Ray-Ban Wayfarer Liteforce Sunglasses

Story

Ray-Ban originally designed the Wayfarer in 1952, breaking the mold of metal eyewear. This Liteforce version uses PK001, a polymer used in aeronautics and surgical implants. It's the marriage of mid-century cool and space-age science.

Maker / Origin

Founded in 1936 by Bausch & Lomb, Ray-Ban became a cultural juggernaut after the U.S. Army Air Corps commissioned anti-glare aviators. The brand was sold to the Italian eyewear giant Luxottica in 1999, which shifted the focus toward luxury materials and high-performance tech like the Liteforce series.

Condition & Value

The frames appear to be in good structural shape, though the lenses should be inspected for micro-scratches which significantly impact value. The matte finish on Liteforce models can sometimes show 'rub marks' from wear. Scratches on the lenses would reduce the value by 50%.