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Tom Cruise Steals the Spotlight at Wimbledon 2024 – Featuring the Iconic American Optical Pilot Sunglasses

2 min read June 11, 2025 Jennifer Sikorski
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At the Wimbledon Men’s Final on July 14, 2024, not all attention was on the Centre Court. Tom Cruise, royal from Hollywood, took the attention off the Royal Box, maintaining timeless charm in a tailored burgundy suit and powder-pink shirt; sweeping the attention slightly towards his sunglasses – the American Optical Original Pilot

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Introduced for the U.S. military aviators back in 1958 and made famous by NASA astronauts during the Apollo missions, these aviators are fashion items but, more importantly, a piece of American history. The sunglasses featured a sturdy gold metal frame, bayonet temples that slide comfortably under helmets-or in Cruise’s case, a perfectly tailored blazer-and SkyMaster™ true-color glass lenses specifically designed for optical clarity and durability. Offering protection against 100% UVA/UVB, they are the perfect combination of form meets function, and thus, perfect for high-profile summer events like Wimbledon. 

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Known for his dedication to authenticity both on-screen and off; Cruise entered the scene in a confident style statement. The Original Pilot reflects his being: classic, high-performance, and utterly cool. Seated a few places down from Cruise was the equally renowned actor Benedict Cumberbatch. The two were seen sharing laughs throughout the match, which occasioned quite a stir among guests and the media. Dressed in a light gray suit, Cumberbatch and Cruise in crisp aviators made for a wonderful juxtaposition of British grace with Hollywood edge. 

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Frame Specifications: 

Model: Original Pilot

Frame Colour: Silver

Colour Code: C2 BT CL GYG-P

Frame Type: Full Rim

Frame Shape: Aviator

Material: Metal

Lens Color: Green SkyMaster Glass

Polarized: No

Manufacturer: American Optical 

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Tom Cruise shining at British Wimbledon was not merely there to support a sport; it was a lesson in refined understatement. His American Optical sunglasses not just shielded him from the summer glare; they elevated a real commitment to timeless style, intelligent design, and true heritage. 

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