HOT ! Ray-Ban CATS 1000 Red 1980s-B&L Changeable Rose Lenses-Vintage-France-UNWORN

Ray-Ban CATS 1000 – Red – Deadstock 1980s – Original B&L Changeable Rose Lenses – Made in France

Condition

Deadstock. Unworn. Full original Bausch & Lomb factory components. Includes the original Ray-Ban “Cats” hangtag and B&L information card. Frame shows no discoloration, warping, or storage wear 

Size Details

• Frame Width (hinge-to-hinge): 136.5 mm (5.375”)


• Lens Width: 54 mm (2.125”)


• Lens Height: 44 mm (1.75”)


• 
  Standard vintage Cats 1000 fit with lightweight NYLON flexibility 

Frame Details

• Model: Ray-Ban CATS 1000 (L0124)


• Era: 1980s Bausch & Lomb production


• Color: Red


• Material: NYLON (Made in France)


• Construction: Correct B&L riveted hinges, embossed CATS paw logo


• Markings: “BAUSCH & LOMB” with triangle quality stamp; “FRAME FRANCE NYLON” inside 

Lens Details

• Original Bausch & Lomb Changeable Rose lenses


• Early B&L photochromatic technology: light rose indoors → deeper warm rose/gray in sunlight


• Light transmission: approx 65% (lightest) to ~17% (darkest)


• Designed to sharpen detail, cut haze, and adapt to varied lighting


• Both lenses correctly factory etched with B&L near the hinges


• No scratches, clouding, or separation

Era & Relevance

The Ray-Ban CATS 1000 series remains one of the most collectible nylon-frame models from the 1980s B&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.

Authenticity – Verified by Second Chance Eyewear Authenticators

This eyewear has been fully authenticated and graded by Second Chance Eyewear Authenticators, our dedicated division specializing in vintage, luxury, and collectible eyewear.

Your purchase includes ongoing support from our authentication team for verification, provenance, and future resale confidence.

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What’s Included

• Ray-Ban CATS 1000 sunglasses


• Original Ray-Ban “Cats” hangtag


• Original Bausch & Lomb information card

Service

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