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THEWORLD FAMOUS AUSTRIAN SWAROVSKI COMPANY HAVE BEEN IN EXISTENCE FORWELL OVER 100 YEARS AND WHEN THEIR `HABICHT` RANGE OF BINOCULARS WERELAUNCHED IN THE EARLY 1950`S, HIGH BUILD QUALITY AND OPTICALEXCELLENCE WERE KEY FEATURES OF THEIR DESIGN. THE COMPANY IS TODAY AMARKET LEADER AT THE TOP END OF THE OPTICS MARKET, PRODUCING SUPERBAND EXPENSIVE ROOF PRISM BINOCULARS BUT ALSO THE TRADITIONAL HABICHTPORROPRISM MODELS.TheSWAROVSKI HABICHT traditionalporroprisms provide superb optical performance within a lightweightand easy to use body.The10 x 40 model could lay claim to being the best 10 x 40 porroprismbinocular ever produced? Thisexample (from the late1950`s or early 1960`sI think) is in goodworkingcondition and is a joy to use. Thebody has obvious signs of wear, but nothing nasty and it remainsclean to handle. Itproduces the very bright high resolution images one would expect,with all controls working well. Collimationafter 60 years may not be perfect, but I have experienced no issuesmyself when using this binocular. Theoriginalocular rainguard isstill present, anda new microfibre lens cloth is supplied.Itcomes with a verygoodgermanbrown leather case withbothstrapsand a leather neck strap.Defects:ageandusage marks and some paint rub/loss externally particularlyfrom the hinges and objective tubes;lightcleaning marks/micro scratches on the objective lenses; some tinyinternal dust specks; collimation not 100% perfect.itake great care examining, using and describing the binoculars isell, and always get a second opinion. however, i am not aprofessional and my description is based on my experience and honestassessment; most examples i sell are at least 35 years old and theremay be other defects…….also, please remember, everyone`s eyes aredifferent…..SPECIFICATION:SWAROVSKI OPTIK TIROLHABICHT10x 40porroprismbinocular; made in AUSTRIA; serial number 115928;field of view 6.75degrees;weight 564grams; withaccessories 1106grams.Thesebinoculars will be thoroughly double wrapped & packed for thepurchaser and will be sent using a signed for service within the U.K.Carriage prices quoted are to mainland U.K. please contact me fora quote if you non-mainland.Iwill alsosend world wide using E BAY`s GLOBAL SHIPPING SERVICE Collectionis welcome. Paypalmuch preferred.Agoodopportunity to purchase a raretraditionalSWAROVSKIHABICHT10 x 40porroprismbinocular ingoodvintagecondition or make me a very veryVERYclose offer if you prefer.Anyquestions just ask I always respond.Ihave other good retro binoculars & scopes listed take a look- I always combine to make shipping costs as sensible as possible.Thankyou
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Category: Cameras and Photography:Telescopes and Binoculars:Binoculars and Monoculars
Location: Woodbridge