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Persol 714 Folding vs Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin: which one should you buy?

Quick answer

Buy the Persol 714 Folding if you want the McQueen folding. Buy the Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin instead if you want craft.

By Opulique Editorial Team Updated 1 min read

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Persol 714 Folding
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Persol 714 Folding

Best for Folding icon

Typically $350–$450

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Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin
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Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin

Best for Collector

Typically $800–$1,000

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Quick comparison

FeaturePersol 714 FoldingJacques Marie Mage Zephirin
VerdictBuyBuy
Typical price$350–$450$800–$1,000
Best forFolding iconCollector
Key featureFolding acetateHandmade frames
FrameAcetateAcetate
LensCrystalZeiss
FitMediumMedium
Made inItalyJapan
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Main differences

Frame

Persol 714 Folding: Acetate; Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin: Acetate.

Lens

Persol 714 Folding: Crystal; Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin: Zeiss.

Fit

Persol 714 Folding: Medium; Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin: Medium.

Made in

Persol 714 Folding: Italy; Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin: Japan.

Why buy it

Persol 714 Folding: folding acetate; Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin: handmade frames.

Made for

Persol 714 Folding: folding icon; Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin: collector.

Usual price

Persol 714 Folding: $350–$450; Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin: $800–$1,000.

Which should you choose?

Choose the Persol 714 Folding if you

  • you want the McQueen folding
  • value iconic
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Choose the Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin if you

  • you want craft
  • value craft
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If neither feels right

Neither is the only answer. See every piece we would buy (and the ones we would skip) in our list of the best men’s designer sunglasses.

Not sure about either? Consider these

Persol 649

Persol · Men’s designer sunglasses

Persol 649

Buy it if you want Italian heritage at a fair price.

Verdict
Buy
Best for
Classic acetate
Typical price
$300–$400

Pros

  • Heritage
  • Crystal lenses

Cons

  • Large
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Oliver Peoples Gregory Peck

Oliver Peoples · Men’s designer sunglasses

Oliver Peoples Gregory Peck

Buy it if you want classic round.

Verdict
Buy
Best for
Round classic
Typical price
$450–$550

Pros

  • Quality

Cons

  • Pricey
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Frequently asked questions

Persol 714 Folding or Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin: which should I buy?

Buy the Persol 714 Folding if you want the McQueen folding. Buy the Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin instead if you want craft.

Is the price difference worth it?

The Persol 714 Folding usually costs $350–$450 and the Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin $800–$1,000. Pay more only if the differences above matter to you.

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Persol 714 Folding or Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin: the full reasoning

Persol 714 Folding or Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin? Both are strong men’s designer sunglasses, which is exactly why the choice is hard. The short version first: buy the Persol 714 Folding if you want the McQueen folding, and buy the Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin if you want craft. The rest of this page explains why, with usual US prices.

Where they differ

The Persol 714 Folding wins on folding acetate. The Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin answers with handmade frames. Frame: Acetate on the Persol 714 Folding, Acetate on the Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin. Lens: Crystal on the Persol 714 Folding, Zeiss on the Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin. Fit: Medium on the Persol 714 Folding, Medium on the Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin. Made in: Italy on the Persol 714 Folding, Japan on the Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin.

Reasons to buy the Persol 714 Folding

Iconic, Packable. What to accept: heavy. Usual price: $350–$450. Our verdict: buy. Read the full Persol 714 Folding review.

Reasons to buy the Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin

Craft. What to accept: pricey. Usual price: $800–$1,000. Our verdict: buy. Read the full Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin review.

Neither one?

Our list of the best men’s designer sunglasses has every other piece with its own call. Lenses: glass lenses (Persol, some Oliver Peoples) are scratch resistant and clear; polycarbonate is lighter and safer for sport.

Also consider the Persol 649 ($300–$400): teardrop acetate with Meflecto. Buy it if you want Italian heritage at a fair price.

Also consider the Oliver Peoples Gregory Peck ($450–$550): round acetate. Buy it if you want classic round.

Buyer tip

An optician can adjust temples and nose pads for free in most cases; ask when you buy.

Buying in Europe: European prices include VAT, and many Italian and French makers of sunglasses, gloves and leather goods sell for less at home than in the US. Check the warranty and repair service before buying across borders.

Luxury prices move in a different rhythm from everyday shopping. The great houses (Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Rolex) raise prices once or twice a year, often in January and in spring, and almost never discount their icons. Seasonal pieces, colors and many shoes, coats and knitwear drop 30–50% in the end-of-season sales in January and from late June. Watches from brands such as Omega, TAG Heuer, Longines and Breitling, and most fragrance, see the best prices around Prime Day and Black Friday. Judge any deal against the usual price we show.