Vintage Bausch & Lomb B&L RAY BAN AVIATORS - GOLD frame

8th November:  There are many people watching this item - these are very rare and original B & L sunglasses and we have only a single pair to offer.  Why take a chance and miss them? 

In answer to questions received, we confirm that the lenses are PERFECT. No dings or scratches.

WELCOME TO OUR AUCTION FOR THIS VINTAGE PAIR OF RAY BAN AVIATOR SUNGLASSES, MANUFACTURED BY BAUSCH & LOMB IN THE USA (PRE-1998).

AS YOU WILL SEE FROM THE PHOTOS, THESE ICONIC SUNGLASSES ARE IN ALMOST MINT CONDITION AND ARE GUARANTEED ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, VINTAGE, BAUSCH & LOMB. 

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:

MODEL:       RAY BAN AVIATOR (BAUSCH & LOMB)

COLOUR:    GOLD FRAMES - DARK GREEN LENSES

LENS SIZE:    MAX WIDTH - 58 mm    MAX DEPTH - 48 mm

FRAME SIZE:    MAX WIDTH - 121 mm   ARM LENGTH - 130 mm

BRIDGE SIZE:        14mm      (Sized 58[]14 under bridge bar)

BOTH LENSES CARRY THE "BL" ETCHINGS (AS SEEN IN PHOTOS)

RIGHT LENS ALSO CARRIES THE "RAY-BAN" LOGO IN SILVER

BRIDGE EMBOSSED:  "B&L RAY BAN U.S.A"

WHY BAUSCH & LOMB?

BAUSCH & LOMB MANUFACTURED THE RAY BAN RANGE FROM 1937 TO 1998, BEFORE SELLING THE BRAND TO LUXOTTICA GROUP OF ITALY FOR A REPUTED $1.2 BILLION US.  IF YOU WANT A NEW PAIR OF SUNGLASSES, LUXOTTICA GROUP CONTINUE TO MASS-PRODUCE VERY GOOD QUALITY GLASSES, WHICH YOU CAN PURCHASE THROUGH THEIR HUGE CHAIN OF AUTHORISED DEALERS. UNFORTUNATELY, AS SOON AS YOU TAKE DELIVERY OF YOUR LUXOTTICA RAY BANS, THEIR VALUE WILL ALREADY BE DIMINISHED.  LUXOTTICA AVIATORS OF A SIMILAR STYLE (MODEL 3025 - W3280 FROM LUXOTTICA RETAILING AT £92 IN THE UK) WILL THEREFORE COST YOU ALMOST TWICE AS MUCH AS OUR "BUY IT NOW" PRICE!   IF YOU CHOOSE TO INVEST IN THIS PAIR OF VINTAGE BAUSCH & LOMB SUNGLASSES, YOU ARE BUYING YOUR OWN LITTLE PIECE OF HERITAGE AND HISTORY.  EVERY DAY THAT GOES BY SEES THE SUPPLY OF ORIGINAL BAUSCH & LOMB GLASSES DIMINISHING, AND THE VALUE OF YOUR INVESTMENT INCREASING.

CONDITION:

WE BELIEVE THE PHOTOS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES - THESE RAY BANS AVIATORS ARE IN MINT CONDITION COMENSURATE WITH THEIR AGE.     PLEASE REFER TO THE PHOTOS, WHICH WE'VE TAKEN FROM VIRTUALLY EVERY ANGLE (PHOTOS DO NOT LIE!).  NEEDLESS TO SAY, THE SUNGLASSES PHOTOGRAPHED ARE THOSE OFFERED FOR SALE - NOT LIBRARY PICTURES!

UNISEX?

WHILST WE FULLY APPRECIATE THAT MOST RAY BANS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE UNISEX ACCESSORIES, WE'VE LISTED THESE RAY BANS UNDER MEN'S ACCESSORIES BECAUSE THERE IS NO OPTION LISTED BY E-BAY FOR UNISEX. THESE LENSES AND FRAMES ARE NORMALLY CONSIDERED A MEDIUM SIZE AND ARE THEREFORE SUITABLE FOR BOTH MALE AND FEMALE. 

IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT US USING THE MESSAGING FACILITY. WE LOG ON TWICE DAILY, AND WILL ENDEAVOUR TO ANSWER YOUR QUEERY AS QUICKLY AND ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE.

DELIVERY AND PRICING:

WE WILL DELIVER THESE GLASSES TO MOST PAYPAL CONFIRMED ADDRESS WORLDWIDE.  DELIVERY WIHIN THE UK IS FREE OF CHARGE, UTILISING ROYAL MAIL FIRST CLASS "SIGNED FOR" SERVICE.  DELIVERIES OUTSIDE THE UK WILL BE CHARGED AT COST PRICE - PLEASE MESSAGE US WITH THE DESTINATION COUNTRY / CITY / POST CODE OR ZIP CODE FOR AN EXACT QUOTATION.

PACKAGING:

WE HAVE THE ORIGINAL CASE FOR THESE GLASSES. THEY ARE A BIT BATTERED, AND HAVE A SMALL RIP IN THE FLAP MEASURING APPROX 15mm. HOWEVER, IT IS TESTIMONY TO BAUSCH & LOMB'S QUEST FOR TOTAL QUALITY THAT EVEN THEIR CASE HAS DONE EXACTLY WHAT IT WAS DESIGNED TO DO - PROTECTING YOUR SUNGLASSES AND KEEPING THEM IN FANTASTIC CONDITION. THEY WILL BE CAREFULLY PACKED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CASE FOR TRANSPORT.

FEEDBACK AND RETURNS:

WE ARE NEW TO E-BAY SELLING AND WISH TO BUILD A STRONG REPUTATION FOR ACCURACY OF DESCRIPTIONS, QUALITY OF GOODS AND PROVIDING VALUE FOR MONEY. WE OFFER A 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE - IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT THAT YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH OUR DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THESE GLASSES, WE WILL REFUND YOUR MONEY IN FULL.  SIMPLY MESSAGE US ADVISING THAT YOU WISH TO RETURN THE GOODS, RETURN THEM IN THE CONDITION SENT, AND UPON RECEIPT, WE WILL REFUND YOUR MONEY IN FULL. RETURNS MUST BE SENT ON A "SIGNED FOR" AND INSURED BASIS. ALTERNATIVELY, YOU CAN CALL OUR CUSTOMER SUPPORT DEPARTMENT - FULL DETAILS ON HOW TO CONTACT US INCLUDED WITH YOUR NEW SUNGLASSES

THANK YOU FOR VIEWING OUR AUCTION. PLEASE BID WITH CONFIDENCE THAT CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS OUR FIRST PRIORITY.