Ray-Ban Ambermatic Lens: Warm Amber Light

The children of the sun are not just the hippies from San Francisco, but also people with a special character. Those who love traveling, beaches, and music. Filled with inner light, positivity, and calm.

Just like Ray-Ban Ambermatic sunglasses.

“Exclusive” History

The Ambermatic lenses were first produced in 1974, but the sunglasses with them were only released for sale in 1978. This model is quite easy to recognize due to the honey-yellow color of the lens, which is how it got its name: amber means amber. Later, in 2012, celebrating its anniversary, Luxottica (the brand owner) launched a limited edition of four iconic models with the Ambermatic lens: Aviator, Aviator with curved temples, Shooter, and Outdoorsman.

Recently, in 2014, a survey was conducted where consumers were asked to choose between the Wayfarer or Aviator model, which would be released with the "amber" lens. The public chose the Wayfarer, which will soon be re-released in the honey color.

From the Photochromic Family

What characterizes the Ambermatic lens? First, it is a chameleon, just like the Light Adaptive lens, meaning it is photochromic (adaptive): it changes color when exposed to visible light, ultraviolet rays, and heat. You can read more about the photochromic lens in our separate article.

But unlike Ray-Ban lenses with Light Adaptive technology, which offer a wide range of colors, Ambermatic lenses come in just one: in cloudy weather, they are amber-yellow (only enhancing contrast and improving visibility), but in bright sunlight, they turn dark brown or gray. Thus, the light transmission varies from 65% to 15%.

There are two variations of this lens: the classic Ambermatic and the Mirrored Ambermatic, which also features an outer mirrored coating. Both are perfect for tourism, hunting, or sports.

So, if you're enchanted by warm amber light like the children of the sun, then Ray-Ban sunglasses with Ambermatic lenses are just what you need!