Estimated 1950s-1960s Vintage
Manufactured by American Optical
Brand: American Optical
Model: Saratoga
Frame Color: Black
Glass Lenses: Gray (TRUE Color)
Size: 51/20
Condition: Deadstock
MADE IN USA
Size Details
Frame Width 139mm, Height 47mm
Temple 145mm
Lens Width 50mm, Lens Height 42mm
Bridge Width 20mm
An immortal masterpiece representing AO:
"Saratoga"
Originally born from American Optical's
early sunglass line,
it established an unshakable style in the world of eyewear,
famously worn by John F. Kennedy during his lifetime.
Equipped, of course, with the AO-branded
TRUE color (gray) glass lenses that debuted with the Saratoga.
A masterpiece that captures the history of its original release.
The designer who created this classic
later moved to Bausch & Lomb,
where he went on to create another legendary piece:
the Ray-Ban Wayfarer.
A masterpiece that established the ultimate form of a design
so universal that it can be said to suit anyone.
*Condition
Deadstock, kept in its original box since leaving the factory.
Stored unused for over half a century,
this is a miraculous, pristine item with no issues
found in either the lenses or the frame.
As these are early TRUE color lenses, the "AO" watermark
appears when you breathe onto them.
Includes the original box.
A rare, precious piece that is nearly impossible to find in this condition anymore.
