Zeiss: Quality Eyewear “Made in W.Germany” from classic to aviator shape

In the optician industry of the 80s, “Zeiss West Germany” enhanced the “Made in W.Germany” seal of approval.

The old Zeiss sunglasses - especially the Zeiss sunglass lenses - are of such outstanding quality that even other eyewear manufacturers wanted to cooperate with Zeiss to have their own collections glazed.

Zeiss Umbral mineral eyewear is extremely scratch-resistant and partially anti-reflective. And, when exposed to sunlight, the Umbramatic lenses from Zeiss even darken automatically.

As the traditional German company concentrated on solid workmanship, design and marketing were always subordinate to quality and functionality. Therefore, it is not surprising that Zeiss glasses and sunglasses remained an optician product.

The brand was, however, lacking celebrity endorsement to make the collection well known outside of specialist shops.

Old Zeiss Eyewear Becomes a Cult Accessory

But then Zeiss men's sunglasses appeared in a movie classic and became the most sought-after eyewear by Zeiss.

Michael J. Fox (aka Marty McFly) wore black Zeiss sunglasses with silver mirrored lenses in the 1985 movie ‘Back to the Future’. Although the back of the vintage sunglasses (with the model’s name) can even be seen in the movie, it is not clear whether it is the Zeiss 9337 or the Zeiss 9236 model, as both models look alike.

In their original condition, both models - the Zeiss 9337 sunglasses as well as the Zeiss 9236 glasses - are imprinted with “Zeiss West Germany” on the left lens.

Since then, fans of retro and vintage have long recognized the value of Zeiss eyewear. Together with the discreet retro look, the unsurpassed quality makes these originals highly sought after.

Zeiss is still one of the most renowned companies in optics, but specializes in lens technology and precision optical devices.

