes the spirit of the original 1950s browline frames that first inspired the design.
Paired with polished gold metal and G-15 crystal lenses, the result is a frame of exceptional warmth and sophistication — one that rewards the wearer's eye for detail and repays closer inspection.
Frame & Fit
Lens Technology
The Optical Perspective
The Tortoise shell 3016 occupies a particularly interesting position in the Ray-Ban range — it offers all the structural and optical qualities of the classic black colourway, but with a softer, more approachable character that broadens its appeal across face shapes, skin tones, and styling contexts.
The warm reddish-brown tortoise reads beautifully against both fair and darker complexions, and the combination of tortoiseshell and gold has a timeless quality that sits as naturally in a professional setting as it does in a relaxed weekend environment. For customers who find the black on gold colourway perhaps a touch stark, this variant offers the same iconic design with considerably more warmth and nuance.
As with all 3016 variants, the browline silhouette lifts and defines the upper face, making it a particularly flattering choice for round, oval, and heart-shaped face profiles. At 51mm, the lens width is best suited to small-to-medium face shapes where the frame's refined proportions can be fully appreciated.
Product Specifications
Suitable for: Small to medium face shapes | Unisex styling. Recommended for: Everyday wear, professional settings, smart-casual and formal occasions
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