Zeiss Umbra-Matic 36 Vintage Precision Shooter Sunglasses – Deadstock, Photochromic Glass, Made in Italy
CATEGORY
Vintage & Collectible Sunglasses
Precision / Shooter-Style Optical
ERA
Late 1960s – Early 1970s
CONDITION
DEADSTOCK – UNWORN
- Never worn
- All original components
- Original factory lenses
- No restorations, no replacements
- Light, age-appropriate storage marks to metal only
- Structurally excellent
Preserved exactly as manufactured.
DESCRIPTION
The Umbra-Matic 36 is a European precision shooter-style frame, produced during a period when eyewear design prioritized optical performance, balance, and durability over branding or fashion trends.
This is not an outdoorsman or aviator model.
Its large oval lenses, clean sight geometry, articulated metal temples, and restrained industrial design align with technical optical eyewear of the late 1960s–early 1970s.
This example is fitted with original Zeiss mineral glass photochromic lenses, a premium optical feature of the era designed to adapt to changing light conditions while maintaining clarity and stability.
Offered here in deadstock, unworn condition, with all original components intact.
DETAILS
- Model: Umbra-Matic 36
- Style: Precision / Shooter-Style Optical
- Frame Material: Brushed metal
- Lens Shape: Large oval
- Color: Silver-tone frame
- Nose Pads: Original integrated pads
- Temples: Articulated cut-out metal temples
- Hinges: Mechanical barrel hinges
Markings:
- ZEISS
- Umbra-Matic 36
- Made in Italy
LENSES
- Original Zeiss mineral glass lenses
- Photochromic (light-reactive)
- Factory-issued and period-correct
- Excellent optical clarity
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No modern replacements or upgrades
FIT
- Medium-to-large precision fit
- Designed for balanced coverage and stability
- Adjustable to fit a wide range of face sizes
AUTHENTICITY
100% Authentic – Guaranteed
- Original Umbra-Matic frame
- Original Zeiss photochromic glass lenses
- Period-correct Italian manufacture
- Inspected prior to sale
COLLECTIBILITY
Deadstock European precision frames with original Zeiss photochromic glass lenses are increasingly scarce.
This piece represents a convergence of:
- Optical history
- European manufacturing
- Technical lens innovation
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Exceptional original condition
A strong addition to any serious vintage eyewear or design-focused collection.
NOTES
- FRAMES CAN BE ADJUSTED TO FIT ANY SIZE FACE
- The pictures tell the story
- NO STOCK PHOTOS USED
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