$4.17 per wear · worn 30 times
The more you wear it, the lower it gets.
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The Metzler GP 0889 is a refined 1990s aviator-inspired frame with a broad, softly curved lens shape and a slender metal construction. Its distinctive double-bridge design and subtle gold-toned details create a clean, lightweight profile, while the original Metzler International demo lenses preserve its archival character. This deadstock example remains in its original condition and is ready for custom lenses. Frame Model: GP 0889 (479) Decade: 1990s Country of Origin: Germany Lenses: Original demo lenses, ready for custom Condition: Deadstock Measurements: 60-14-140 Historical Context Metzler is one of Europe’s oldest eyewear names, tracing its origins to 1830 in Paris before J.P. Metzler moved the business to Stuttgart, Germany, in 1911. The company became particularly associated with German optical engineering and high-quality frame construction, eventually developing an international presence across the optical industry. Vintage Metzler eyewear from the 1960s through the 1980s is especially known for precise construction, substantial acetate and metal frames, aviators, geometric silhouettes, and understated European styling. Many vintage examples were Made in West Germany, and some were fitted with Zeiss lenses, reflecting Metzler’s strong connection to Germany’s optical manufacturing tradition
