Original Pilot Sunglasses, 55mm, Gold, Bayonet, True Color

Original Pilot, 55mm, Gold, Bayonet, True Color, Glass Lenses

Performance-tested sunglasses with classic aviator styling. The Original Pilot Sunglass???? has been a favorite of US military pilots for more than 40 years.

It is easy to see how the classic design is engineered specificaly for pilots. True-color gray lenses preserve natural colors without color tinting -- keeping all the important color-coded charts, instrumentation and "bugs" easily readable. The lenses are free from any distortion, keeping your eyes sharp and clear. These hardened glass lenses will protect you from damaging UVA and UVB radiation rays as well.

Not only are the Original Pilot Sunglasses practical for pilots, they are stylish in the timeless aviator fashion. Steel alloy frames are polished to a gleaming silver, golden, or smooth black finish. Bayonet style temples fit comfortably under headsets. The classic, powerful lines convey cool, calm control.

American Optical has been making high-quality eyewear in Southbridge, Massachusetts for over 130 years and the Original Pilot Sunglasses for the military since 1958. Since then, they have manufactured sunglasses for thousands of military pilots, including the flight crew of Apollo 11, the first men to walk on the moon.