AO Original Pilot Sunglasses - SkyMaster Glass Lenses

The Original Pilot has been a favorite of U.S. military pilots since 1958 and continues to be AO's most popular style. Engineered to rigid military specifications, it offers uncompromising quality. American Optical has been revolutionizing eyewear manufacturing since 1833, and they are proud to continue that tradition with every AO frame made in the USA.

The Original Pilot features a bayonet temple style with smoke acetate temple tips, offering a sleek and vintage look not readily available on the market. This allows the wearer to easily take the frames on and off without removing a helmet. The lenses offer 100% UVA/UVB protection and are impact-resistant (ANSI Z80.3). The click-in nosepad arms are engineered for stronger soldering and less chance of breakage, and the design incorporates a vintage AO mark of authenticity.

The high-quality PVC nosepads are supplied by the German manufacturer Frey Winkler, and the click-in style allows for easy replacement. Every AO frame is handcrafted in the company's Illinois factory, blending machining and handwork to create the highest quality frames.

AO Eyewear offers a lifetime warranty on all solder points that fail due to manufacturer's defects, as they believe in building products to last. The Original Pilot is available in three sizes (52, 55, or 57 mm) and four frame colors (Gold, Silver, Matte Silver, and Black), with the option of bayonet or standard temple styles.

Customers can choose between SkyMaster Glass Lenses for superior clarity or lightweight AOLite Nylon Lenses for increased comfort. Polarized lenses are also available as an optional upgrade.

AO Eyewear has a rich history, with the Original Pilot being the first pair of sunglasses worn on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission. The company's sunwear has also been immortalized in Hollywood history and worn by U.S. presidents.

The Original Pilot is available in the following configurations: - Original Pilot - Glass Lenses - Bayonet Temple - Polarized - Original Pilot - Bayonet Temple - Nylon Lenses - Polarized - Original Pilot - Bayonet Temple - Glass Lenses - Non-Polarized - Saratoga (52mm or 54mm, Acetate frame, AOLite Nylon lenses)

Customers have provided positive reviews, with the Original Pilot receiving an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 116 reviews, the Bayonet Temple Nylon Lenses Polarized version receiving 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 51 reviews, and the Bayonet Temple Glass Lenses Non-Polarized version receiving 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 84 reviews.

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