American Optical AO-Vintage Smoke Gray Wellington Sunglasses-New Custom Lenses

Vintage American Optical Smoke Gray Wellington Sunglasses Custom Gradient Lenses

Condition
Collectors condition. Completely serviced, professionally polished and renewed, then fitted with new custom sun lenses. The frame presents beautifully, with a glossy finish that highlights its translucent smoke gray construction. Minor residual surface marks and age-related wear may remain upon close inspection.

Frame Details

• Brand: AO — American Optical
• Color: Translucent smoke gray
• Shape: Wellington, with a broad brow, subtly tapered lower rims and softly rounded corners
• Bridge: Sculpted, integrated saddle bridge
• Temples: Visible metal cores featuring a repeating chevron pattern
• Hardware: Substantial metal barrel hinges and oval temple accents
• Identification: AO American Optical branding inside the temple; exact model unverified

Lenses
New gray gradient custom sun lenses by Second Chance Customs, transitioning from a darker upper tint to a lighter lower tint. The cool gray tones complement the frame’s smoky transparency.

These are replacement lenses, newly fitted during the frame’s renewal. Additional custom lenses, prescription lenses or readers are available.

Size & Fit

• Temple Length: Approximately 146 mm, converted from the stamped 5¾-inch measurement
• Lens Width: Not confirmed
• Bridge Width: Not confirmed
• Lens Height: Not measured
• Frame Width: Not measured

The substantial Wellington silhouette offers a bold, structured appearance. Please compare measurements with a comfortable pair you currently wear.

Why We Love Them | Era & Relevance
Sculpted brow contours, smoky transparency and patterned temple cores give this vintage American Optical frame exceptional character. Its broad upper profile and gently tapered lenses create a classic Wellington shape, refreshed through professional servicing, polishing and new custom gradients.

The exact production year has not been verified.

Authentication
AO American Optical branding is visible inside the temple. Detailed photographs document the frame’s markings, hinge construction and distinctive metal temple cores. The additional inner-rim code has not been reliably matched to a documented model.

What’s Included
The exact American Optical frame pictured, fitted with new Second Chance Customs gray gradient sun lenses. Original packaging and accessories are not pictured.

Notes
This is a professionally serviced and renewed vintage frame in Collectors condition. It is not represented as Deadstock or Unworn. Subtle signs of age may remain despite polishing. All photographs show the actual pair offered. No stock photos used.

Our Promise
Thoughtfully selected eyewear, professionally renewed and honestly represented—preserving its character while preparing it for a second chance.

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