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gmh1013 · 29 May 2012, 04:15 AM

Does anybody know what style name these Vuarnet are?
I gave up on looking for new ones ...guess that dont make this style anymore.
I had brown with brown lens in the mid 80's and they were one of my all time fav sunglasses....now I will have to look on ebay and vintage online shops if I can figure out the name.

Any help would be appreciated!

azguy · 29 May 2012, 04:46 AM

E-bay is going to be your best bet unless you can come up with a site dedicated to vintage sunglasses....I remember those well

wantonebad · 29 May 2012, 04:48 AM

Probably part of their Skilynx or Nautilux line, I saw the same site
Vintage Shades

GMTGuy1675 · 29 May 2012, 05:28 AM

Man, the mere mention of Vuarnets take back to a much more innocent and less stressful time in my life. Back in the day you were NOBODY if you didn't rock these! I lost a pair when I left them on a Donkey Kong game at the local pizza parlor-true story.

Good luck in procuring a pair all these years later!

silva · 29 May 2012, 05:28 AM

I may have a pair. I purchased them new back in the mid to late 80s but have not worn them for a long while. Let me check and I will get back to you.

azguy · 29 May 2012, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GMTGuy1675

.......I lost a pair when I left them on a Donkey Kong game at the local pizza parlor-true story.........

Like a scene out of a movie

dba · 29 May 2012, 06:54 AM

Wow, blast from the past! If you weren't wearing Vuarnets it was Suncloud Rose glasses.

dolphins · 29 May 2012, 07:04 AM

Wish I still had my Vuarnets purchased 1982 in Paris...waaaaahhhh!

HL65 · 29 May 2012, 07:07 AM

Can't remember but they were one of the 4 I owned. Memories....Good times!

RLX-lvr · 29 May 2012, 07:24 AM

Are these them?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VUARNET-Pilo...item3cc6a1c5b1

I never owned a pair, but I do remember playing Asteroids in a pizza parlour, and leaving my dad's yellow walkman behind once.

gmh1013 · 29 May 2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by RLX-lvr

Are these them?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VUARNET-Pilo...item3cc6a1c5b1

I never owned a pair, but I do remember playing Asteroids in a pizza parlour, and leaving my dad's yellow walkman behind once.

yep! thats them! thanks

s.justinlee · 29 May 2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GMTGuy1675

Man, the mere mention of Vuarnets take back to a much more innocent and less stressful time in my life. Back in the day you were NOBODY if you didn't rock these! I lost a pair when I left them on a Donkey Kong game at the local pizza parlor-true story.

Good luck in procuring a pair all these years later!

those were the good ole days

ducatidoc · 29 May 2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

yep! thats them! thanks

They look cool, Greg. Are you going to buy them ?

silva · 29 May 2012, 11:12 AM

Hi Greg.

I do have a pair if you are interested. They are Vuarnet model 4085 made in France. Actually in fairly decent shape. If you like, I can take some pictures tomorrow?

Thanks

drockadam · 29 May 2012, 11:29 AM

Gorgeous glasses! Must be hard to find! Are they big? I still have Persol 649's from 82'. I recently had them adjusted to my face. I asked the dealer what they think my vintage Ratti 649's, and they said anywhere from $400-700! And mine aren't in the greatest shape!

gmh1013 · 29 May 2012, 11:40 AM

that the Vuarnet's from the 80's are hot right now and he gets several calls a week looking for this model.
I had two pair of them lost them over the years.
They were THE sunglasses of mid 80's
I want the brown ones

gmh1013 · 29 May 2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ducatidoc

They look cool, Greg. Are you going to buy them ?

Ive had bad luck with epray/ebay....got burned before
I would rather find them in a vintage shop and look before I buy.

That is the pair I really really want

gmh1013 · 29 May 2012, 01:42 PM

from 1980!

ducatidoc · 29 May 2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

from 1980!

Used Cars - one of the funniest films of the era !

gmh1013 · 29 May 2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ducatidoc

Used Cars - one of the funniest films of the era !

I remember watching it filmed in Mesa in early 80....it was filmed in like 30 days.....now its a apartment complex but the old Dodge dealer (Darner) is still there across the street and looks almost the same as it did 32 years ago.
Very small plaque saying it was filmed there and thats it.
Ive watched 100 times and still laugh at it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZQLE...eature=related

ducatidoc · 30 May 2012, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmh1013

I remember watching it filmed in Mesa in early 80....it was filmed in like 30 days.....now its a apartment complex but the old Dodge dealer (Darner) is still there across the street and looks almost the same as it did 32 years ago.
Very small plaque saying it was filmed there and thats it.
Ive watched 100 times and still laugh at it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZQLE...eature=related

Jack Warden was brilliant. He totally owned that movie. Grandpa Munster got a star turn as well.

figbo · 30 May 2012, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLX-lvr

Are these them?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VUARNET-Pilo...item3cc6a1c5b1

I never owned a pair, but I do remember playing Asteroids in a pizza parlour, and leaving my dad's yellow walkman behind once.

The seller's name is fabiofan!

azguy · 30 May 2012, 03:06 AM

An ex-girlfriend of mine own a vintage shop in Phoenix and she says she can sell vintage "sunnies", as she calls them, for 3x's what they sold for new.

