Vuarnet 028 Black Frame Round PX-4000 Skilynx Lens Glacier Sunglasses w/ Case

This listing is for authentic Vuarnet 028 Gloss Black Frame Cable Temples Round PX-4000 Skilynx Dual Gradient Mineral Glass Lens Glacier Mountaineering Snow Sports Sunglasses w/ Leather Side Shields, Retainer Strap and Case 49-18-105 ULTRA RARE. Sunglasses are in very good pre-owned condition, (see photos). Listed price is reflective of item condition. Size: 49-18-105. Made in France. Clear off brand hard case included in listing. 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.