The 80s and 90s Alpina Eyewear - Variety in Design; not in workmanship

The old vintage sunglasses and glasses from Alpina cannot be so easily categorized.  Looking back at the 80s and 90s eyewear collections of this traditional German company, one notices that there is actually no “corporate design” to be seen in the various eyewear series.

With a focus on optics, Alpina started producing eyewear in the early 1980s. Even sunglasses were designed and manufactured in such a way that they could be optically glazed without any problems. The “Handmade in W.Germany” quality of the frames led to Alpina quickly establishing itself in the optician industry.

Unlike the eyewear designs and the sunglasses collections, the top quality was one of the few constants at Alpina. The eyewear collections, on the other hand, could not have been more different.

Alpina Eyewear Series for Every Requirement

There were the ProCar series (glasses for driving - often in aviator design), the Talking Glasses series (sunglasses with different motifs and themes - artistic sunglasses, which quickly became collectors' items), the G-series (gold plated glasses from the Genesis Project), the TR-series (fine metal sunglasses for men), various sports series (like the Targa Florio sunglasses and the PGA golf glasses) and, of course, the legendary M-series (with the world-famous vintage Alpina M1 sunglasses).

But even within the series, there have been occasional changes, which sometimes only qualified experts are able to recognize.

Famous: the Alpina M1 Eyewear Model

For example, the first generation of Alpina M1 sunglasses was slightly larger than the second M1 generation after 1985. The frame was slightly higher and the Alpina logo was placed in the middle of the left lens. When many opticians complained that the large, elongated frame was very difficult to glaze, the M1 design was slightly modified.

Alpina not only responded to feedback from opticians and demand in the eyewear market, but also changed eyewear designs and production steps for internal reasons. As management and decision-makers in the company alternated over the decades, everyone tried to incorporate his or her own signature into the production.

Even with the M1 sunglasses - Alpina's flagship - small details have been changed every now and then, which makes it naturally difficult for a layman to recognize old and original Alpina M1 sunglasses.

Since the end of the 1990s, however, Alpina has found a clear production line and has become a specialist in sports sunglasses.

