Estimated 1960s vintage
Made by American Optical
Brand: American Optical
Model: Z87 Safety
Frame color: Smoke gray
Original glass lens color: Light green
Size: 48/23
Condition: Deadstock
MADE IN USA
<Measurements>
Overall frame width: 141mm, height: 46mm
Temple length: 150mm
Lens width: 47mm, lens height: 40mm
Bridge width: 23mm
A pioneer of American eyewear,
【American Optical】 introduced the Z87 Safety
for engineers.
Featuring “FLEXI-FIT,” adjustable without heat,
its distinctly AO design evokes the era
and works well for everything from casual to formal wear.
Among AO’s many safety glasses,
this classic Wellington style became a long-running bestseller.
*Condition
no age-related shrinkage and is in excellent storage condition.
We had it fitted with UV gray lenses (30%) suited to this frame
at a lab in Burbank, the heart of Hollywood’s film industry,
which specializes in sunglasses for movies and TV.
When worn,the wearer’s eyes remain faintly visible to others.
The tint is suitable for both outdoor and indoor wear.
Authentic vintage frames have a tangible quality
you can appreciate as soon as you hold them,
with a genuine feel and appeal that copies and replicas
so often found on the market cannot match.
