Vintage men’s sunglasses and spectacles from the Swiss watch manufacturer

Would you have known that in the 1980s the Swiss watch manufacturer also had spectacle frames and sunglasses produced?
In order to provide the predominantly male clientele with another luxury accessory – to match their watches - Longines came up with the idea of having spectacles and sunglasses manufactured.

The design for the eyewear was created by the company itself and was very much based on its own watches. Of course, the Longines logo, the winged hourglass, could not be missing from the glasses.

However, the traditional Swiss watch manufacturer with the oldest registered watch brand in the world had no experience whatsoever in the production of spectacle frames and sunglasses. But since the quality of the eyewear was to be in no way inferior to that of their own watches, they looked for a cooperation partner with an identical reputation for quality and craftsmanship. A cooperation with the traditional German eyewear manufacturer Metzler was the logical consequence. Accordingly, all old vintage Longines glasses are branded with “Frame by Metzler”.

As Longines had its eyewear and sunglasses produced for a very small and select clientele (these were often only advertised at equestrian events), the vintage Longines models have remained true insider glasses to this day.

There are very few different models; among them are Aviator sunglasses or round glasses, some of which are covered with real leather and all of which were made exclusively for men. We are very happy to be able to offer the vintage Longines insider men’s glasses even today.

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Longines 0150 True Vintage Aviator Shades Details

high-end vintage designer sunglasses by LONGINES
precious frame with spring hinges (1. class comfort)
made in cooperation with Metzler (made in Germany)
unworn, NOS (like all our premium vintage glasses)
NO RETRO SHADES, but a true old 1980's ORIGINAL!
the frame is also made for optical lenses, if needed
size 62-11 (140mm frame width) = rather a large size

Longines 0151 Rare Titanium 80's Sunglasses Details

premium vintage 80's designer shades by Longines
high-class craftsmanship & very masculine design
medium size 58-13 and with leather case by GENTA
'PURE TITANIUM' frame (lightweight & comfortable)
noble frame coloring (gentlemen like); truly vintage
never worn (like all our rare premium vintage specs)
NO retro fashion, but an authentic old 80's Original

Longines 0151 Large 80's Titanium Sunglasses Details

premium vintage 80's designer shades by Longines
high-class craftsmanship & very masculine design
LARGE size 61-13 and with leather case by GENTA
'PURE TITANIUM' frame (lightweight & comfortable)
noble frame coloring (gentlemen like); truly vintage
never worn (like all our rare premium vintage specs)
NO retro fashion, but an authentic old 80's Original

Longines 0152 Rare 80's Titanium Sunglasses Details

premium vintage 80's designer shades by Longines
high-class craftsmanship & very masculine design
medium size 58-13 and with leather case by GENTA
'PURE TITANIUM' frame (lightweight & comfortable)
noble frame coloring (gentlemen like); truly vintage
never worn (like all our rare premium vintage specs)
NO retro fashion, but an authentic old 80's Original

Longines 0153 80's Luxury Men's Frame Details

high-end VINTAGE designer eyeglasses by LONGINES
precious frame with spring hinges (1st class comfort)
made in cooperation with Metzler (made in Germany)
unworn (like all our premium vintage eyeglass-frames)
NO RETRO eyeglasses, but a true old 1980's ORIGINAL!
you can put optical (sun)lenses in the frame optionally

Longines 0153 No Retro Vintage Sunglasses Details

high-end VINTAGE designer sunglasses by LONGINES
precious frame with spring hinges (1st class comfort)
made in cooperation with Metzler (made in Germany)
unworn (like all our premium vintage 80's sunglasses)
NO RETRO SHADES, but a true old 1980's ORIGINAL!
green-gradient CR39 sun lenses (100% UV protection)

Longines 0153 Large Vintage Men's Sunglasses Details

high-end VINTAGE designer sunglasses by LONGINES
precious frame with spring hinges (1st class comfort)
Large size 140mm width: with leather case by GENTA
unworn (like all our premium vintage 80's sunglasses)
NO RETRO SHADES, but a true old 1980's ORIGINAL!
blue-gradient CR39 sun lenses for 100% UV protection

Longines 0154 1980's Aviator Glasses Details

high-end VINTAGE designer eyeglasses by LONGINES
precious frame with spring hinges (Metzler, Germany)
classic aviator design & timeless coloring (gold/gray)
luxury designer glasses for gentlemen; pure lifestyle!
never worn (like all our premium vintage eyeglasses)
NO RETRO EYEWEAR, but a true old 1980's Original!!

Longines 0154 1980's Aviator Eyeglasses Details

high-end VINTAGE designer eyeglasses by LONGINES
precious frame with spring hinges (Metzler, Germany)
classic aviator design & with timeless coloring (gold)
luxury designer glasses for gentlemen; pure lifestyle!
never worn (like all our premium vintage eyeglasses)
NO RETRO EYEWEAR, but a true old 1980's Original!!

Longines 0154 1980's Aviator Sunglasses Details

high-end VINTAGE designer sunglasses by LONGINES
precious frame with spring hinges (Metzler, Germany)
classic aviator design & timeless coloring (gold/gray)
luxury designer shades for gentlemen; pure lifestyle!
never worn (like all our premium vintage sunglasses)
NO RETRO EYEWEAR, but a true old 1980's Original!!

Longines 0154 Large 80's Aviator Sunglasses Details

high-end VINTAGE designer sunglasses by LONGINES
precious frame with spring hinges (Metzler, Germany)
Large size 138mm width: with leather case by GENTA
luxury designer shades for gentlemen; pure lifestyle!
never worn (like all our premium vintage sunglasses)
NO RETRO EYEWEAR, but a true old 1980's Original!!

Longines 0155 80's Designer Frame Details

high-end VINTAGE designer eyeglasses by LONGINES
precious frame with spring hinges (1st class comfort)
made in cooperation with Metzler (made in Germany)
unworn (like all our premium vintage LUXURY frames)
NO retro eyeglasses, but a true old 1980's ORIGINAL!
you can put optical (sun)lenses in the frame optionally

Longines 0155 80's Designer Sunglasses Details

high-end VINTAGE designer sunglasses by LONGINES
precious frame with spring hinges (1st class comfort)
made in cooperation with Metzler (made in Germany)
unworn (like all our premium vintage LUXURY frames)
NO retro sunglasses, but a true old 1980's ORIGINAL!
light green-gradient sun lenses (100% UV protection)

Longines 0161 80's Luxury Sunglasses Details

very noble vintage sunglasses by LONGINES from 1985
high-end 'made in Germany' quality; e.g. spring hinges
temple ends are covered with leather (1. class comfort)
unworn, one of a kind (like all our rare vintage shades)
NO RETRO fashion, but an app. 30 years old ORIGINAL!
just precious, unique and best craftsmanship (100% UV)

Longines 0172 80's Luxury Eyeglasses Details

very noble vintage eyeglasses by LONGINES from 1985
high-end 'made in Germany' quality; gold-plated frame
spring hinges and temple ends are covered with leather
unworn, one of a kind (like all our rare vintage frames)
NO RETRO fashion, but an app. 30 years old ORIGINAL!
just precious, unique, rare and top-notch craftsmanship

Longines 4200 Zeiss Mineral Lenses Details

extraordinary VINTAGE sunglasses by LONGINES
interesting frame pattern in green-black marbled
high-end, non-reflecting mineral lenses by ZEISS
XXL frame (145 width): appropriate for big faces!
never worn (like all our premium vintage shades)
NO RETRO; but an old ORIGINAL from the 1990's

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