Vintage Fred Ocean Sunglasses Gold Blue Lacquer Force 10 Full Set Box France 80s

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About this item

An original 1980s Fred Paris "Ocean" sunglass from the jeweller's Force 10 nautical collection, made in France. The large flat-top navigator frame is gold plated, with navy-blue lacquer inlays running across the brow bar, the signature twisted cable detail at the end pieces, black ear tips with gold Fred plaques and warm brown (honey) lenses. It comes as a complete set with the outer Fred Lunettes box, the navy Force 10 hard case and the Fred booklet.

Brand heritage

Fred was founded in Paris in 1936 by jeweller Fred Samuel. In 1966 his son Henri Samuel, a keen sailor, combined marine steel cable with gold to create the Force 10 bracelet, named after the Beaufort storm scale. The nautical cable motif became the house signature and was carried into Fred's luxury eyewear made in France, of which the Ocean is one of the best-known 1980s models.

Why this one is special

• Genuine 1980s Fred Ocean, temples stamped "FRED made in France 135" and "OCEAN 135"
• Signature Force 10 twisted cable detail at the hinges, navy lacquer brow bar
• Complete set: outer Fred box, Force 10 hard case and Fred booklet
• Large, bold navigator shape that is hard to find in this condition

Specifications

• Brand: Fred (Fred Lunettes, Paris)
• Model: Ocean
• Inner temple stamps: "FRED made in France 135" / "OCEAN 135"
• Lens width: approx. 59 mm (measured in our previous listing; not stamped)
• Temple length: 135 mm (stamped)
• Frame: gold-plated metal with navy-blue lacquer inlays and twisted cable end pieces
• Lenses: solid brown (honey) tint
• Ear tips: black with gold Fred plaques
• Made in France, 1980s

Condition

• Excellent vintage condition; gold plating keeps a deep shine, cable details crisp, lacquer inlays bright
• Lenses clean with light age-appropriate wear; faint Fred mark on the lens
• Hinges tight and aligned
• Nose pads have been replaced with fresh new pads
• Box and case show light storage wear and marks consistent with age (see photos)

What's included

• Fred Ocean sunglasses
• Fred navy Force 10 hard case
• Original outer Fred Paris Lunettes box
• Fred booklet

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping with DHL from Cairo, Egypt.
30-day returns, buyer pays return shipping.

Ref: H278