{"product_id":"vintage-american-optical-ao-usa-gold-command-pilot-sunglasses-sg-ao-016","title":"Vintage AMERICAN OPTICAL AO USA Gold Command Pilot Sunglasses","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA rare and collectible piece of eyewear history: the American Optical Command Aviator, produced during the 1980s as AO’s luxury civilian line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Command was designed as its upscale counterpart — maintaining the same rugged aviator DNA but finished in 23K gold electroplate for a refined, civilian-market edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhy Collectors Seek the Command\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRepresents AO’s final golden era before Randolph Engineering assumed full military contracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProduced in smaller numbers than the Original Pilot, making authentic Command frames scarce on the market today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDistinctive 23K finish and bold COMMAND stamping set it apart from military issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA true statement aviator — equal parts American craftsmanship, Cold War-era luxury, and timeless design. Perfect for collectors of vintage AO, militaria crossovers, or anyone seeking a unique, high-grade aviator that blends heritage and prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiscontinued, increasingly hard to find in this condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood Condition - scratches on lenses and frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: American Optical \"Command\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAviator shape\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGray Lenses\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold Plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade In USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded Original Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eBridge: 20 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTemple: 140 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eLens Width: 57 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMERICAN OPTICAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51119749464338,"sku":"SG\/AO\/016","price":144.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/1281\/files\/VintageAMERICANOPTICALAOUSAGoldCommand_USASunglasses2.jpg?v=1746789937","url":"https:\/\/www.sartoriale.com\/en-ie\/products\/vintage-american-optical-ao-usa-gold-command-pilot-sunglasses-sg-ao-016","provider":"SARTORIALE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}