{"product_id":"ray-ban-cats-1000-red-1980s-b-l-changeable-rose-lenses-vintage-france-unworn","title":"Ray-Ban CATS 1000 Red 1980s-B\u0026L Changeable Rose Lenses-Vintage-France-UNWORN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRay-Ban CATS 1000 – Red – Deadstock 1980s – Original B\u0026amp;L Changeable Rose Lenses – Made in France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeadstock. Unworn. Full original Bausch \u0026amp; Lomb factory components. Includes the original Ray-Ban “Cats” hangtag and B\u0026amp;L information card. Frame shows no discoloration, warping, or storage wear\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame Width (hinge-to-hinge): 136.5 mm (5.375”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLens Width: 54 mm (2.125”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLens Height: 44 mm (1.75”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStandard vintage Cats 1000 fit with lightweight NYLON flexibility\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Ray-Ban CATS 1000 (L0124)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: 1980s Bausch \u0026amp; Lomb production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor: Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: NYLON (Made in France)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction: Correct B\u0026amp;L riveted hinges, embossed CATS paw logo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings: “BAUSCH \u0026amp; LOMB” with triangle quality stamp; “FRAME FRANCE NYLON” inside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLens Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Bausch \u0026amp; Lomb Changeable Rose lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly B\u0026amp;L photochromatic technology: light rose indoors → deeper warm rose\/gray in sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight transmission: approx 65% (lightest) to ~17% (darkest)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to sharpen detail, cut haze, and adapt to varied lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth lenses correctly factory etched with B\u0026amp;L near the hinges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo scratches, clouding, or separation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra \u0026amp; Relevance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ray-Ban CATS 1000 series remains one of the most collectible nylon-frame models from the 1980s B\u0026amp;L era. The red frame combined with original Changeable Rose lenses is highly sought after and rarely found in true deadstock condition. With original literature and tags intact, this example is an investment-grade collector’s piece and significantly superior to most examples on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity – Verified by Second Chance Eyewear Authenticators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis eyewear has been fully authenticated and graded by Second Chance Eyewear Authenticators, our dedicated division specializing in vintage, luxury, and collectible eyewear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour purchase includes ongoing support from our authentication team for verification, provenance, and future resale confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% authentic, always guaranteed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pictures Tell the Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo stock photos used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRay-Ban CATS 1000 sunglasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Ray-Ban “Cats” hangtag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Bausch \u0026amp; Lomb information card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe strive to provide white-glove service. 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