BLACK WATCH “Cool-Ray® 400”
Deadstock 1980s Chrome Shield Sport Sunglasses
Original Lenses & Hardware – Collector Archive Piece
ERA
Circa 1979–1983
Golden age of European performance-inspired sport eyewear.
MODEL
Black Watch
Cool-Ray® 400
Original factory stamping present:
COOL-RAY® 400
BLACK WATCH
Registered trademark intact.
CONDITION
Deadstock – Unworn.
• Original Cool-Ray® grey performance lenses
• Original chrome shield overlay
• Original hardware
• Original hinge system
• No lens replacement
• No polishing
• No rework
Light interior acetate oxidation consistent with age (40+ years).
No chrome pitting.
No flaking.
No warping.
Exceptional preservation.
DESIGN SIGNIFICANCE
This model represents early 1980s sport-lux engineering:
• Chrome plated shield front
• Geometric integrated bridge cut
• Triple rivet temple reinforcement
• Sculpted negative-space temple architecture
• Wide performance lens aperture
• Slight wrap stance
Design language sits between:
Early Carrera motorsport styling
Pre-Blade Oakley era geometry
Euro racing culture aesthetic
This is not minimalist 80s — this is full power, early performance confidence.
LENSES
Original factory Cool-Ray® grey lenses.
Cool-Ray was Black Watch’s proprietary heat-reducing and glare-managing lens system of the late 70s / early 80s.
These are NOT replacements.
They are the original production lenses.
That dramatically increases collector value.
MATERIALS
Front: Chrome plated alloy overlay on acetate base
Temples: Translucent smoke acetate composite
Hinges: Period mechanical metal hinge
Lens: Original Cool-Ray® grey performance lens
COLLECTOR NOTES
Deadstock examples of aggressive chrome shield Black Watch models rarely surface.
Most surviving examples show:
• Chrome loss
• Lens swaps
• Temple warp
• Wear fatigue
This example remains fully original and structurally sound.
A true archive-level piece.
AUTHENTICATION
Authenticated and graded by
Second Chance Authenticators
Verified:
• Original model stamping
• Period correct construction
• Original Cool-Ray® lens system
• No aftermarket alteration
Buyers receive ongoing support from our authentication division.
Second Chance Authenticators is a dedicated authentication and grading service and does not sell eyewear directly.
MEASUREMENTS
Lens Width: approx. 60mm
Bridge: approx. 20mm
Temple Length: approx. 135mm
Frame Width: approx. 145mm
CLOSING
100% Authentic.
Deadstock.
Original lenses.
Original hardware.
Archive condition.
The pictures tell the story.
No stock photos used.
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