First introduced in the 1950s as “a bold, masculine frame for those who enjoy the challenge of competition,” the Tournament still manages to feel completely modern today.
Since 1833, American Optical has been revolutionizing eyewear manufacturing. We're proud to continue that tradition with every AO Frame Made in USA
Standard temple style, designed for easy adjustments.
A 7-barrel hinge provides strength and adds an extra element of vintage design. Safety screws prevent loose hinges for good. High-quality screws feature a nylon coating injected over the screw threads to prevent your hinge from loosening over time. Expect smooth closure
Woodgrain handmade cellulose acetate frame
AOLite™ lenses are extremely lightweight and impact resistant. Filter Category 3 lens
Chromatically tuned Calobar™ Green tint provides true color perception for natural vision. Available with AO Polarized coating. Non-Polarized
Lens height: 40 mm / Bridge width: 20 mm / Temple length: 145 mm
Lenses offer 100% UVA/UVB protection and are impact-resistant (ANSI Z80.3)
An immediate sense of quality is conveyed by the rich luster of acetate AO styles. The effect is hard won through a series of proprietary tumbling and hand polishing steps that span the course of several days.
There is no machine in the world as valuable as a skilled craftsman. Every AO frame is handcrafted in our Illinois factory. Our process blends machining and handwork to create the highest quality frames. Contact us to schedule a tour.
AO Lifetime Warranty: We believe things should be built to last. AO Eyewear offers a lifetime warranty on all solder points that fail due to manufacturer's defects.