{"product_id":"ao-12kgf-fg-58-whitegold5220","title":"American Optical 12KGF FG-58 White Gold 52\/20 Vintage Sunglasses ","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\n\u003cspan size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jdacrew.com\/collections\/american-optical\" title=\"Vintage American Optical\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"text-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView more American Optical (AO) products ⇨\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53528486275_ac6f5bf486_b.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" alt=\"American Optical 12KGF Vintage Sunglasses FG-58 Tom Cruise\"\u003e\u003cscript async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEstimated late 1960s vintage\u003cbr\u003eAmerican Optical\u003cbr\u003eMilitary Pilot Sunglasses\u003cbr\u003eFG-58\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand: American Optical\u003cbr\u003eModel: FG-58\u003cbr\u003eFrame Color: 12KGF White Gold\u003cbr\u003eGlass Lens Color: TRUE Color Gray\u003cbr\u003eCondition: DEADSTOCK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMADE IN USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u0026lt;Size Details\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003eTotal width 13.7cm, Height 4.3cm\u003cbr\u003eTemple size 5 1\/2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe pioneer of the world's oldest American eyewear\u003cbr\u003e【American Optical】\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe legendary \"FG-58 (Flight Goggle 1958)\" model,\u003cbr\u003ewhich met the strict military specifications of the U.S. Army\u003cbr\u003eand was officially adopted by the U.S. Air Force and Navy in 1958.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaving landed on the moon with the Apollo 11 crew\u003cbr\u003eand protected the lives of pilots long before the movie \"Top Gun,\"\u003cbr\u003eit is truly an \"immortal masterpiece.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile there are many variations of the FG-58,\u003cbr\u003ethis piece is a rare 12KGF (12-karat gold-filled) version\u003cbr\u003ein white gold.\u003cbr\u003eThis special specification was provided only to elite pilots\u003cbr\u003eto thoroughly prevent discoloration and corrosion in harsh environments.\u003cbr\u003eIt emits a noble, serene silver luster that sets it apart\u003cbr\u003efrom modern cheap plating or stainless steel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to their nature, most vintage military sunglasses\u003cbr\u003ehave been heavily used.\u003cbr\u003eEven among deadstock items, temples and nose pads\u003cbr\u003etend to yellow after half a century.\u003cbr\u003eHowever, this piece is in \"perfect, pristine condition with no signs of yellowing.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe thrill of wearing history\u003cbr\u003ecombined with the functional beauty of uncompromising military specifications.\u003cbr\u003eA lifelong pair of pilot sunglasses sought after by collectors worldwide\u003cbr\u003ethat continues to increase in asset value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" size=\"2\"\u003eEngravings:\u003cbr\u003eInside bridge (AO 12KGF)\u003cbr\u003eTemple (5 1\/2 AMERICAN OPTICAL 12KGF)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003e*A deadstock item stored unused for nearly half a century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmong the same models we have stocked in the past,\u003cbr\u003ewe can confidently say this condition and price will never be seen again—\u003cbr\u003ea perfect piece that has never been touched by the sun.\u003cbr\u003eThe item delivered will be a complete deadstock piece with the lens tag attached,\u003cbr\u003eand includes a dedicated case.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease enjoy the good old American craftsmanship\u003cbr\u003ethat cannot be replicated by modern technology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"American Optical 12KGF Pilot Sunglasses Vintage FG-58 Tom Cruise\" height=\"\" width=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53528038936_7ab51c1c6c_k.jpg\"\u003e\u003cscript async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53293882926_372b892a52_k.jpg\" width=\"620\" height=\"\" alt=\"American Optical Vintage Sunglasses\"\u003e\u003cscript async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"AO","offers":[{"title":"Default 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