Vintage American Optical Co., Ltd., circa 1960-1970s
Brand: American Optical
Model: Safety/FLEXI-FIT
Frame color: Amber Lens color: Carobar (Green)
Size: 46/24
Condition: Deadstock
Made in USA
<Size details>
Frame width: 136mm, height: 45mm
Temple size 6 (150mm)
Lens width 46mm, lens height 39mm
Bridge width 23mm
A safety frame released for engineers by American Optical, a pioneer in American eyewear.
This basic Wellington model has been a long-selling favorite among AO's many safeties.
A typical AO style that captures the atmosphere of the time
A rare sunglasses version equipped with genuine AO Carobar glass lenses.
*It comes with a genuine AO glass lens, but if you look closely you can see a few very slight scratches from years of storage.
It is not at a level that obstructs visibility.
Please understand this before purchasing.
Also, there is some wear on the nose pad.
There is some aging (whitening and lack of shine)
There is no problem with wearing it.
The state of preservation is in good condition.
Unused dead stock.
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.
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.