Studio 123-R-Flex Gold Aviator Sunglasses-New Gradient Custom Lenses-1970s Vintage

Vintage 1970s Studio 123-R-Flex Gold Aviator Sunglasses – Deadstock

Condition:

• DEADSTOCK
• UNWORN
• Spring hinges (R-Flex)
• Newly fitted with custom Smoke-to-Silver Gradient lenses by Second Chance Customs™

Details

• Model: STUDIO 123-R-FLEX GOLD
• Era: Late 1970s – the golden age of precision-milled metal aviators
• Origin: Optical-house production, USA / Europe
• Frame Material: Gold-tone metal with black acetate temple tips
• Construction: Lightweight alloy, double-bridge bar, spring hinges for flexible comfort 

Lens Section

• Custom Smoke-to-Silver Gradient lenses by Second Chance Customs™
• Hand-cut and mounted with lab precision
• Balanced fade for natural light transition and elevated visual clarity
• UV-protected and ready for prescription or further customization
• Inspired by original 1970s mineral glass gradients used by Bausch & Lomb and Carrera

Era & Relevance

The Studio 123-R-Flex captures the essence of late-1970s eyewear design, when optical houses blended functional engineering with jet-age style.

These frames share lineage with pieces worn in film, motorsport, and fashion photography—bridging the aviator boom that defined icons from De Niro to Redford.

The squared-off lens geometry and warm gold plating signal the transition from heavy mid-’70s pilots to the sleeker ’80s silhouettes that followed.

A collector’s piece representing authentic pre-luxury craftsmanship before branding overtook build quality.

Size

• Lens Width: 56 mm
• Bridge: 16 mm
• Temple Length: ≈ 135 mm
• Frame Width: ≈ 140 mm

Authenticity & Service

100% Authentic!

Inspected and verified by Second Chance Eyewear.

If the original case is not provided, YOUR CHOICE OF 4 soft, sleek, secure cases will be included (pictured).

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100% authentic (always guaranteed).

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