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Original M1

Alpina is not only known for its skiing eyewear, but also for its classic and flashy sunglasses. The Alpina M1 definitely belongs to the most legendary vintage sunglasses ever and has been cult since the 80’s.
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Alpina FM27
299.00 EUR
Description
  • classic VINTAGE aviator eyeglass-frame by ALPINA
  • tangible premium craftsmanship; made in W.Germany
  • frame with distinctive ornamental screws by Alpina
  • never worn (like all our rare vintage Alpina eyewear)
  • NO RETRO eyeglasses, but a 30 years old ORIGINAL!
  • clear demo lenses can be replaced with prescriptions
Alpina FM28
249.00 EUR
Description
  • Alpina premium vintage eyeglasses from 1988/89
  • bicolor (gold-silver) frame & interesting pattern
  • striking masculine design and 1st class comfort
  • new old stock (like all our rare vintage ALPINAS)
  • NO RETRO glasses, but a rare old 1980's original
  • demo lenses can be replaced with optical lenses
Alpina FM41
199.00 EUR
Description
  • stylish metal sunglasses by Alpina from the 1980's
  • a rare old fashion accessory (made in W.Germany)
  • gold-plated metal frame with a silver-plated bridge
  • never worn (like all our rare vintage Alpina eyewear)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a 30 years old ORIGINAL!
  • fancy orange gradient lenses (can be worn at night)
Alpina FM69
249.00 EUR
Description
  • rare metal sunglasses by Alpina from the early 90's
  • tangible premium craftsmanship (made in Germany)
  • discreet colorful frame finish (turquoise-blue-red)
  • never worn (like all our rare vintage Alpina eyewear)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a 25 years old ORIGINAL!
  • blue sun lenses could be replaced with prescriptions
Alpina FM80
249.00 EUR
Description
  • extraordinary vintage ALPINA sunglasses from 1987/88
  • tangible, premium craftsmanship (Frame West Germany)
  • elegant frame bridge with an excellent Titanium pattern
  • unworn, one of a kind (like all our vintage Alpina specs)
  • NO RETRO eyewear, but a precious old Alpina ORIGINAL
  • with yellow-gradient sun lenses (could be worn at night)
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Alpina FM81
299.00 EUR
Description
  • classic vintage Alpina XL sunglasses from app. 1987/88
  • tangible, premium craftsmanship (Frame West Germany)
  • elegant frame bridge with an excellent Titanium pattern
  • unworn, one of a kind (like all our vintage Alpina specs)
  • NO RETRO shades, but an old ORIGINAL + Versace case
  • the frame is made for lenses of any kind (optical or sun)
Alpina G80
349.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage model from the 'Genesis Project' by Alpina
  • conspicuous frame design with ornamenting details
  • rare original from the 80's (handmade in W.Germany)
  • top notch quality (24ct gold plated metal appliqué)
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage ALPINA sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO fashion; but a rare old ORIGINAL from '85
Alpina G82
349.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage model from the 'Genesis Project' by Alpina
  • conspicuous frame design with ornamenting details
  • rare original from the 80's (handmade in W.Germany)
  • top notch quality (24ct gold plated metal appliqué)
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage ALPINA sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO fashion, but an unique original from 1985
Alpina G82
349.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage model from the 'Genesis Project' by Alpina
  • conspicuous frame design with ornamenting details
  • rare original from the 80's (handmade in W.Germany)
  • top notch quality (24ct gold plated metal appliqué)
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage ALPINA sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO fashion; original from 1985 + Versace case
Alpina G84
349.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage model from the 'Genesis Project' by Alpina
  • conspicuous frame design with ornamenting details
  • rare original from the 80's (handmade in W.Germany)
  • top notch quality (24ct gold plated metal appliqué)
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage ALPINA sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO fashion; but a rare 30 years old ORIGINAL
Alpina G85
349.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage model from the 'Genesis Project' by Alpina
  • conspicuous frame design with ornamenting details
  • rare original from the 80's (handmade in W.Germany)
  • top notch quality (with silver-plated metal appliqué)
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage ALPINA sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO fashion; but a rare old ORIGINAL from '85
Alpina G86
349.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage model from the 'Genesis Project' by Alpina
  • conspicuous frame design with ornamenting details
  • rare original from the 80's (handmade in W.Germany)
  • top notch quality (with silver-plated metal appliqué)
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage ALPINA sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO fashion; but a rare old ORIGINAL from '85
Alpina M1
399.00 EUR
Description
  • legendary Alpina M1 sunglasses in small size 60°12
  • M1 = the bestseller sunglasses of the 1980's per se
  • top quality (handmade in W.Germany) + Versace case
  • one of the most wanted vintage shades, WORLDWIDE
  • never worn, New Old Stock (NOS), collector's item!
  • brown/gold-plated frame with brown-gradient lenses
  • NO RETRO sunglasses; the old ORIGINAL from 1987!
Alpina M1 Lenses
89.00 EUR
Description
  • replacement lenses for the old 80's Alpina M1 sunglasses
  • new CR39 UV400 plastic lenses (for 100% UV protection)
  • fancy tint = gradient from sky-blue (baby-blue) to pink
  • made by our optician (thus, brand-new and scratch-free)
  • the lenses only fit the old M1 (as displayed in the photo)
  • the box & black M1 sunglasses are NOT part of this offer!
Alpina M1/4
