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All major cards accepted*, plus PayPal |
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*-credit cards accepted in the United
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aviator sunglasses are brand new, mint condition and ready for immediate service
as sunglasses - or easily add your own prescription lenses. The bridge is marked ''52 20 AO/USA'' and the arms read ''Original Pilot 52 20 140 mm ce 5 1/2 AO USA''.
Other frame sizes are marked accordingly.
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These are the American Optical ''Original Pilot'' glasses. This model is a U.S. military staple, issued to millions of U.S. servicemen since the model's introduction in 1958. They're shown here in their most popular configuration: silver finish, bayonet temples and real glass lenses in grey, or what AO calls their ''True Color'' lens,
a favorite of pilots. They're a strong design, with very solid joints on the bridge, a traditional AO hinge design that's very reliable and notice
the ''AO'' logo on the nose pads, a nice touch. They come boxed and complete with a nice AO case. Great sunglasses, ready for immediate use or
add your own prescription lenses!
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Bayonet temples |
Cable temples
(shown in gold, but they'll be silver on a silver
frame)
(add $18 for cable temples instead
of other temples) |
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Skull
temples |
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Frame Sizes:
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52 - 20
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55 - 20 *
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57 - 20 *
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Dimensions
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Lens Width: |
52 mm ( 2 1/16'' ) |
55 mm ( 2 3/16'' ) |
58 mm ( 2 5/16'' ) |
Bridge: |
20 mm ( 13/16'' ) |
20 mm ( 13/16'' ) |
20 mm ( 13/16'' ) |
Temples:
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bayonet, skull (spatula) and cable temples. |
Hinge to Hinge: |
131 mm ( 5 3/16'' ) |
136 mm ( 5 3/8'' ) |
142 mm ( 5 5/8'' ) |
Lens Height |
42 mm ( 1 5/8'' ) |
45 mm ( 1 3/4'' ) |
47 mm ( 1 7/8'' )
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For measurement basics click here. Sizes marked (*) are not stocked, but readily available. Please allow an added
5 to 9 business days. |
Temples are measured their full length, hinge to tip, as though they were straightened out. Why? Because they're adjustable, so measurements to the bend vary. Lens and bridge measurements are from lens edge to lens edge. Hinge to hinge is measured from screw to screw. These frames are also available in
gold and with other styles of temples (cable - shown
above and a regular, skull style of temple they call ''spatula''). The cable temples are very
well-made and come with clear temple covers. There are other lens choices,
too, including green and brown. Please email
to make arrangements for green or brown lenses. I'm careful about condition so there are no surprises and your glasses
will be inspected thoroughly prior to shipment to assure they're in mint condition.
They're great sunglasses or, fitted with your prescription lenses they make nice
daily-wear frames.
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AO Silver Original
Pilot SOLD OUT
(add $18 for cable temples
instead of other temples) |
Item Num |
Frame Size | Temple
selection |
Add to Cart |
#7530
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52 - 20 |
| SOLD
OUT |
#7631
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55 - 20 * |
| SOLD
OUT |
#7632
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57 - 20 * |
| SOLD
OUT |
Sizes marked (*) are not stocked, but readily available. Please allow an added
5 to 9 business days. |
If you have any questions about this pair of
glasses or anything else, please don't hesitate to contact
me. I try to answer all questions promptly. |