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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 9323 80's Quality XL Sunglasses Details
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Carl Zeiss Mineral Lenses
Zeiss 9323

399.00 EUR
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  • 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)
  • an old CARL ZEISS ORIGINAL from 1981 in size 62-16
Zeiss 9918 XLarge 80's Sports Glasses Details
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West Germany Shades 1981
Zeiss 9918

399.00 EUR
Description
  • old ZEISS Competition sunglasses from 1981
  • legendary classic shape, X-LARGE size 66-16
  • with ZEISS CLARLET lenses and sport temples
  • made to last (genuine West Germany quality)
  • unworn; like all our rare vintage ZEISS shades
  • NO RETRO; but an old original from the 1980's
  • gold-plated frame can be glazed with any lenses
Zeiss 9918 West Germany Shades 1981 Details
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Old School 80's Sports Glasses
Zeiss 9918

399.00 EUR
Description
  • old ZEISS Competition sunglasses from 1981
  • legendary classic shape, MEDIUM size 60-16
  • with ZEISS CLARLET lenses and sport temples
  • made to last (genuine West Germany quality)
  • unworn; like all our rare vintage ZEISS shades
  • NO RETRO; but an old original from the 1980's
  • the metal frame can be glazed with any lenses
Zeiss 9918 Competition Series From 1981 Details
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80's West Germany Old School
Zeiss 9918

399.00 EUR
Description
  • old ZEISS Competition sunglasses from 1981
  • legendary classic shape, MEDIUM size 60-16
  • with ZEISS CLARLET lenses and sport temples
  • made to last (genuine West Germany quality)
  • unworn; like all our rare vintage ZEISS shades
  • NO RETRO; but an old original from the 1980's
  • gold-plated frame can be glazed with any lenses
Zeiss 9937 Rare Panorama 80's Shades Details
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High-End Carl Zeiss Lens
Zeiss 9937

399.00 EUR
Description
  • rare old PANORAMA sunglasses by ZEISS for men
  • 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)
  • gold-plated original from the late 80's / early 90's

Zeiss: Quality Eyewear of the 80s “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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