Playboy 4037-30 Vintage Sunglasses-New Custom Amber Gradient Lenses Unworn-Germany

Vintage Playboy 4037-30 Oversized Amber Gradient Sunglasses, Made in Germany

Condition

Deadstock / Unworn. This pair presents in true new-old-stock condition — unworn since its original production run, with no signs of wear to the frame, hinges, or lenses.

Frame Details

An oversized round-square silhouette in translucent amber acetate, exactly the kind of statement eyewear that defined Playboy's oversized eyewear era. The frame reads warm and golden in natural light, with a glossy finish that shows off the depth of the acetate, and the Playboy bunny logo etched into the lens near the hinge.

• Brand: Playboy
• Model: 4037
• Color Code: 30
• Frame Shape: Oversized Round-Square
• Frame Material: Acetate
• Frame Color: Translucent Amber
• Country of Manufacture: Made in Germany

Lenses

This pair has been fitted with custom brown-to-yellow gradient lenses by Second Chance Customs, our in-house lens installation division.

• Lens Color: Brown-to-Yellow Gradient
• Lens Type: Custom Aftermarket (Second Chance Customs install; not original Playboy factory lenses)

The lenses are clean and unclouded, consistent with the frame's unworn condition.

Size & Fit

• Lens Width: 56mm
• Bridge: 10mm
• Temple: Not specified by the manufacturer
• Recommended Face Size: Medium to Large

Why We Love Them | Era & Relevance

Vintage. This is oversized eyewear at its most confident — the kind of scale that only worked in the 1970s and early 1980s, when frames were meant to be seen from across a room. Playboy's eyewear line leaned fully into that moment, and this pair's warm amber acetate paired with a brown-to-yellow gradient lens is a strong example of the brand's oversized German-made production.

Authentication

Authenticated by Second Chance Authenticators. Model markings, construction, hardware, and Playboy design details have been reviewed. Authentication includes a recorded Certificate of Authenticity, serial information, and QR ownership registry.

What's Included

• Case
• Cleaning cloth

Notes

The model number 4037 and color code 30 could not be independently verified against Playboy manufacturer or authorized retailer documentation at the time of listing. All specifications above reflect what is engraved on the frame and what is visually confirmable. This pair's lenses have been replaced with custom brown-to-yellow gradient lenses by Second Chance Customs; they are not the original Playboy factory lenses.

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