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product_id: 20779544
title: "American Optical Original Pilot Eyewear 55mm Silver Frame with Bayonet Temples and True Color Gray Glass Lens"
brand: "ao eyewear"
price: "C$23081"
currency: NIO
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/20779544-american-optical-original-pilot-eyewear-55mm-silver-frame-with-bayonet
store_origin: NI
region: Nicaragua
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# American Optical Original Pilot Eyewear 55mm Silver Frame with Bayonet Temples and True Color Gray Glass Lens

**Brand:** ao eyewear
**Price:** C$23081
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** American Optical Original Pilot Eyewear 55mm Silver Frame with Bayonet Temples and True Color Gray Glass Lens by ao eyewear
- **How much does it cost?** C$23081 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/20779544-american-optical-original-pilot-eyewear-55mm-silver-frame-with-bayonet)

## Best For

- ao eyewear enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ao eyewear brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

These stylish glasses are the original pilot sunglasses made in the U.S. by the #1 government supplier. The comfortable bayonet temples fit perfectly on the head and feature "CE" stamped on them. The polycarbonate lenses are color correct for superior look and provide 100% UVB and 98% UVA protection so you can be keep your eyes safe all day outdoors. Also comes with a convenient case made of synthetic material for storing your sunglasses safely when not in use.

## Features

- polycarbonate
- Metal frame
- Plastic lens
- polarized
- No coating
- Lens width: 50 millimeters
- Bridge: 20 millimeters
- Arm: 146 millimeters
- American Optical
- TRUSTED FOR OVER 50 YEARS- The Original Pilot is American Optical's flagship classic aviator which has been issued to millions of pilots, U.S. soldiers, sailors, Marines, and Airmen since 1958
- FRAME / TEMPLE -Thin Steel frame; a “navigator” style with a wide nose bridge setting the lenses far apart; Bayonet temples curve inward to easily fit underneath helmets headgear or headphones
- POLARIZED POLYCARBONATE LENS- PC lenses offer the highest optical quality available today, lighter weight, and greater impact resistance; 100% UVA/UVB protection; polarized to cut down blinding glare

## Images

![American Optical Original Pilot Eyewear 55mm Silver Frame with Bayonet Temples and True Color Gray Glass Lens - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61HCvgLn0ZL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Nice Glass, Sizing Tips
  

*by C***N on Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2015*

I bought the "Original Pilot 57mm Silver Frame with Bayonet Temples and "True Color Gray Glass Lens".As far as styling, I want to point out the bridge above the nose seems to be a lot wider than what I'm used to.  This in no way affects comfort and fit, it's just that the bars are pretty wide and run parallel (making them seem even wider)...it's about twice as wide as the knock-off aviators I've been wearing that I purchased at a mall kiosk.  Ray Ban breaks this up a little with their Aviators by having the lower bar form a bit of a "U".  Anyway, not a big deal but not something I knew beforehand.I also wish I had known what the 57mm or 55mm, etc. referred to.  It's simply the size of the lens from one side to the other.  Some of the reviews I read seemed so technical you walk away factoring in metric-system-variables of screws and side-arms, not knowing what they're talking about.  And since I was looking at 58mm in Ray Ban, I thought 57mm would be fine for AO.  But it's probably too big for me, and I should have sized down. This is what they say:"Recommended lens sizing:-52 mm lens width for narrow faces or children-55 mm for average width faces; and-57 mm for wider faces"If you've got a big noggin', probably get 57mm.  If you are the majority of adults and no one has ever commented that you have a big head or need bigger hats, get the 55mm.  If you're particularly small-headed or a child (congrats, child, on having enough money to buy these), go with 52mm.  Most people, it seems to me, will need 55mm.  It's only 2mm...but I can't help but regret this every time I put these on.The lenses are nice and substantial.  I wouldn't say heavy.  They are made of glass and it's nice to have all-glass sunglasses.  I'm not used to bayonet temples, but it turns out they are pretty nice.  And I couldn't tell by the pic if the "True Color Gray Glass Lens" was going to be see-through or dark.  It looks like you can see right through it in the pic, but they are relatively dark from top to bottom and should obscure your eyes nicely.  They aren't as absolutely opaque as mirrored-lenses would be, but they aren't nearly as transparent as the pic on the white background makes them look.All-in-all, solid sunglasses for a good price and if you like the styling you should have no problems with them.  Just wish I had got the 55mm instead of the larger ones.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Very High-Quality, Traditional Style
  

*by M***N on Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2019*

Very  high-quality, US made glasses.The first thing you will notice is how heavy these glasses are compared to other aviator brands.  This is due in large part to the glass lenses.  The frames are also very well constructed and the finish is top notch.  These are truly the same aviator glasses AO has been manufacturing for decades.I have a larger than average head and the bayonet style bows on the 55 mm wide lenses are a perfect fit.  I ordered the Cosmetan Brown Polarized lenses with silver frame.  The lenses have an amber hue when looking through them which I love.  They are crystal clear and the polarizing is fantastic.  They also come with a nice, lined, case.I will say that, as others have said, be careful who you buy these from.  After you select the lens and frame you want, Google the seller.  If they are not based in the US, you will likely get a fake pair of glasses.  Amazon sold and fulfilled my order and they are 100% genuine.I deducted one star because, for $150, I expect a cleaning cloth.  Which these glasses do not include.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Excellent quality sunglasses
  

*by D***. on Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2019*

These are such high quality sunglasses.  I gave them a 3/5 on "light weight" because they fell very substantial.  I am not sure what the allure of having a quality pair of shades being light weight is, as I can get a $2 pair of a piece of crap that's lighter than air.  These are the real deal.  If you are looking for a pair of shades or want to add to your collection, I recommend these without hesitation. Also, I had the 55mm and they seemed a tad too tight.  57mm was perfect.  I did use the AO sizing guide, and it said I would be on the upper end of the range to fit in a 55mm.  Fortunately, Amazon's return policy was seemless, and I was able to get the 57mm for actually cheaper than the 55mm (better lucky than good).

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*Last updated: 2026-03-05*