Pilots adopted squared-off navigator designs like Europa as rapid advances in technology necessitated the introduction of a new, more rectangular silhouette to fit under improved flight helmets and visors.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
frame : hand-brushed finish titanium
size / dimension : 50/21-142
temple : custom titanium temple with knurled round component, threaded tube screw system and Japanese acetate temples with branded titanium temple tip
nose pads : matte black ceramic w/ beta-titanium nose pad arms
sun lenses: anti-reflective coating
country of origin : made in Japan