Vuarnet 4002 Blue Frame PX-4000 Lens Vintage Sunglasses France 56-17-135

Description: This listing is for authentic Vuarnet Pouilloux 4002 Blue Frame PX-4000 Brown Dual Gradient Mirrored Mineral Glass Lens Vintage Sunglasses France 56-17-135 ULTRA RARE. The sunglasses are in poor/fair pre-owned condition, frame has some wear and both lenses have scratches (see photos). Size: 56-17-135. Made in France. Please see pictures to make your complete condition assessment. Skilynx PX-4000: Amber-yellow base, anti-reflective interior coatings, double gradient silver exterior filters. The legendary Vuarnet lens eliminates glare and reflection, enhances contrast and depth of field. The essential lens for in the mountains and at sea. The Skilynx lens blocks nearly all of the violet and blue light, thus reducing glare and eye strain, while allowing more of the yellow-orange-red end of the spectrum to pass through to the eye, enhancing contrast, depth perception and sharpness of vision, making distant objects visually clearer. Average light transmission 12%. Associated with skiers since their foundation in 1960, their groundbreaking lenses allowed climbers and skiers to reduce glare at high altitudes, scale new peaks and zoom down glaciers. Jean Vuarnet was a gold medallist in downhill at the 1960s Winter Olympics and combined with Roger Pouilloux to launch the Vuarnet brand off the back of the press generated from his ski prowess. Our collection of vintage Vuarnet eyewear is sure to improve your apres-ski game.