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brand new, mint condition and ready for prescription lenses or sunglasses.
The Apollo is available in a large variety of
sizes and three colors, but in the photos on this page, you're looking at a
52-20 frame. It's marked ''52 20'' and the arms read ''Criss U.S.A. 5 3/4
NYLON''. Other sizes are marked according to size, the same
way. 
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This is the Criss Apollo frame, still made today by Criss Optical out of Kansas.
Criss supplied frames to the US military and still does. Their frames are made of Nylon instead of the usual eyeglasses frame material, which is called ''Zyl'' plastic. Nylon is much, much more flexible than Zyl, which will bend to a point, but then breaks unless heated in a frame warmer. Nylon, on the other hand, can be nearly twisted
almost into a pretzel without breaking!! It comes right back to the original shape, too! These frames are really tough stuff!
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For
some fun history, take a look at the original pamphlet that came with Criss frames back
in the 1950s and 1960s!
The advice in there is still true today - don't be
concerned about getting your frames wet - it's actually good for them!
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Three colors
available: brown, grey, black (top to bottom) |
Click on a photo for the big picture.
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Frame Sizes:
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46 - 20*
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46 - 22
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48 - 20
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48 - 22
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50 - 20*
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50 - 22*
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Dimensions
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Lens Width: |
46 mm
( 1 13/16'' ) |
46 mm
( 1 13/16'' ) |
48 mm
( 1 7/8'' ) |
48 mm
( 1 7/8'' ) |
50 mm
( 1 15/16'' ) |
50 mm
( 1 15/16'' ) |
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Bridge: |
20 mm
( 13/16'' ) |
22 mm
( 7/8'' ) |
20 mm
( 13/16'' ) |
22 mm
( 7/8'' ) |
20 mm
( 13/16'' ) |
22 mm
( 7/8'' ) |
Temples:
(You'll choose your length, but the
typical length is listed here)
| 145 mm
( 5
3/4'' ) |
145 mm
( 5
3/4'' ) |
145 mm
( 5
3/4'' ) |
145 mm
( 5
3/4'' ) |
150 mm
(
6'' ) |
150 mm
(
6'' ) |
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Hinge to Hinge: |
116 mm
( 4 9/16'' ) |
117 mm
( 4 5/8'' ) |
118 mm
( 4 5/8'' ) |
122 mm
( 4 13/16'' ) |
124 mm
( 4 7/8'' ) |
125 mm
( 4 15/16'' ) |
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Full Front Width: |
125 mm
( 4 15/16'' ) |
126 mm
( 4 15/16'' ) |
128 mm
( 5 1/16'' ) |
132 mm
( 5 3/16'' ) |
136 mm
( 5 3/8'' ) |
137 mm
( 5 3/8'' ) |
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Lens Height |
32 mm
( 1 1/4'' ) |
32 mm
( 1 1/4'' ) |
34 mm
( 1 5/16'' ) |
34 mm
( 1 5/16'' ) |
36 mm
( 1 7/16'' ) |
36 mm
( 1 7/16'' )
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More sizes below.
For measurement basics click here.
Sizes marked (*) are not stocked, but readily available. Please allow an added
5 to 9 business days. |
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Frame Sizes:
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50 - 24*
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52 - 20
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52 - 22*
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52 - 24*
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Dimensions
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Lens Width: |
50 mm
( 1 15/16'' ) |
52 mm
( 2 1/16'' ) |
52 mm
( 2 1/16'' ) |
52 mm
( 2 1/16'' ) |
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Bridge: |
24 mm
( 15/16'' ) |
20 mm
( 13/16'' ) |
22 mm
( 7/8'' ) |
24 mm
( 15/16'' ) |
Temples:
(You'll choose your length, but the
typical length is listed here)
| 150 mm
(
6'' ) |
150 mm
(
6'' ) |
150 mm
(
6'' ) |
150 mm
(
6'' ) |
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Hinge to Hinge: |
126 mm
( 4 15/16'' ) |
129 mm
( 5 1/16'' ) |
130 mm
( 5 1/8'' ) |
131 mm
( 5 3/16'' ) |
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Full Front Width: |
138 mm
( 5 7/16'' ) |
139 mm
( 5 1/2'' ) |
140 mm
( 5 1/2'' ) |
141 mm
( 5 9/16'' ) |
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Lens Height |
36 mm
( 1 7/16'' ) |
38 mm
( 1 1/2'' ) |
38 mm
( 1 1/2'' ) |
38 mm
( 1 1/2'' )
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More sizes below.
For measurement basics click here.
Sizes marked (*) are not stocked, but readily available. Please allow an added
5 to 9 business days. |
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Frame Sizes:
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42 - 18*
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42 - 20*
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42 - 22*
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44 - 18*
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44 - 20*
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44 - 22*
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Dimensions
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Lens Width: |
42 mm
( 1 5/8'' ) |
42 mm
( 1 5/8'' ) |
42 mm
( 1 5/8'' ) |
44 mm
( 1 3/4'' ) |
44 mm
( 1 3/4'' ) |
44 mm
( 1 3/4'' ) |
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Bridge: |
18 mm
( 11/16'' ) |
20 mm
( 13/16'' ) |
22 mm
( 7/8'' ) |
18 mm
( 11/16'' ) |
20 mm
( 13/16'' ) |
22 mm
( 7/8'' ) |
Temples:
(You'll choose your length, but the
typical length is listed here)
| 140 mm
( 5
1/2'' ) |
140 mm
( 5
1/2'' ) |
140 mm
( 5
1/2'' ) |
145 mm
( 5
3/4'' ) |
145 mm
( 5
3/4'' ) |
145 mm
( 5
3/4'' ) |
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Hinge to Hinge: |
105 mm
( 4 1/8'' ) |
107 mm
( 4 3/16'' ) |
109 mm
( 4 5/16'' ) |
110 mm
( 4 5/16'' ) |
111 mm
( 4 3/8'' ) |
113 mm
( 4 7/16'' ) |
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Full Front Width: |
117 mm
( 4 5/8'' ) |
119 mm
( 4 11/16'' ) |
121 mm
( 4 3/4'' ) |
121 mm
( 4 3/4'' ) |
123 mm
( 4 7/8'' ) |
122 mm
( 4 13/16'' ) |
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Lens Height |
28 mm
( 1 1/8'' ) |
28 mm
( 1 1/8'' ) |
28 mm
( 1 1/8'' ) |
30 mm
( 1 3/16'' ) |
30 mm
( 1 3/16'' ) |
30 mm
( 1 3/16'' )
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For measurement basics click here.
Sizes marked (*) are not stocked, but readily available. Please allow an added
5 to 9 business days. |
Temples are measured their full length, hinge to tip, as though they were straightened out. Why? Because they're adjustable, so measurements to the bend vary. Lens and bridge measurements are from lens edge to lens edge. Hinge to hinge is measured from screw to screw. I'm thorough about condition so there are no surprises and
your frames will be inspected in detail. They make great everyday glasses or some very cool sunglasses.
If you have any questions about the Apollo or anything else, please don't hesitate to
contact
me. I try to answer all questions promptly.
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