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    Swarovski 8x30W: exact dating and cleaning vulcanite

    Transmax gets mentioned in this and several other BF threads. With John Roberts excellent charts I was able to date my Habicht 6x30 to 1990. The coatings on mine reflect the same colors as yours. I would agree with your comments and would say the view is quite enjoyable. But a side-by-side...
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    Swarovski 8x30W: exact dating and cleaning vulcanite

    I think Swarovski will be your best source for determining a production year. Guesstimating from the table I wonder if that serial number might be from the late 1970's to early 1980's. It was a popular design.
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    Swarovski 8x30W: exact dating and cleaning vulcanite

    I wonder if 1/80 at the bottom of one page represents the month and year of printing. A water dampened towel works well for leatherette cleaning.
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