Vintage B&L Bausch & Lomb USA Mirage Large 65mm Purple Aviator Sunglasses +Case

Description: NOS Vintage B&L Bausch & Lomb USA Mirage Aviator Sunglasses True vintage circa late 1970’s - early 1980’s. Made in USA. Extra large adult unisex. See measurements below. A true classic that never goes out of style. New old stock and never worn, but have slight imperfections from 50+ years of storage as noted in description below and shown in photos. Includes original black drawstring soft case. Lightly lined with BAUSCH & LOMB MIRAGE printed on the front. Please note that colors may differ slightly in real life due to differences in device/monitor settings and lighting conditions. Photos are of the exact pair you will receive. I use photo layouts to show max number of angles, but only 1 pair is being sold in this listing. Aubergine dark purple polycarbonate (plastic) lenses with a top gradient. MIRAGE printed in white on left lens. The lenses are non-prescription and ready for wear with 100% UV protection. Lightweight and comfortable to wear. The largest size vintage aviator produced by B&L. A few short hairline scratches noted on both lenses. Some specks and slight scuffs. Short <1 cm scratch on the inside of the left lens above the nosepad. These lens imperfections are minor and only visible upon close inspection. A professional may be able to clean the lenses up further. See photos. Both the top and bottom of the brow bar are impressed with U.S.A. Black plastic paddle tips for comfort. Adjustable crystal clear nose pads. Black metal frame. There are some scuffs to the frame above the left lens and along the temples. The frame could use an adjustment as there are gaps between the frame and the lenses. The left temple screw is stuck and cannot be removed without a professional. That temple does not “lock” in place when opened. The other screws are removable and have been replaced with NOS vintage B&L screws to ensure that they last you another 50+ years. Please note that the sunglasses themselves do not have any RayBan or Bausch and Lomb branding on them aside from MIRAGE, which was a Bausch & Lomb line of sunglasses. These sunglasses were produced alongside their other Ray-Ban sunglasses at a time when they were first starting to roll out polycarbonate lens styles like the popular Wings model. Approximate measurements: Frame Length: 154mm (including hinges) Frame Height: 58mm Temple Length: 135mm (measured along the curve) Lens Height: 55mm Lens Width: 65mm measured horizontally Lens Width: 68mm measured diagonally DBL (Distance Between Lenses): 14mm IMPORTANT PLEASE READ Fit: I recommend a custom fitting with an optician, optometrist, or other equivalent. The temples can be heated up to provide you with an optimal, customized fit. Lenses can also be replaced with prescription lenses. Do not attempt to make adjustments on your own! If done improperly you can cause irreparable damage. I don’t take returns and especially cannot be of assistance if any adjustments (professional or otherwise) have been made or attempted. Cleaning and Care: I recommend using a hard or semi-hard case for storage and optimal protection. Rinse glasses with cool water if they become dusty and allow them to dry before cleaning with a soft microfiber cloth and lens cleaner. Never clean with a dry cloth alone. Do not leave sunglasses in direct sunlight and/or extreme temperatures for extended periods of time, such as a car glovebox. Condition: These are vintage sunglasses and my family has been the only owner. They are not perfect. Do not expect perfection or you will be disappointed. They are 50+ years old and are in vintage condition. They have never been worn. They almost certainly need a proper fitting by an eye specialist. Condition is subjective and based on my personal expertise, but is still an option on nonetheless. Evaluation of condition takes into consideration the condition of a given pair relative to others of the same or similar model, from the same time period and brand. Questions, Shipping, Return Policy: If you have any questions please ask. I’m happy to help. Please read full description and view all photos with zoom as they are part of the description. Final sale. I ship in crush proof boxes and package ever pair with great care and lots of bubble wrap and cannot combine shipping. Should you have any issue with your order, please reach out as soon as possible so I can help. Guaranteed authentic. If you are not familiar with vintage RayBans, please do your research so you know what to expect. I can help direct you to some resources. Check out my other listings and positive reviews!

Price: 174.99 USD

Location: Rochester, New York

End Time: 2025-01-11T23:02:53.000Z

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