1950s-1960s American Optical
Vintage Sunglasses
Brand: American Optical
Model: TRUE COLOR Sunglasses
Frame Color: Demi Amber
Glass Lens: TRUE COLOR (Gray)
Size: 55/22
Condition: DEADSTOCK
MADE IN USA
Frame width 15.1cm, height 5cm
Temple 150mm
The world's oldest eyewear manufacturer,
American Optical
This is a rare, original vintage piece
featuring an oversized style popularized in that era
by icons like Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison.
It combines AO’s signature tortoise shell frame
with their classic TRUE COLOR lenses.
It is no exaggeration to say that American Optical's
historic masterpiece "TRUE COLOR" lenses
set the standard for modern sunglasses.
Developed by AO in 1958, these gray lenses were the first in the world
to successfully "reduce light intensity without altering color perception,"
earning immense trust from U.S. military pilots.
The weight, detail, and superior quality
are a crystallization of craftsmanship
that cannot be replicated by modern technology.
With rims adorned by iconic diamond rivets and a presence
that lets enthusiasts immediately recognize the AO make
from this demi color alone, this is a rare model
that AO poured their expertise into, suitable for year-round use
and holding significant archival value.
*Condition
An exquisite deadstock find that has remained unused for over half a century.
Obtained directly from a former employee who worked for many years
at AO's headquarters in Massachusetts.
It was stored untouched in its original AO box.
Includes the original storage case;
a rare and highly valuable deadstock find.
These authentic vintage frames offer a tangible quality
that cannot be satisfied by the many copies or replicas on the market,
establishing a genuine texture and allure that you can truly feel in your hands.
