More vintage treasure from the Treasure-One treasure train. This is a pair of vintage B&L Ray Ban Aviators in the classic Outdoorsman style with self adjustable Ambermatic lenses no less. Decades before there were smart phones, there were smart lenses. The Ambermatic being the best known example of a larger group of lenses known as "Changeables." In low light or hazy conditions, Ambermatic lenses act like Kalichromes and improve contrast and sharpen vision. In warm sunny weather, the lenses darken to block sunlight like any sunglass lens. In cold, bright conditions, the lenses darken even more for maximum protection from direct and reflected sunlight as found on ski slopes and high mountain trails. And this makes Ambermatics some serious candy for the eyes.
Hallmarking on the glasses includes the B&L logo etch on each lens, but not the white Ray Ban script logo on the right lens, making these late 70's, early 80's Ambermatics. Markings on the frame include "B&L RAY-BAN U.S.A." on the top of the cross bar and "B&L RAY-BAN 58[]14" on the underside. Both nose pads also have the B&L logo stamp in the center metal supports The brow bar and nose pads are a matching mother of pearl pattern for a luxurious look.
The condition of these vintage stunners is flawless NEW both lenses and frames with the original Ambermatic hang tag. Having the tag is great because it gives a lot of information on the Ambermatic lens.The lenses are completely free of any and all scratches, nicks, pits, chips and scuffs. The metal frames are super bright and shiny with no corrosion, dings or damage to the 24K gold plate. The 4 screw heads are free of damage from tightening. The plastic parts of the frame, the brow bar and nose pads, show no age deterioration or damage of any kind. The glasses come with their equally flawless and new B&L Ray Ban Aviator hard case.
Shipping and handling is $10.00 anywhere in the continental USA. Shipping is by USPS Priority Mail with tracking. Due to mail fraud and criminal activity, I can only ship international using the Global Shipping Program. If you are international, your best bet is to have a friend here in the states buy it for you to save on shipping. Or, you can use one of the many intermediary shipping services out there. Thanks as always for bidding and more importantly, for winning!