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 80's Quality Sunglasses Details

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 80's West Germany Frame Men Details

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 5882 Old 80's Eyeglass-Frame Men Details

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 Old 80's Eyeglass-Frame Men Details

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 5897 West Germany 80's Eye Frame Details

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 80's Quality Aviator Shades Details

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 Rare Old 90's Eyeglasses Men Details

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 Rare Old 90's Eyeglass-Frame Details

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 90's Titanium Eyeglasses Men Details

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 Old Vintage 90's Glasses Men Details

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 Original Vintage Sunglasses Details

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 Old School Sports Shades Details

'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 80's Old School Sports Glasses Details

'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 Sports Sunglasses Old School Details

'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 XXL Vintage Men's Sunglasses Details

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 umbral Quality Lenses Details

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 Umbral Quality lenses Details

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 Umbral Gold Quality Lenses Details

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 80's West Germany Shades Details

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 Mineral Lenses 80s Sunglasses Details

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 Marty McFly Movie Glasses Details

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 Rare Aviator Sunglasses 80's Details

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 80's Umbral Mineral Lenses Details

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 80's Mineral Lenses Details

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 80's Quality Sunglasses Details

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 Old 80's Aviator Sunglasses Details

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 X-Large 80's Men's Sunglasses Details

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 Admiral's Cup Special Edition Details

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 Men's 90's Sunglasses Details

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 90'S Premium Glasses Details

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 90's Premium Sunglasses Details

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 Sport Vintage Sunglasses 80's Details

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 Gentlemen's 80's Shades Details

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 Gentlemen's 80's Sunglasses Details

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 Interchangeable Temples 80's Details

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 80's Top Quality Shades Details

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 80's Competition Series Details

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 Premium Vintage Shades Details

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 90's True Vintage Sunglasses Details

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 Rare Panorama 90's Shades Details

so-called PANORAMA sunglasses by Zeiss from 1990
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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