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Zeiss glasses are the pick of the bunch with regard to quality optics. Whoever has once worn Zeiss sunglasses will easily admit that comparable quality is hard to find.
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Zeiss 5871
249.00 EUR
Description
  • very sturdy vintage sunglasses by Zeiss from app. 1981
  • outstanding craftsmanship - made in WEST GERMANY
  • monolithic design .. built to last .. You must feel this!
  • high-end mineral lenses (scratch-resistant & 100% UV)
  • anti-slip nose pads and tips for a top wearing comfort
  • unworn (like all our premium Zeiss vintage sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO shades, but a genuine 35 years old original!
Zeiss 5871
199.00 EUR
Description
  • very sturdy vintage eyeglasses by Zeiss from app. 1981
  • outstanding craftsmanship - made in WEST GERMANY
  • monolithic design .. built to last .. You must feel this!
  • anti-slip nose pads and tips for a top wearing comfort
  • unworn (like all our premium Zeiss vintage eyeglasses)
  • NO RETRO frame, but a genuine 35 years old Original!
Zeiss 5881
249.00 EUR
Description
  • sturdy vintage eyeglass-frame by ZEISS from 1986
  • outstanding 'MADE IN W. GERMANY' craftsmanship
  • monolithic design (built to last) You must feel this!
  • unworn (like all our high-end Zeiss vintage eyewear)
  • NO RETRO specs, but a genuine 30 years old original
  • plastic sun lenses can be replaced with prescriptions
Zeiss 5882
199.00 EUR
Description
  • sturdy vintage eyeglass-frame by ZEISS from 1986
  • outstanding 'MADE IN W. GERMANY' craftsmanship
  • monolithic design (built to last) You must feel this!
  • unworn (like all our high-end Zeiss vintage eyewear)
  • NO RETRO specs, but a genuine 30 years old original
  • frame is made for optical lenses or tinted sun lenses
Zeiss 5886
199.00 EUR
Description
  • sturdy vintage eyeglass-frame by ZEISS from 1986
  • outstanding 'MADE IN W. GERMANY' craftsmanship
  • monolithic design (built to last) You must feel this!
  • unworn (like all our high-end Zeiss vintage eyewear)
  • NO RETRO specs, but a genuine 30 years old original
  • frame is made for optical lenses or tinted sun lenses
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Zeiss 5897
199.00 EUR
Description
  • very sturdy vintage eyeglasses by Zeiss from app. 1981
  • outstanding craftsmanship - made in WEST GERMANY
  • monolithic design .. built to last .. You must feel this!
  • an extraordinary frame design with a bicolored finish
  • unworn (like all our premium ZEISS vintage eyewear)
  • NO RETRO frame, but a genuine 35 years old original!
Zeiss 5906
299.00 EUR
Description
  • old ZEISS West Germany 1980's vintage sunglasses
  • top-notch 80's craftsmanship - You must feel this!
  • new brown-gradient CR39 UVA/B400 plastic lenses
  • classic masculine frame design: gold-black finish
  • never worn (like all our vintage ZEISS sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO fashion, but a rare 35 years old original
Zeiss 5922
199.00 EUR
Description
  • sturdy vintage eyeglass-frame by Zeiss from app. 1990
  • outstanding craftsmanship - frame 'made in Germany'
  • monolithic design & flexible spring hinges: top comfort
  • unworn (like all our high-end Zeiss vintage eyeglasses)
  • NO retro glasses, but a genuine 28 years old ORIGINAL
  • the frame is made for optical lenses / tinted sun lenses
Zeiss 5923
199.00 EUR
Description
  • sturdy vintage eyeglass-frame by Zeiss from app. 1990
  • outstanding craftsmanship - frame 'made in Germany'
  • monolithic design .. built to last .. You must feel this!
  • unworn (like all our high-end Zeiss vintage eyeglasses)
  • NO RETRO glasses, but a genuine 30 years old original
  • frame is made for optical lenses or tinted sun lenses
Zeiss 5967
199.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage Zeiss titanium eyeglass-frame from app. 1990
  • outstanding craftsmanship - frame 'made in Germany'
  • very elegant combination of materials, colors & forms
  • unworn (like all our high-end Zeiss vintage eyeglasses)
  • NO retro glasses, but a genuine 28 years old ORIGINAL
  • the frame is made for optical lenses / tinted sun lenses
Zeiss 5988
199.00 EUR
Description
  • sturdy vintage eyeglass-frame by Zeiss from app. 1990
  • outstanding craftsmanship - frame 'made in Germany'
  • timeless, monolithic design in a SMALL size (122mm)
  • unworn (like all our high-end Zeiss vintage eyeglasses)
  • NO retro glasses, but a genuine 28 years old ORIGINAL
  • the frame is made for optical lenses / tinted sun lenses
Zeiss 5994
199.00 EUR
Description
  • sturdy vintage sunglasses by ZEISS (made in Germany)
  • world-famous for outstanding craftsmanship & materials
  • spring hinges for perfect fitting properties (top quality)
  • noble frame finish in silver and gray ('gentleman style')
  • never worn (like all our rare vintage sunglasses by Zeiss)
  • NO RETRO eyewear, but an app. 30 years old ORIGINAL!
Zeiss 7037
199.00 EUR
Description
  • 'old school' 1980's sunglasses by Zeiss, W.Germany
  • made by the traditional german brand (top quality)
  • flexible sports temples for best fitting performance
  • headstrong frame design & coloring (Check the pics!)
  • new old stock (like all our vintage Zeiss 80's shades)
  • NO RETRO frame, but a rare old original from 1982!
Zeiss 7037
169.00 EUR
Description
  • 'old school' 1980's eyeglasses by Zeiss, W.Germany
  • made by the traditional german brand (top quality)
  • flexible sports temples for best fitting performance
  • headstrong frame design & coloring (Check the pics!)
