Product Description
These sunglasses are the real thing. I should know as I have been wearing this style from this manufacturer since 1972 and I am a retired Marine Corps Officer. After retirement I became an authorized American Optical outlet and sell only U.S. manufactured, new and in the box AO product, the same as I used to wear on active duty. The rugged and sturdy structure and high quality finishing of the metal alloy frame coupled with distortion free, toughened and polished "True Color" glass lenses have made these sunglasses the standard against which all others are compared. They are engineered to rigid military specifications and have been issued to soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen for over 45 years. These are performance tested sunglasses with classic aviator styling. The lenses are neutral gray and 52mm across (5 3/8" between the hinges). They come NEW and never worn, in a carry case marked with the American Optical logo and are packaged in a sealed box suitable for wrapping and gift giving. A one year American Optical warranty is also included. Do not be misled by counterfeits, look-a-likes or used military surplus. Genuine AO military pilot sunglasses have the AO logo stamped into the outside of the temple piece just behind the hinge on both sides. The AO sunglasses approved for use by the military do not have an AO logo on the left lens as this would obstruct the vision of the pilots. There has been only one manufacturer of "Original Pilot" sunglasses since 1958 and American Optical and only American Optical is the one. If the sunglasses are not to your complete satisfaction, simply e-mail me for a return authorization. The sunglasses will ship in a crush resistant corrugated box with additional interior padding. The quality of the packaging has been the subject of numerous positive feedbacks. I have sold many of these sunglasses and never had any reported as damaged. - Semper Fidelis -
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #5722 in Single Detail Page Misc
- Model: matte chrome frame, 52mm lens width
Features
- Manufactured to U.S. Military specifications and issued to pilots since 1958
- Worn by the flight crew of Apollo 11 - the first astronauts on the moon
- Lenses provide 100% UV protection
- Ophthalmic quality frames constructed with self-adjusting nose pads and utilizing locking micro-screw construction
- American Optical carry case and 1 year warranty included
