🕶️ Overview
Up for sale is an authentic pair of 1990s Vintage Bausch & Lomb Ray-Ban Teardrop Aviator Sunglasses. Featuring the classic Arista Gold electroplated frame paired with iconic G-15 neutral green glass lenses, this is the definitive model L0205 made in the USA before production shifted to Luxottica.
📐 Dimensions & Specifications
Brand: Bausch & Lomb (B&L) Ray-Ban
Model: L0205
Frame Style: Teardrop Aviator / Classic Metal
Lens Size: 58mm (Medium / Standard Large)
Bridge Width: 14mm
Temple Length: ~135mm
Frame Color: Arista Gold (Electroplated)
Lens Color: G-15 Classic Neutral Green Glass
Lens Etchings: Etched with "BL" near the hinges (and scripted Ray-Ban logo on right lens)
🔍 Condition Report
Overall: Good vintage condition. Very solid, wearable pair.
Lenses: Very good for their age, with only light, minimal hairline surface marks that do not compromise vision.
Frames: Good condition with honest signs of age—some micro-pitting and surface patina on the metal finish typical of vintage B&L frames.
Structure: Excellent integrity. The frames are tight and solid with strong, smooth hinges.
Hardware: Original nose pads and clear temple tips are in clean, good condition with minimal yellowing.
Included: Comes with the original B&L Ray-Ban leatherette hard case and a replacement polishing cloth.
🏛️ History & Heritage
Before Luxottica acquired Ray-Ban in 1999, Bausch & Lomb manufactured these original Aviators in the USA. Originally created in 1937 for US military pilots to eliminate high-altitude glare, the G-15 green lens absorbs 85% of visible light while providing true color perception. The Arista frame features a fine cross-hatch pattern along the brow bar and bridge, making late-B&L production models highly sought after by collectors for their unmatched optical clarity and military-spec build quality.
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