Original Pilot Mat Silver AO Skymaster - American Optical Sunglasses
The Original Pilot has been the favorite sunglasses of American pilots for over 60 years!
In 1958, American Optical developed, at the request of the US Air Force, the Flight Goggle 58 (HGU-4/P), known today as the Original Pilot. It replaced the Aviator G2, which was then issued to American pilots during World War II.
They meet a specification established by the US Air Force: an extremely sturdy steel frame with straight, comfortable temples — ideal for helmet wearers and designed to prevent ear injuries in the event of a crash — a 20 mm nose bridge to accommodate the use of a gas mask, and mineral lenses using True Color Grey technology that does not alter natural colors, thereby facilitating target and object acquisition.
Discover the history of American Optical, inventor of the pilot's sunglasses, by clicking here
On July 20, 1969, they became the first sunglasses on the Moon: this iconic model was worn by the crew of Apollo 11 and has been the favorite sunglasses of astronauts ever since.
A timeless, elegant unisex design: try them once and you'll never look back! 100% Made in USA
These sunglasses are the ones produced in the USA by American Optical — not the Chinese copies widely available online.
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- Size (lens-bridge-temple): 55-20-140 mm
- Frame color: Matte Silver
- Temple type: Straight (Bayonet) with smoked sleeve
- Lens type: Mineral Green – True Tone Green Technology
- 100% UVA and UVB protection (Category 3)
- Anti-reflective treatment on inner surface
- Oleophobic anti-smudge coating
- Impact-resistant
- Scratch-resistant
- Color-distortion-free vision for greater clarity
- Product compliant with European CE standards
- Sold with case and microfiber cloth
- Unisex design suitable for both men and women
AO Skymaster™ mineral glass lenses offer clarity closest to your natural vision and superior scratch resistance.
Originally developed for pilots, Skymaster™ lenses are American Optical's premium lenses for distortion-free vision.
True Tone Green technology delivers true color perception for natural vision. True Tone Green mineral lenses will optimize your vision.
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