Vintage mechanical spectacles take you way back

We've seen eyewear of just about every variety, and while we wouldn't necessarily recommend crafting your own over seeing an optometrist, Y4G3R's mechanical spectacles are probably better to look at than through. The brass-clad glasses resemble a mishmash of steampunk and modern DIY prowess, and while you may have seen a set similar to these worn in movies from decades ago, the mechanics here are likely superior. According to their creator, the "temple arms retract and the ear hoops pivot under for compact(ish) storage," and furthermore, "the bridge is spring loaded, extending another few centimeters when worn." So if you're curious to see just how neatly a pair of homegrown specs can plicate, click on through for the aftermath.

[Via Wired]

[Jamar @ Apr 17th 2007 10:52AM]

Neat- I want a pair. Most glasses look boring compared to this pair.

[Ryan @ Apr 17th 2007 11:46AM]

these remind me of the crazy eyewear that Thomas (She Blinded Me With Science) Dolby likes:

from his blog:

http://blog.thomasdolby.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/sany0053.JPG

[bgdc @ Apr 17th 2007 12:13PM]

Reminds me of A Very Long Engagement.

[Mark @ Apr 17th 2007 12:26PM]

Add a few colored filters, and you have the glasses from "National Treasure"!

[Mark @ Apr 17th 2007 12:26PM]

Add a few colored filters, and you have the glasses from "National Treasure"!

[xenokilla @ Apr 17th 2007 1:27PM]

you know these look kinda familer.....

http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=mtgcom/daily/mc62

[chris @ Apr 17th 2007 1:57PM]

I'd think as long as the lenses were prescribed by an optomitrist and manufactured by an optical lab youd be ok looking through these.

[isynthesist @ Apr 17th 2007 2:19PM]

Would you like to have a look at what I have?
I have been using this for my works/image since 2003
as I, Synthesist

http://www.isynthesist.net/images/isynthesist_photo04.jpg
http://www.isynthesist.net/press.html
http://www.myspace.com/isynthesist

Have a look at the videos as well.

Thease are originals

Chris

[blurry @ Apr 17th 2007 2:14PM]

If anyone wears those, I'm going to act like I'm the president of the galaxy and shout "Humma Kavula!!!" at them.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Humma_Kavula.jpg

Any word on robotic spider leg walkers? Anyone?

[jujubeans @ Apr 17th 2007 9:43PM]

ack, are these actually for sale somewhere? i'd wear a pair, cool stuff..

[Brian @ Apr 17th 2007 11:46PM]

those would be cool welding glasses