The Times model marks the revival of an iconic mid-1950s design, carefully reinterpreted from American Optical’s historical archives. Often imitated but never matched, this classic regains its full authenticity today thanks to the meticulous work of AO’s designers and craftsmen. While preserving the vintage charm of the original frame, Times features modern updates: enhanced comfort, optimized ergonomics, and improved visual performance. A boldly retro frame, designed to transcend time with elegance. Color : Black Crystal, Chestnut Sand, Gray Crystal, Tortoise ou Black Sold with a case and microfiber cloth. Handcrafted in the USA Buying from The All American Shades guarantees that you are purchasing products stocked in France, which will not be subject to customs duties or additional VAT for all orders shipped to a country within the European Union. AOLite Nylon – True Color Gray .AOLite™ lenses are extremely lightweight and impact-resistant. Their chromatically tuned True-Color™ Gray tint reduces eye strain in high-brightness conditions. 100% UVA/UVB protection Anti-reflective backside coating Oleophobic smudge-resistant coating Impact-resistant (compliant with ANSI Z80.3) Scratch-resistant hardcoat Lightweight for optimal comfort AOLite Nylon – SunVogue Gray Gradient lenses provide enhanced comfort under intense overhead sunlight. The tint gradually fades to reduce eye strain. The SunVogue™ gradient gray tint helps minimize visual fatigue in bright light conditions. 100% UVA/UVB protection Anti-reflective backside coating Oleophobic smudge-resistant coating Impact-resistant (compliant with ANSI Z80.3) Scratch-resistant hardcoat Lightweight for optimal comfort AOLite Nylon – Calobar Green AOLite™ lenses are extremely lightweight and impact-resistant. Their chromatically tuned Calobar™ Green tint provides true color perception for natural vision. 100% UVA/UVB protection Anti-reflective backside coating Oleophobic smudge-resistant coating Impact-resistant (compliant with ANSI Z80.3) Scratch-resistant hardcoat Lightweight for optimal comfort
