Vintage glasses and vintage sunglasses with the sailor knot from the same factory as the St. Moritz sunglasses

The old Zollitsch glasses are a mystery to many glasses lovers. The models LEE, LUV, JAWL and SIGMA of the Maritim series by Zollitsch are especially popular and nobody really knows where they come from.

The Maritim sunglasses are really very special and the bridge with the sailor’s knot make them unmistakably recognisable. The so-called “sailor glasses” are also top quality – but that can be said about almost all glasses that were produced in Germany in the 1980s. There are also no prominent wearers to speak of, through whom we could draw conclusions about Zollitsch Maritim glasses. So where are these rare vintage sunglasses from?

We were very lucky to meet the creator of the old Maritim sunglasses and discovered all about the unexpected and surprisingly simple background to the creation of this collection of glasses.

The right glasses for the sailing yacht

This much can be revealed: the inventor of the Maritim sunglasses was an enthusiastic sailor who wanted to create the right accessory for his boat. Inspired by sailing, the designs were created, which were then manufactured by the German eyewear manufacturer Zollitsch.

However, since there was hardly any customer base for these very special glasses, the quantities remained very small, which explains why vintage Maritim sunglasses are so difficult to find today.

The interesting thing about the “genesis” of Zollitsch Maritim sunglasses was actually the anecdote that the rare St. Moritz sunglasses also come from the same company.

Together with a friend, the “Maritim-Designer” had the idea during a skiing holiday in St. Moritz of designing high-quality luxury sunglasses for wealthy St. Moritz guests. St. Moritz sunglasses were created according to the same principle, which, like the Maritim sunglasses, ended in a financial disaster for both investors.

What remains are mysterious vintage sunglasses, around which many stories have been told. Perhaps for this reason, the vintage St. Moritz sunglasses 401 with the Jupiter symbol as well as the old St. Moritz sunglasses 404 have meanwhile become collector’s sunglasses that are sought after worldwide.

