Vintage American Optical, estimated 1970s
Brand: American Optical
Model: Z87 Safety Frame Color: Smoke Gray Lens Color: Gray Fade Size: 48/20
Condition: Deadstock
Made in USA
<Size details>
Frame width: 139mm, height: 46mm
Temple size 150mm
Lens width 47mm, lens height 40mm
Bridge width 20mm
The Z87 Safety was released for engineers by American Optical, a pioneer in American eyewear.
"FLEXI-FIT" adjusts even without heat
The AO-like design, which evokes the atmosphere of the time, can be worn for a wide range of occasions, from casual to formal.
The basic Wellington has been a long-selling item among AO's many safeties.
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These are in excellent condition with no signs of cell thinning or deterioration, and have been fitted with UV grey fade lenses (30%) that match the frames at a laboratory in Burbank, the heart of the Hollywood film industry, which produces many sunglasses lenses for movies and TV.
When worn, the darkness allows the other person to faintly see your eyes.
You can wear it immediately after it arrives.
The realistic vintage frames that you can feel when you hold them in your hands have an authentic texture and charm that cannot be matched by the many copies and replicas on the market.
