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.

Longines: vintage men's glasses

The vintage Longines eyewear collection is characterised by masculine shapes. Whether large aviator sunglasses, small panto glasses or rimless frames with a sun clip, all '80s and '90s Longines models were originally designed as men's glasses.
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19 glasses
Longines 0150 True Vintage Aviator Shades Details
Longines 0150
199.00 EUR
Description
  • 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 0153 80's Luxury Men's Frame Details
Longines 0153
169.00 EUR
Description
  • 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
Longines 0153
199.00 EUR
Description
  • 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 0154 1980's Aviator Glasses Details
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Longines 0154
169.00 EUR
Description
  • 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
Longines 0154
169.00 EUR
Description
  • 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
Longines 0154
199.00 EUR
Description
  • 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
Longines 0154
229.00 EUR
Description
  • 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 Sunglasses Details
Longines 0155
199.00 EUR
Description
  • 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 4238 90's Rimless Glasses Pure Titan Details
Longines 4238
169.00 EUR
Description
  • rimless 1990's eyeglases; Pure Titan men's glasses
  • full frame shows with many small quality features
  • Longines logo, the winged hourglass, on the temples
  • a timeless OLD ORIGINAL in titan/gold and tortoise
  • never worn (like all our 90's rimless eyeglass-frames)
  • the DEMO lenses can be replaced with prescriptions
Longines 4238 Rimless 90's Eyeglasses Men Details
Longines 4238
169.00 EUR
Description
  • rimless 1990's eyeglases; Pure Titan men's glasses
  • full frame shows with many small quality features
  • Longines logo, the winged hourglass, on the temples
  • a timeless OLD ORIGINAL in titan/gold & dark gray
  • never worn (like all our 90's rimless eyeglass-frames)
  • the DEMO lenses can be replaced with prescriptions
Longines 4268 90's Panto Glasses Pure Titan Details
Longines 4268
169.00 EUR
Description
  • Longines Panto Eyeglasses, mod. 4268, size 44/24, 140
  • very noble vintage glasses of the 1990's, Pure Titanium
  • high-end 'made in JAPAN' quality; UNISEX eyeglasses!
  • lightweight & with spring hinges (top wearing comfort)
  • unworn, one of a kind (like all our rare vintage frames)
  • NO RETRO fashion, but an app. 25 years old ORIGINAL!
Longines 4363 Oval Sunglasses 90's Round Details
Longines 4363
169.00 EUR
Description
  • round oval Longines sunglasses from the late 1990's
  • quality frame (half rim) with small design features
  • Longines logo, the winged hourglass, on the temples
  • a timeless old ORIGINAL in cooperation with Metzler
  • never worn (like all our oval round 90's sunglasses)
  • sun lenses (100% UV) could be replaced with opticals
Longines 4363 Round Oval Sunglasses 90's Details
Longines 4363
169.00 EUR
Description
  • round oval Longines sunglasses from the late 1990's
  • quality frame (half rim) with small design features
  • Longines logo, the winged hourglass, on the temples
  • a timeless old ORIGINAL in cooperation with Metzler
  • never worn (like all our oval round 90's sunglasses)
  • sun lenses (100% UV) could be replaced with opticals
Longines 4363 Pink Sunglasses Oval Round Details
Longines 4363
169.00 EUR
Description
  • round oval Longines sunglasses from the late 1990's
  • quality frame (half rim) with small design features
  • Longines logo, the winged hourglass, on the temples
  • a timeless old ORIGINAL in cooperation with Metzler
  • never worn (like all our oval round 90's sunglasses)
  • sun lenses (100% UV) could be replaced with opticals
Longines 4363 90's Sunglasses Round Oval Details
Longines 4363
169.00 EUR
Description
  • round oval Longines sunglasses from the late 1990's
  • quality frame (half rim) with small design features
  • Longines logo, the winged hourglass, on the temples
  • a timeless old ORIGINAL in cooperation with Metzler
  • never worn (like all our oval round 90's sunglasses)
  • sun lenses (100% UV) could be replaced with opticals
Longines 4367 Rimless Specs Polarized Clip Details
Longines 4367
169.00 EUR
Description
  • 90's Longines model 4367 color 330, size 50-21, 135
  • allergy-free, rimless 90's eyeglass-frame by Longines
  • Clip-On with green polarized lenses; 100% UV protect.
  • never worn (like all our 90's rimless eyeglass-frames)
  • the frame can be glazed with optical lenses of any kind
  • reduced to 169 Euro due to a TINY scratch on the clip!
Longines 4367 Polarized Glasses Rimless 90s Details
Longines 4367
199.00 EUR
Description
  • 90's Longines model 4367 color 130, size 50-21, 135
  • allergy-free, rimless 90's eyeglass-frame by Longines
  • Clip-On with green polarized lenses; 100% UV protect.
  • Longines logo, the winged hourglass, on the temples
  • never worn (like all our 90's rimless eyeglass-frames)
  • the frame can be glazed with optical lenses of any kind
Longines 4378 Polarized Rimless Eyeglasses Details
Longines 4378
199.00 EUR
Description
  • 90's Longines model 4378 color 120, size 49-21, 140
  • allergy-free, rimless 90's eyeglass-frame by Longines
  • Clip-On with brown polarized lenses; 100% UV protect.
  • Longines logo, the winged hourglass, on the temples
  • never worn (like all our 90's rimless eyeglass-frames)
  • the DEMO lenses should be replaced with prescriptions
Longines 4555 90's Men's Glasses Pure Titan Details
Longines 4555
199.00 EUR
Description
  • Longines Men's Eyeglasses, mod. 4555, size 58/18, 140
  • very noble vintage glasses of the 1990's, Pure Titanium
  • high-end 'made in JAPAN' quality; GOLD-PLATED frame
  • lightweight & with spring hinges (top wearing comfort)
  • unworn, one of a kind (like all our rare vintage frames)
  • NO RETRO fashion, but an app. 25 years old ORIGINAL!
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