1950s-1960s American Optical
Vintage Sunglasses
Brand: American Optical
Model: Calobar Sunglasses
Frame Color: Demi Amber
Glass Lens Color: Calobar (Green)
Size: 55/22
Condition: DEADSTOCK
<Size Details>
Frame Width: 15.1cm, Height: 5cm
Temple: 150mm
MADE IN USA
American Optical's sunglasses line
【Calobar】
A rare original from the era, featuring
the oversized style popularized by icons like
Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison, crafted in
AO's signature tortoiseshell acetate
and fitted with Calobar lenses.
The weight, detail, and superior quality
are a testament to craftsmanship that
cannot be replicated with modern technology.
With its rim adorned by iconic diamond rivets
and that distinctive demi-amber coloring,
it has a presence that enthusiasts will
instantly recognize as an AO original.
This rare model features the company's own
Calobar (green) glass lenses, developed with
the concept of being suitable for year-round use,
making it highly valuable as a historical piece.
*Condition
An exquisite deadstock find that has been
stored away for over half a century.
Acquired from a former employee who worked at
AO headquarters in Massachusetts for many years.
It was kept untouched in its original AO box.
The lenses are in perfect condition with no scratches.
A hard-to-find, precious deadstock item
that includes the original Calobar storage case.
American Optical's sunglasses line
【Calobar】
A rare original from the era, featuring
the oversized style popularized by icons like
Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison, crafted in
AO's signature tortoiseshell acetate
and fitted with Calobar lenses.
The weight, detail, and superior quality
are a testament to craftsmanship that
cannot be replicated with modern technology.
With its rim adorned by iconic diamond rivets
and that distinctive demi-amber coloring,
it has a presence that enthusiasts will
instantly recognize as an AO original.
This rare model features the company's own
Calobar (green) glass lenses, developed with
the concept of being suitable for year-round use,
making it highly valuable as a historical piece.
*Condition
An exquisite deadstock find that has been
stored away for over half a century.
Acquired from a former employee who worked at
AO headquarters in Massachusetts for many years.
It was kept untouched in its original AO box.
The lenses are in perfect condition with no scratches.
A hard-to-find, precious deadstock item
that includes the original Calobar storage case.
A genuine vintage frame that you can feel the moment you touch it,
establishing an authentic texture and charm
that mass-produced copies and replicas cannot satisfy.
*The model worn by our store staff uses TRUE color lenses.