Especially to the ladies with Gucci, LV and Channel glasses...

gmh1013 · 31 May 2012, 03:29 AM

My wife bought a pair from the guy in France....I will post a pic when they get here.
Im getting a good Sunglasses collection going now

robertneville · 31 May 2012, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

from 1980!

truly a classic!

azguy · 31 May 2012, 04:54 AM

we need a post your sunglass collection thread, I'll take some pics tonight

Tools · 31 May 2012, 07:02 AM

Those were my favorite ski glasses.. Vuarnet Aviators... Had a brown and a black pair... both ended up breaking across the bridge after a time...

rolio · 1 June 2012, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

Does anybody know what style name these Vuarnet are?
I gave up on looking for new ones ...guess that dont make this style anymore.
I had brown with brown lens in the mid 80's and they were one of my all time fav sunglasses....now I will have to look on ebay and vintage online shops if I can figure out the name.

Any help would be appreciated!

WOW!!! These take me waaaaaaayyyyyyyyy back

Just bought some Maui Js for all activities: skiing, fishing, cycling, and hiking.

PawPaw2 · 23 September 2012, 08:49 AM

I know I'm a lil late but I was looking for my old pair of Vuarnets and have gab no luck at all, I bought mine in "87" when I was in the Army in Texas. Had them till about "94" where my wife then or daughter broke them but no one knew a thing. As I said no luck and it doesn't help I can't remember the name of the ones I had, so I was hopping that if I described them someone out there might b able to help, they were black with the "V" in the bridge they had the rap around ears and the lenses were like a rainbow. If anyone knows which ones they were or where I could find out or find them you will b my new best friend lol thanks!!

Ed Rooney · 23 September 2012, 10:36 AM

I've seen these on ebay. Sometimes NOS comes up.

Also look for Bolle and Ray Ban in this style. This is the plastic aviator.

29 May 2012, 04:48 AM	#3
wantonebad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,843	Probably part of their Skilynx or Nautilux line, I saw the same site Vintage Shades __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

29 May 2012, 07:07 AM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,487	Can't remember but they were one of the 4 I owned. Memories....Good times! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

31 May 2012, 07:02 AM	#27
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,142	Those were my favorite ski glasses.. Vuarnet Aviators... Had a brown and a black pair... both ended up breaking across the bridge after a time... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 September 2012, 08:49 AM	#29
PawPaw2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Rick Location: virginia Posts: 1	Vuarnet I know I'm a lil late but I was looking for my old pair of Vuarnets and have gab no luck at all, I bought mine in "87" when I was in the Army in Texas. Had them till about "94" where my wife then or daughter broke them but no one knew a thing. As I said no luck and it doesn't help I can't remember the name of the ones I had, so I was hopping that if I described them someone out there might b able to help, they were black with the "V" in the bridge they had the rap around ears and the lenses were like a rainbow. If anyone knows which ones they were or where I could find out or find them you will b my new best friend lol thanks!!

29 May 2012, 04:46 AM	#2
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	E-bay is going to be your best bet unless you can come up with a site dedicated to vintage sunglasses....I remember those well

29 May 2012, 05:28 AM	#4
GMTGuy1675 Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: vintage Rolex GMT Posts: 142	Man, the mere mention of Vuarnets take back to a much more innocent and less stressful time in my life. Back in the day you were NOBODY if you didn't rock these! I lost a pair when I left them on a Donkey Kong game at the local pizza parlor-true story. Good luck in procuring a pair all these years later!

29 May 2012, 05:28 AM	#5
silva "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 40	I may have a pair. I purchased them new back in the mid to late 80s but have not worn them for a long while. Let me check and I will get back to you.

29 May 2012, 06:54 AM	#7
dba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,609	Wow, blast from the past! If you weren't wearing Vuarnets it was Suncloud Rose glasses.

29 May 2012, 07:04 AM	#8
dolphins Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: Beachside Watch: 69173 Posts: 457	Wish I still had my Vuarnets purchased 1982 in Paris...waaaaahhhh!

29 May 2012, 07:24 AM	#10
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	Are these them? http://www.ebay.com/itm/VUARNET-Pilo...item3cc6a1c5b1 I never owned a pair, but I do remember playing Asteroids in a pizza parlour, and leaving my dad's yellow walkman behind once.

29 May 2012, 11:12 AM	#14
silva "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 40	Hi Greg. I do have a pair if you are interested. They are Vuarnet model 4085 made in France. Actually in fairly decent shape. If you like, I can take some pictures tomorrow? Thanks

29 May 2012, 11:29 AM	#15
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Gorgeous glasses! Must be hard to find! Are they big? I still have Persol 649's from 82'. I recently had them adjusted to my face. I asked the dealer what they think my vintage Ratti 649's, and they said anywhere from $400-700! And mine aren't in the greatest shape!

30 May 2012, 03:06 AM	#23
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	An ex-girlfriend of mine own a vintage shop in Phoenix and she says she can sell vintage "sunnies", as she calls them, for 3x's what they sold for new. Especially to the ladies with Gucci, LV and Channel glasses...

31 May 2012, 03:29 AM	#24
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	My wife bought a pair from the guy in France....I will post a pic when they get here. Im getting a good Sunglasses collection going now

31 May 2012, 04:54 AM	#26
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	we need a post your sunglass collection thread, I'll take some pics tonight

23 September 2012, 10:36 AM	#30
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I've seen these on ebay. Sometimes NOS comes up. Also look for Bolle and Ray Ban in this style. This is the plastic aviator.

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