Vintage American Optical, estimated 1960s
Brand: American Optical
Model: Z87 Safety Frame Color: Brown Lens Color: Green Size: 48/20
Condition: Deadstock
Made in USA
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Frame width: 137mm, height: 46mm
Temple size 145mm
Lens width 47mm, lens height 41mm
Bridge width 20mm
The Z87 Safety was released for engineers by American Optical, a pioneer in American eyewear.
Durable green head screws are used.
A rare early model of SURE-GUARD, predating FLEXI-FIT.
The design is typical of AO, and it evokes the atmosphere of the past.
It can be used for a wide range of occasions, from casual to formal.
The basic Wellington has been a long-selling item among AO's many safeties.
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No cell thinning or deterioration observed
These are in excellent condition and have been fitted with UV khaki lenses (30%) that match the frame at a laboratory in Burbank, the heart of the Hollywood film industry, which produces many sunglasses lenses for movies and TV.
When worn, the darkness allows the other person to faintly see your eyes.
You can wear it immediately after it arrives.
When worn, the darkness allows the other person to faintly see your eyes.
You can wear it immediately after it arrives.
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.
