Buy American Optical AO Original Pilot Aviator Sunglasses 55 mm Gold Bayonet True Color Gray Glass Lenses 30185American Optical AO Original Pilot Aviator Sunglasses 55 mm Gold Bayonet True Color Gray Glass Lenses 30185 Product Description:
- Distortion-free precision ground and polished True Color Gray glass lenses
- Eye size 55, Bridge 20, Temple 140 mm
- Bayonet temples
- Timeless classic aviator style
- Fast shipping directly from our warehouse to you-no drop shipping or back order issues
Product Description
The US Armed Forces best kept secret is now available in the consumer market. Performance-tested sunglasses with classic aviator styling. The Original Pilot Sunglass has been a favorite of US military pilots for almost 50 years. Engineered to rigid military specifications and issued to millions of US soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen since 1958. The rugged and sturdy structure and high quality finishing of the steel alloy frame coupled with distortion free, toughened and polished True Color glass lens have made the AO Flight Gear Collection the standard bearer of all fine military sunglasses. Proudly still made today in the AO complex in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA. Includes fold over flap case.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
By Patrick Kelly
I'm a long time aviator sunglasses wearer. I used to buy Ray-Bans, but I was constantly going through them and the prices kept rising.These are just as cool looking and half the price. Plus, they're the same sunglasses pilots in the military wear, which I think is cool.They're also of equal quality as Ray-Bans. I'm not really a fan of plastic sunglasses and these are metal and glass. They're fairly durable, I've dropped them a few times with no real damage, although I haven't really tested hor durable they are.Basically, they're equally cool looking, equal in quality, but they're cheaper and the fact that the military uses them ups the cool factor slightly in their favor as well.I'm never going back to Ray-Bans, I'll keep buying these sunglasses.5 stars.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
By stonefawkes
Although these are a little heavy and can leave a small impression on the nose bridge for a few minutes, keep in mind that they are authentic glass. These are the same pair of sunglasses that Don Draper wears in "The Summer Man" episode, and they look great!If you think you have an average-sized head, then 55 mm is the right size for you.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
By Alex
After watching the show Mad Men I had to know what sunglasses the main character Donald Draper was wearing. They were an expensive model from Randolph Engineering that were twice as much as these. American Optical made these and they are essentially the exact same pair for less! I can say that I am very pleased with this product from AO.A heavy, sturdy frame of all metal feels like it was made to last. Great quality.The optics are amazingly clear. They are real glass and have some weight. Did I mention the clarity?These fit great and have a great retro look that is timeless. You will definitely like how these look on you.The only thing I can offer is these look great in gold. I think the charm of the glasses would be diminished if you got them in silver. I'm not a huge fan of gold but these are fantastic.I can't thank AO enough for making a relatively cheap pair of high quality shades.Buy!
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Excellent for Beginners
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Nice quality, too hard for me