Zollitsch: big adventure

Thanks to the '80s Maritime series, old, classic men's glasses became sought-after vintage sunglasses. Since the so-called sailor glasses were only produced in a very small number at the time, they have remained much sought-after collector's glasses to this day.
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Zollitsch 249 70's Old School Eyeglasses Details
Zollitsch 249
299.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage ZOLLITSCH eyeglasses from the early 1970's
  • true 'OLD SCHOOL GLASSES' in unbelievable quality
  • massive frame, monolithic, impossible to get, today
  • noble, timeless frame pattern: 130 width = S / M size
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage ZOLLITSCH frames)
  • NO RETRO EYEWEAR, but an app. 40 years old rarity!
Zollitsch Cadre 1 West Germany Sunglasses 80's Details
Zollitsch Cadre 1
249.00 EUR
Description
  • old West Germany designer sunglasses from the 80s
  • tangible, high-end quality (naturally at that time)
  • interesting alternative to the ordinary 'aviator style'
  • new orange-gradient lenses (also wearable at night)
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage Zollitsch sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO fashion, but a rare 35 years old ORIGINAL
Zollitsch Cadre 120 Large 80's Aviator Shades Details
Zollitsch Cadre 120
199.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage Zollitsch designer sunglasses from the late 80's
  • distinctive frame for men (outstanding quality, Germany)
  • an interesting alternative to the ordinary 'aviator style'
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage ZOLLITSCH sunglasses)
  • NO retro shades, but a 30 years old original, L size 58/18
  • silver frame with light (fawn) brown gradient sun lenses
Zollitsch Cadre 120 Large Aviator Sunglasses Details
Zollitsch Cadre 120
199.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage Zollitsch designer sunglasses from the late 80's
  • distinctive frame for men (outstanding quality, Germany)
  • an interesting alternative to the ordinary 'aviator style'
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage ZOLLITSCH sunglasses)
  • NO retro shades, but a 30 years old original, L size 58/18
  • silver frame with brown sun lenses (100% UV protection)
Zollitsch Cadre 120 Medium 80's Aviator Shades Details
Zollitsch Cadre 120
199.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage Zollitsch designer sunglasses from the late 80's
  • distinctive frame for men (outstanding quality, Germany)
  • an interesting alternative to the ordinary 'aviator style'
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage ZOLLITSCH sunglasses)
  • NO retro shades, but a 30 years old original, M size 56/18
  • golden frame with dark gray lenses (100% UV protection)
Zollitsch Cadre 120 Medium 80's Aviator Glasses Details
Zollitsch Cadre 120
199.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage Zollitsch designer sunglasses from the late 80's
  • distinctive frame for men (outstanding quality, Germany)
  • an interesting alternative to the ordinary 'aviator style'
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage ZOLLITSCH sunglasses)
  • NO retro shades, but a 30 years old original, M size 56/18
  • golden frame with dark green lenses (100% UV protection)
Zollitsch Cadre 120 Medium 80's Sunglasses Details
Zollitsch Cadre 120
199.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage Zollitsch designer sunglasses from the late 80's
  • distinctive frame for men (outstanding quality, Germany)
  • an interesting alternative to the ordinary 'aviator style'
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage ZOLLITSCH sunglasses)
  • NO retro shades, but a 30 years old original, M size 56/18
  • golden frame with dark brown lenses (100% UV protection)
Zollitsch Cadre 120 Medium 80's Men's Sunglasses Details
Zollitsch Cadre 120
199.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage Zollitsch designer sunglasses from the late 80's
  • distinctive frame for men (outstanding quality, Germany)
  • an interesting alternative to the ordinary 'aviator style'
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage ZOLLITSCH sunglasses)
  • NO retro shades, but a 30 years old original, M size 56/18
  • golden frame with light brown lenses; 100% UV protection
Zollitsch Cadre 120 Medium 80's Vintage Shades Details
Zollitsch Cadre 120
199.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage Zollitsch designer sunglasses from the late 80's
  • distinctive frame for men (outstanding quality, Germany)
  • an interesting alternative to the ordinary 'aviator style'
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage ZOLLITSCH sunglasses)
  • NO retro shades, but a 30 years old original, M size 56/18
  • golden frame with brown-gradient sun lenses (100% UV)
Zollitsch Cadre 8 18k Gold Plated Sunglasses Details
Zollitsch Cadre 8
249.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage Zollitsch designer sunglasses from the 1980's
  • precious, 18kt gold-plated frame; made in W. Germany
  • high-end quality (string hinges) and 'brown-marbled'
  • interesting alternative to the ordinary 'aviator style'
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage Zollitsch sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO fashion, but a rare 30 years old ORIGINAL
Zollitsch Cadre 9 18kt Gold Plated Sunglasses Details
Zollitsch Cadre 9
249.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage Zollitsch designer sunglasses from the 1980's
  • precious, oversized frame for men (18kt gold-plated)
  • tangible, high-end quality (made in WEST Germany)
  • interesting alternative to the ordinary 'aviator style'
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage Zollitsch sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO fashion, but a rare 30 years old ORIGINAL
Zollitsch Marquise Rare Vintage Frame Details
Zollitsch Marquise
299.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage Zollitsch designer sunglasses from the 90's
  • precious, large metal frame for men (140mm width)
  • stylish gold designer piece with small silver rivets
  • slightly brown tinted lenses (also wearable at night)
  • tangible, top-quality (made in GERMANY), 100% UV
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage ZOLLITSCH shades)
  • NO RETRO FASHION, but a 25 years old ORIGINAL !!
Zollitsch Marquise Rare Vintage Sunglasses Details
Zollitsch Marquise
299.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage Zollitsch designer sunglasses from the 90's
  • precious, large metal frame for men (140mm width)
  • stylish silver designer piece with small golden rivets
  • slightly brown tinted lenses (also wearable at night)
  • tangible, top-quality (made in GERMANY), 100% UV
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage ZOLLITSCH shades)
  • NO RETRO FASHION, but a 25 years old ORIGINAL !!
Zollitsch Radiant Industrial Frame Design Details
Zollitsch Radiant
249.00 EUR
Description
  • extraordinary vintage designer shades by Zollitsch
  • geometrical frame construction (industrial design)
  • thus, named 'Radiant' = Radian = angular measure
  • true eye-catcher in top-quality (made in Germany)
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage Zollitsch glasses)
  • NO RETRO shades; a precious 25 years old original!
Zollitsch Radiant Industrial XL Aviator Shades Details
Zollitsch Radiant
249.00 EUR
Description
  • extraordinary vintage designer shades by Zollitsch
  • geometrical frame construction (industrial design)
  • thus, named 'Radiant' = Radian = angular measure
  • true eye-catcher in top-quality (made in Germany)
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage Zollitsch glasses)
  • NO RETRO shades; a precious 25 years old original!
Zollitsch Trapez Geometrical Designer Frame Details
Zollitsch Trapez
249.00 EUR
Description
  • extraordinary vintage designer shades by Zollitsch
  • geometrical frame construction (industrial design)
  • true eye-catcher in top-quality (made in Germany)
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage Zollitsch glasses)
  • NO retro fashion; an authentic 25 years old original
  • frame fits lenses of any kind (optical or sun lenses)
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