  • new old stock (like all our vintage ZEISS 80's specs)
  • NO RETRO frame, but a rare old original from 1982!
Zeiss 7037
199.00 EUR
Description
  • 'old school' 1980's sunglasses by Zeiss, W.Germany
  • made by the traditional german brand (top quality)
  • flexible sports temples for best fitting performance
  • headstrong frame design & coloring (SMALL SIZE!)
  • new old stock (like all our vintage Zeiss 80's shades)
  • NO RETRO frame, but a rare old original from 1982!
Zeiss 9075
249.00 EUR
Description
  • original Carl ZEISS sunglasses from the early 1980's
  • stalwart and durable frame; made in WEST GERMANY
  • timeless coloring & design with new plastic sun lenses
  • but in XX-LARGE size: the metal frame is 152mm wide
  • never worn (like all our vintage Carl Zeiss sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a rare old XXL ORIGINAL!
Zeiss 9288
349.00 EUR
Description
  • old ZEISS West Germany 1980's vintage sunglasses
  • top-notch 80's craftsmanship - You must feel this!
  • ZEISS Umbral mineral lenses for 100% UV protection
  • these lenses are at the top of the eyewear sector!
  • never worn (like all our vintage Zeiss sunglasses)
  • NO retro fashion, but a rare 35 years old original!
Zeiss 9289
349.00 EUR
Description
  • outstanding Zeiss vintage sunglassses from the 80's
  • a real alternative to the ordinary 'aviator design'
  • 1st class quality, made by the famous german brand
  • high-end Zeiss mineral lenses (nonreflecting / coated)
  • finest materials & craftsmanship (You must feel this!)
  • new old stock (like all our vintage eyewear by ZEISS)
  • NO retro shades, but a precious old original from 1985
Zeiss 9292
349.00 EUR
Description
  • outstanding Zeiss vintage sunglassses from the 80's
  • a real alternative to the ordinary 'aviator design'
  • 1st class quality, made by the famous german brand
  • high-end Zeiss mineral lenses (nonreflecting / coated)
  • finest materials & craftsmanship (You must feel this!)
  • new old stock (like all our vintage eyewear by ZEISS)
  • NO retro shades, but a precious old original from 1985
Zeiss 9302
249.00 EUR
Description
  • massive men's sunglasses by Zeiss from the early 80's
  • with high-end Zeiss Umbral mineral lenses (100% UV)
  • glare-free and high-contrast vision with color fidelity
  • unbelievable quality (You must feel this !) - monolithic
  • NEVER worn (like all our vintage shades from the 80's)
  • NO RETRO fashion, but an old WEST GERMANY original
Zeiss 9311
249.00 EUR
Description
  • very sturdy vintage sunglasses by Zeiss from app. 1981
  • outstanding craftsmanship - made in WEST GERMANY
  • monolithic design .. built to last .. You must feel this!
  • high-end mineral lenses (scratch-resistant & 100% UV)
  • silver finished metal frame with a subtle purple sheen
  • unworn (like all our premium Zeiss vintage sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO shades, but a genuine 35 years old original!
Zeiss 9337
299.00 EUR
Description
  • original vintage Zeiss sunglasses, mod. 9337 from 1983
  • worn by famous actor Michael J.Fox (alias Marty McFly)
  • in the legendary movie 'Back to the Future' from 1985
  • Marty McFly wore the model with silver mirrored lenses
  • we can offer customized mirrored lenses upon request
  • unworn collector's item and a piece of cinema history!
Zeiss 9357
249.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage Zeiss sunglasses from the early 1980's
  • interesting aviator design (something different)
  • noble frame coloring with gold, blue and white
  • world famous ZEISS mineral lenses (high-end!)
  • unworn (like all our VINTAGE Zeiss sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO shades, but a rare old 80's Original!
Zeiss 9369
249.00 EUR
Description
  • timeless, classic Zeiss vintage sunglasses of the 1980's
  • highest manufacturing standard from Zeiss, W.Germany
  • premium UMBRAL mineral lenses (100% UV protection)
  • lenses = anti reflection coated (for a glare-free vision)
  • unworn rarity (like all our old Zeiss W.Germany eyewear)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but an app. 30 years old ORIGINAL
Zeiss 9369
249.00 EUR
Description
  • timeless, classic Zeiss vintage sunglasses of the 1980's
  • highest manufacturing standard from Zeiss, W.Germany
  • premium UMBRAL mineral lenses (100% UV protection)
  • lenses = anti reflection coated (for a glare-free vision)
  • unworn rarity (like all our old Zeiss W.Germany eyewear)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but an app. 30 years old ORIGINAL
Zeiss 9371
249.00 EUR
Description
  • old authentic ZEISS sunglasses from 'WEST GERMANY'
  • premium mineral lenses (UV protection & color fidelity)
  • truly 'OLD SCHOOL' or 'VINTAGE'; pure eyewear history!
  • highest manufacturing standard (You must feel this!)
  • unworn NOS (like all our rare vintage Zeiss sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO reproduction, but an old original from 1981
Zeiss 9371
249.00 EUR
Description
  • old authentic ZEISS sunglasses from 'WEST GERMANY'
  • truly 'OLD SCHOOL' or 'VINTAGE'; pure eyewear history
  • very interesting frame finish in "dark-brown metallic"
  • unworn NOS (like all our rare vintage Zeiss sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO reproduction, but an old original from 1981
  • plastic sun lenses could be replaced with prescriptions
Zeiss 9387
299.00 EUR
Description
  • extraordinary 80's sunglasses by Zeiss, W.Germany
  • elegant frame construction in X-LARGE SIZE 60-16
  • world famous Zeiss WEST GERMANY premium quality
  • original ZEISS sun lenses (for 100% UV protection)
