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Zeiss: Pure Quality Glasses from Germany

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 421 Changeable Lenses 1970's Details

70's Umbramatic West Germany
Zeiss 421

399.00 EUR
Description
  • old 1970's Zeiss vintage sunglasses, monolithic shades
  • highest manufacturing standard from Zeiss, W.Germany
  • ingenious UMBRAMATIC lenses (for 100% UV protection)
  • the lenses are darker in the sun and lighter in the shade
  • unworn rarity, approx. 50 years old (belongs in a museum)
  • top-notch quality, size 56/16, can also be optically glazed
Zeiss 9291 West Germany Frame 1981 Details

80's Carl Zeiss Mineral Lens
Zeiss 9291

399.00 EUR
Description
  • monolithic vintage sunglasses by Zeiss from the 1980's
  • finest materials & craftsmanship, made in W.Germany
  • incredible top-quality .. built to last .. U must feel it!
  • LARGE frame (61/15) with mineral sun lenses, 100% UV
  • NEVER worn (like all our vintage shades from the 80's)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a massive old Zeiss original
Zeiss 9323 80's Quality XL Sunglasses Details

Carl Zeiss Mineral Lenses
Zeiss 9323

399.00 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)
  • an old CARL ZEISS ORIGINAL from 1981 in size 62-16
Zeiss 9337 Marty McFly Movie Sunglasses Details

Back To The Future Sunglasses
Zeiss 9337

1,199.00 EUR
Description
  • ultra-rare ZEISS sunglasses model 9337 from 1983
  • the 'Back to the Future' movie sunglasses from 1985
  • then worn by famous Michael J Fox aka 'Marty McFly'
  • custom made with expensive Ratti mineral sun lenses
  • lenses are brown mirrored; like in the famous movie
  • unworn collector's item (untouched condition) + case
  • a piece of cinema history and a "MUST HAVE" for fans
Zeiss 9387 Admiral's Cup Special Edition Details

Old 80's Sailor Sunglasses
Zeiss 9387

399.00 EUR
Description
  • extraordinary 80's sunglasses by Zeiss, W.Germany
  • Admiral's Cup Edition (blue/white) in X-LARGE size
  • world famous Zeiss WEST GERMANY premium quality
  • original ZEISS sun lenses (for 100% UV protection)
  • new old stock, unworn model in size 60/16 (rarity)
  • NO RETRO fashion; an old ZEISS original from 1982
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Zeiss 9918 XLarge 80's Sports Glasses Details

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

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

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: 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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