1980s Seiko Sunglasses | Archive 0507
$5.00 per wear · worn 30 times
The more you wear it, the lower it gets.
- Ships to the US
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The Seiko T353 captures the understated, refined character of 1980s Japanese eyewear design. Its softly squared oval silhouette features gently curved edges and subtly lifted outer corners, creating a balanced profile with a distinctive vintage shape. The slim dark metal construction gives the frame a lightweight appearance, while the deep grey lenses introduce a clean, understated tonal contrast. Frame Model: T353 Decade: 1980s Country of Origin: Japan Lenses: New dark grey lenses Condition: Excellent vintage Measurements: 52-17-135 Historical Context Seiko’s connection to eyewear dates back to 1921, when the optical department of Hattori Watch Shop began importing and selling eyeglass frames in Japan. The company later developed its own optical products, introducing the Vista frame brand in 1973 before launching frames under the Seiko name in 1989. Seiko’s approach to eyewear has been closely tied to Japanese precision, technical development, and optical performance, reflecting the company’s broader tradition of combining engineering with refined design. Its optical history also includes significant innovations in lens technology, including Japan’s first domestically produced progressive lens in 1980 and advanced aspheric lens developments during the 1980s and 1990s. Vintage Seiko eyewear reflects this precision-driven heritage through clean forms, functional construction, and an understated Japanese aesthetic shaped by the company’s long involvement in optical technology.