  • new old stock (like all our vintage Zeiss sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO fashion, but a 30 years old ZEISS original!
Zeiss 9387
349.00 EUR
Description
  • extraordinary 80's sunglasses by Zeiss, W.Germany
  • Admiral's Cup Edition (white/blue) in X-LARGE size
  • world famous Zeiss WEST GERMANY premium quality
  • original ZEISS sun lenses (for 100% UV protection)
  • new old stock (like all our vintage Zeiss sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO fashion, but a 30 years old ZEISS original!
Zeiss 9399
249.00 EUR
Description
  • 90's vintage 'gentleman' sunglasses by ZEISS, Germany
  • world-famous for outstanding quality and functionality
  • high-end Zeiss lenses for 100% UV protection; naturally
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage ZEISS 90's sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO, but an original one from the good old times
  • the frame can be glazed with optical lenses, if needed
Zeiss 9401
249.00 EUR
Description
  • old vintage 'quality sunglasses' by Zeiss, Germany
  • high-end Carl Zeiss lenses (nonreflecting / coated)
  • glare-free, high-contrast vision with color fidelity
  • these lenses are at the top of the sunglass' sector
  • a true alternative to the ordinary 'aviator design'
  • never worn (like all our vintage eyewear by ZEISS)
  • NO retro shades, but an app. 25 years old ORIGINAL
Zeiss 9426
249.00 EUR
Description
  • old vintage 'quality sunglasses' by Zeiss, Germany
  • high-end Carl Zeiss lenses (nonreflecting / coated)
  • glare-free, high-contrast vision with color fidelity
  • these lenses are at the top of the sunglass' sector
  • a true alternative to the ordinary 'aviator design'
  • never worn (like all our vintage eyewear by ZEISS)
  • NO retro shades, but an app. 25 years old ORIGINAL
Zeiss 9911
299.00 EUR
Description
  • legendary classic sunglasses by ZEISS, MEDIUM size
  • perfect gentlemen´s shades, highest wearing-comfort
  • brown CR39 lenses (for 100% UV) and sports temples
  • never worn; like all our rare vintage eyewear by Zeiss
  • NO RETRO shades; but an old original from the 1980's
  • ZEISS COMPETITION series: size 60-16 + original case
Zeiss 9925
349.00 EUR
Description
  • original 80's men's sunglasses by Zeiss, West Germany
  • this rare vintage model combines all quality features
  • coated and non-reflecting lenses & adjustable temples
  • a "must have" for all lovers of quality (U must feel it!)
  • never worn (like all our vintage Zeiss 1980's eyewear)
  • components and craftsmanship at its best (Carl Zeiss)
  • NO RETRO SHADES, but TRUE VINTAGE 80's sunglasses
Zeiss 9925
349.00 EUR
Description
  • original 80's men's sunglasses by Zeiss, West Germany
  • this rare vintage model combines all quality features
  • coated and non-reflecting lenses & adjustable temples
  • a "must have" for all lovers of quality (U must feel it!)
  • never worn (like all our vintage Zeiss 1980's eyewear)
  • components and craftsmanship at its best (Carl Zeiss)
  • NO RETRO SHADES, but TRUE VINTAGE 80's sunglasses
Zeiss 9926
249.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage sunglasses by Carl Zeiss (made in W.Germany)
  • all-time quality 80's frame with great functionality
  • interchangeable types of temples & adjustable length
  • Zeiss COMEPTITION series with flexible spring hinges
  • never worn (like all our rare vintage Zeiss sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a true 30 years old rarity!
Zeiss 9927
299.00 EUR
Description
  • original 80's men's sunglasses by Zeiss, West Germany
  • this rare vintage model combines all quality features
  • coated and non-reflecting lenses & adjustable temples
  • a "must have" for all lovers of quality (U must feel it!)
  • never worn (like all our vintage Zeiss 1980's eyewear)
  • components and craftsmanship at its best (Carl Zeiss)
  • NO RETRO SHADES, but TRUE VINTAGE 80's sunglasses
Zeiss 9929
299.00 EUR
Description
  • elaborate vintage sunglases by famous Zeiss, Germany
  • solid metal frame with costly engravings and details
  • flexible spring hinges for a 1st class wearing comfort
  • with interchangeable temples for an individual fitting
  • a masterpiece of the legendary COMPETITION series
  • never worn (like all our vintage Zeiss 80's sunglasses)
  • components and craftsmanship at its best (Carl Zeiss)
Zeiss 9931
349.00 EUR
Description
  • old vintage 'premium sunglasses' by ZEISS, Germany
  • this rare 90's model combines all quality features
  • CARL ZEISS mineral lenses (nonreflecting / coated)
  • stable metal frame with costly engraving; high-class
  • flexible spring hinges for a perfect wearing comfort
  • never worn (like all our vintage eyewear by ZEISS)
  • NO RETRO shades, but an app. 25 years old Original
Zeiss 9934
349.00 EUR
Description
  • high-end ZEISS Germany 1990's vintage sunglasses
  • non-reflecting sun lenses for 100% UV protection
  • top-notch 90's craftsmanship - You must feel this!
  • flexible spring hinges for 1. class fitting properties
  • never worn (like all our vintage ZEISS sunglasses)
  • NO retro fashion, but a rare 25 years old original!
Zeiss 9937
299.00 EUR
Description
  • so-called PANORAMA sunglasses by Zeiss from '90
  • only one big single sun lens for a panorama view
  • designed as sports shades; but a cult-object today
  • spring hinges and saddle bridge (1. class comfort)
  • world famous Zeiss top-quality with costly details
  • never worn (like all our vintage ZEISS sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO SHADES, but a genuine vintage Original
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