399.00 EUR
Description
  • M1/4 - the modification of the legendary ALPINA M1
  • also handmade; but produced a bit later (1989/1990)
  • rarity in size 63°14 (collector's item) + Versace case
  • new old stock; like all our vintage Alpina sunglasses
  • NO RETRO specs, but a 30 years old design ORIGINAL
  • the frame can be glazed with prescriptions optionally
Alpina M1/7
699.00 EUR
Description
  • legendary ALPINA M1/7 vintage designer sunglasses
  • famous for the ornamental cover with the 18 screws
  • a hybrid between the 80's Alpina classics M1 and M6
  • M1/7 was made from 1988 to 1992 in large size 64-15
  • one of the most wanted vintage models, WORLDWIDE
  • never worn, NOS (like all our rare Alpina sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO; but an old ORIGINAL with Montblanc case
Alpina M1F750
249.00 EUR
Description
  • rare, classic vintage aviator sunglasses by ALPINA
  • tangible premium craftsmanship (made in Germany)
  • frame with distinctive ornamental screws by Alpina
  • never worn (like all our rare vintage Alpina eyewear)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a 25 years old ORIGINAL!
  • the sun lenses could be replaced with prescriptions
Alpina M1F751
249.00 EUR
Description
  • classic vintage aviator eyeglass-frame by ALPINA
  • tangible premium craftsmanship (made in Germany)
  • frame with distinctive ornamental screws by Alpina
  • never worn (like all our rare vintage Alpina eyewear)
  • NO RETRO eyeglasses, but a 25 years old ORIGINAL!
  • clear demo lenses can be replaced with prescriptions
Alpina M1F755
249.00 EUR
Description
  • classic metal eyeglass-frame by Alpina from the 90's
  • timeless design & TOP-quality (made in GERMANY)
  • gold-plated men's frame with a striking blue pattern
  • never worn (like all our rare vintage Alpina eyewear)
  • NO RETRO eyeglasses, but a 25 years old ORIGINAL!
  • clear demo lenses can be replaced with prescriptions
Alpina M1FT
249.00 EUR
Description
  • true vintage 1990's designer eyeglasses by ALPINA
  • handmade aviator style; top-notch craftsmanship
  • pure TITAN and accordingly very pleasant to wear
  • unworn (like all our vintage eyeglasses by Alpina)
  • NO RETRO EYEWEAR, but a unique 90's ORIGINAL
  • demo lenses can be replaced with optical sun lenses
Alpina M57
349.00 EUR
Description
  • futuristic, but old designer shades by Alpina
  • one single shade for a perfect panorama view
  • best 'W.Germany' quality & pleasantly to wear
  • unworn (like all our vintage Alpina sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO glasses; a rare ORIGINAL from 1989
  • orig. model name: Alpina Design "M57" 2225700
Alpina M6
599.00 EUR
Description
  • legendary Alpina M6 vintage designer sunglasses
  • a precious old 80's original in medium size 60-14
  • famous for the 'W.Germany' frame and the screws
  • the Alpina M6's were made between 1987 and 1991
  • one of the most wanted vintage models, worldwide
  • never worn (like all our rare old Alpina sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO shades; but an old handmade RARITY!
Alpina PC202
399.00 EUR
Description
  • 'PC' = the legendary Procar Series by Alpina of the 90's
  • unique & rare, vintage aviator shades, made in Germany
  • best craftsmanship (100% UV); medium size 56°17, 140
  • new old stock (like all our Alpina vintage ProCar shades)
  • NO retro sunglasses, but a 25 years old vintage original
  • frame fits optical lenses, too (comes with a Versace case)
Alpina Talking Glasses
299.00 EUR
Description
  • ultra rare Alpina designer shades from app. 1989
  • model 'Pink Panther' of the Talking Glasses Series
  • 'Pink Panther": 60's movie series / cartoon figure
  • unworn rarity (fancy collector's item, these days)
  • rare, 30 years old ORIGINAL with polarized lenses
  • 12 different models of "Talking Glasses" were made
Alpina Targa Florio 33
249.00 EUR
Description
  • expressive Alpina sports sunglasses from app. 1987
  • named after the famous rallye 'Targa Florio' (Sicily)
  • best materials and top-quality (100% UV protection)
  • never worn (like all our vintage Alpina sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO shades, but a rare old original (size 63°8)
  • sun lenses can be replaced with prescription lenses
Alpina THE SPEARHEAD
199.00 EUR
Description
  • classic vintage sunglasses by Alpina from 1995
  • 1st class wearing comfort due to spring hinges
  • the model name says it all = 'THE SPEARHEAD'
  • unworn (like all our vintage ALPINA sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a vintage 90's original
  • a timeless classic by Alpina (100% UV protection)
Alpina THE SPEARHEAD
199.00 EUR
Description
  • classic vintage sunglasses by Alpina from 1995
  • 1st class wearing comfort due to spring hinges
  • the model name says it all = 'THE SPEARHEAD'
  • unworn (like all our vintage ALPINA sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a vintage 90's original
  • a timeless classic by Alpina (100% UV protection)
Alpina TR3
499.00 EUR
Description
  • legendary Alpina 1980's designer aviator sunglasses
  • TR3 = TR4 wihout the brow bar (like in 'Miami Vice')
  • Original from 1986 (W. Germany); medium size 57-14
  • a design legend in TOP quality, true collector's item
  • never worn (like all our rare vintage Alpina glasses)
  • NO RETRO shades; an old original (collector's item)
Alpina TR7
399.00 EUR
Description
  • rare Alpina 80's sunglasses (made in W.Germany)
  • a true alternative to the regular 'AVIATOR-style'
  • high functionality & best craftsmanship (100% UV)
  • half rimless = lightweight & very pleasant to wear
  • unworn rarity, one of a kind, with orig. Alpina case
  • NO RETRO shades, but an old ORIGINAL from 1988
Alpina TR8
599.00 EUR
Description
  • rare Alpina 80's sunglasses (made in W.Germany)
  • a true alternative to the regular 'AVIATOR-style'
  • high functionality & best craftsmanship (100% UV)
  • half rimless = lightweight & very pleasant to wear
  • unworn rarity, one of a kind, with orig. Alpina case
  • NO RETRO shades, but an old ORIGINAL from 1988
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