B&L Ray-Ban Vintage Wayfarer Sunglasses 5024 - Original G-15 Lenses

Vintage Bausch & Lomb Ray-Ban Wayfarer 5024 Tortoise Shell w/ Original G-15 Lenses – Made in USA

Description 

• Authentic vintage B&L Ray-Ban Wayfarer 5024 sunglasses
• Made in USA
• Signature B&L G-15 mineral glass lenses etched with “BL” on both lenses
• Original hardware and hinges intact
• Classic tortoise shell acetate — rich amber-brown tone with beautiful marbling
• A timeless collectible representing the golden age of American eyewear craftsmanship

Size & Measurements:

• Model: B&L 5024
• Lens Width: 50mm
• Bridge: 22mm
• Temple Length: 150mm (approx.)
• Frame Width: 140mm

Lens Section:

• Original Bausch & Lomb G-15 mineral glass lenses
• Legendary clarity and definition with 15% neutral gray-green tint
• Exceptional UV protection while preserving natural color balance
• The same lenses that defined the Ray-Ban standard for decades

Era & Relevance: 

• Late 1970s–1980s production, pre-Luxottica era
• Handcrafted in Rochester, New York
• The definitive shape that defined generations of culture — from musicians to Hollywood icons
• A collector’s essential and a piece of authentic optical history

Condition:

• Excellent vintage condition — no cracks, chips, or major scratches
• Original lenses and hardware intact
• Frame shows only minimal age from storage
• Ready for display or daily wear

Cases

• Includes one brand-new Ray-Ban case (choice of brown or black, both pictured)
• Each case is genuine Ray-Ban, with cleaning cloth and authenticity booklet (if black case selected)
• Secure magnetic button closure with embossed logo detail

Notes

100% Authentic!

The frames have been refurbished and inspected by Second Chance Eyewear

The pictures tell the story!

100% authentic (always guaranteed).

NO STOCK PHOTOS USED! 

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