American Optical 1950s AO Saratoga Amber 51/20 Sunglasses

Vintage American Optical Co., Ltd., estimated to be from the 1950s-1960s


Brand: American Optical
Model: Saratoga Frame Color: Amber Glass Lens Color: True Color (Gray)
Size: 51/20
Condition: Deadstock (*some defects)


Made in USA


<Size details>
Frame width 139mm, height 47mm
Temple 145mm

Lens width 50mm, Lens height 42mm
Bridge width 20mm


Born from the American Optical sunglasses line
The immortal masterpiece "Saratoga" representing AO

During his lifetime, he established an unshakable style in the field of sunglasses, with John F. Kennedy also using his glasses.
AO has invested in this lens, which was created with the concept of being usable all year round.
Equipped with [TRUE COLOR].

The same designer who created this masterpiece later went on to create an even more classic piece for Bausch & Lomb: the Ray-Ban Wayfarer.


* Condition <br>It is an unused dead stock that has been stored in the original box for over half a century, but the lens is rubbed in the box,
Shallow heraline scratches are seen on both lenses.
It's a fairly shallow scratch so it doesn't obstruct your view.
(See photo below)

Other than that, the fabric is in pristine condition as it was when it left the factory.
Original storage case included.

The lenses have a watermark that reveals the "AO" logo when you blow on them, which is proof that they are the original TRUE color.


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.