Vintage American Optical Co., Ltd., estimated to be from the 1950s-1960s
Brand: American Optical
Model: Saratoga Frame Color: Black Glass Lens: 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
The immortal masterpiece "Saratoga" representing AO
Originally born as part of American Optical's early sunglasses line, it established a solid style in the sunglasses industry, with even John F. Kennedy wearing them during his lifetime.
The lens, of course, made its debut on the Saratoga.
AO's own brand lenses
Equipped with a true color (gray) glass lens.
A masterpiece that made history as an original release.
The designer who created this masterpiece later moved to Bausch & Lomb and created another masterpiece, the Ray-Ban Wayfarer.
This masterpiece has established the ultimate form of a design that suits everyone, so much so that it can be said that there is no one who does not like it.
*Condition: Deadstock that has been stored in the original box since it left the factory.
These glasses have been stored unused for over half a century and are in miraculous, pristine condition with no visible problems with the lenses or frame.
These are the original TRUE color lenses, so when you blow on them the "AO" watermark will appear.
Comes with original box.
This is a rare piece that is almost impossible to find in this condition.
