Persol Ratti Manager Sport Aviator 65mm-Skyscraper Arrow-Rare 70s/80s

Persol Ratti Manager Sport Aviator 65-17-135 – Skyscraper Arrow – Rare 70s/80s Full Kit

Overview

An extraordinary piece of Persol history. This authentic Persol Ratti Manager Sport Aviator was produced in the late 1970s to early 1980s and features the bold Skyscraper/Empire State Arrow — a rare temple detail from Persol’s golden era.

Unlike most Ratti models, this Manager-line variant was built with solid non-Meflecto temples, making it an uncommon and highly collectible configuration. With its oversized 65 mm aviator silhouette, black acetate construction, and striking red inner rim piping, it captures the essence of Italian luxury design from the era.

Professionally restored to collectors’ condition, the frame has been fitted with brand-new Second Chance Customs™ CR-39 lenses in Brown with Flash Gold (50 ABBY cut). Even more exceptional, this pair comes as a complete Persol kit — including the original case, cleaning cloth, authenticity card, and branded box.

Sizw

• Lens Width: 65 mm
• Bridge: 17 mm
• Temple Length: 135 mm
• Lens Height: 50 mm
• Frame Width: 150 mm
• Fit: Large / Oversized

Frame

• Material: Acetate (Ratti-era construction)
• Color: Black with red rim piping
• Temples: Gold Skyscraper Arrow plates, solid non-Meflecto temples (rare variation)
• Condition: Restored; minimal age-appropriate signs may remai

Lenses (Second Chance Customs™)

• Material: CR-39 optical grade
• Color: Brown with Flash Gold
• Cut Spec: 50 ABBY (custom fit)
• Optics: Scratch-free, crisp clarity, UV protection
• Condition: Brand ne

Collectibility & Value

• True Ratti-era Persol, handmade in Italy
• Attributed to the Manager line, Persol’s premium series of the late 70s/80s
• Skyscraper Arrow temple detail — discontinued after the 1980s, highly collectible
• Rare non-Meflecto solid temple construction
• Oversized 65 mm aviator proportions = quintessential late 70s/80s design
• Full original kit (case, cloth, card, box) dramatically increases rarity and collector appeal
• Restored to museum-grade condition yet fully wearable
• Value Guidance: Collectors’ market supports $1,400–$1,800; aspirational pricing up to $2,000+ is justifiable for this complete set

 included

• Frame with custom lenses
• Original Persol case
• Original Persol cleaning cloth
• Persol authenticity card
• Persol branded box

Notes 

100% Authentic.

The frames have been put through SCE’s rigorous refurbishment process.

FRAMES CAN BE ADJUSTED TO FIT ANY SIZE FACE.

The pictures tell the story — NO STOCK PHOTOS USED.

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Returns: Accepted on standard items; luxury/vintage collectibles may have exceptions as noted.

This is a rare Persol Ratti Manager variant, fully restored and presented with its original accessories — a true collector’s grail and wearable design icon.