New Swarovski 7x Binocular (1 Viewer)

[proudpapa56]

Thank you for the two photos of the box!

At about: 7" x 8.5" x 2.5", looks like a big box for a little 7x21 pocket bino... !

 

[pm42]

There are 5 available from a reputable seller on Ebay.co.uk, worldwide delivery.

But being in the EU and because of Brexit, I ordered mine directly from Swaro. Delivery expected in 5 days.

 

[binomaniac]

Why is it so cheap in the UK? About only 600 euros.

 

[binomaniac]

Hi pm42, how much did you pay for Curio 7x21 from the factory?

 

[Mono]

Why is it so cheap in the UK? About only 600 euros.

Direct from Swarovski they are £630 or about €740

 

[pm42]

Why is it so cheap in the UK? About only 600 euros.

No idea. This is not the first time I've noticed that some products are cheaper in the UK since the Brexit but taxes & customs are here to prevent me from enjoying it. And I cannot order tea & marmelade from Fortnum & Mason which is a much bigger problem

Direct from Swarovski they are £630 or about €740

760€ to be exact.

 

[binomaniac]

Ok, thank you very much, so in five days I'm waiting for the first impressions!

 

[pm42]

Ok, thank you very much, so in five days I'm waiting for the first impressions!

I'll compare it to the Leica UV 8x20 and decide which one I'll keep. On the paper, the Swaro is better: wider FOV, bigger exit pupil but same size. And x7 vs x8 does not make a big difference for me.

 

[dries1]

Seems a bit steep in price for a small opera glass that gets barely used.

 

[pm42]

that gets barely used.

I'm impressed that you can say how much I use my binoculars without even knowing me.

 

[_Prism_]

Why is it so cheap in the UK? About only 600 euros.

Not sure where you saw that price, but from what I've seen they run £630 here in the UK (which works out to approx. $850 USD).

How much are they in the US? I don't see them listed on any major stores, only on eBay for the same price.

 

[_Prism_]

This is not the first time I've noticed that some products are cheaper in the UK since the Brexit but taxes & customs are here to prevent me from enjoying it. And I cannot order tea & marmelade from Fortnum & Mason which is a much bigger problem

Consider yourself lucky to be able to get things from the larger market of the EU tax free - a luxury we sadly no longer have here in the UK. Ever since Brexit, the prices of even the smallest items I used to frequently order from the EU have skyrocketed, and now frequently come with myriad taxes / surprise delivery charges / scammy courier fees / paperwork headaches...

 

[dries1]

PM42 you were the last person I was thinking about, really.

 

[ZDHart]

Seems a bit steep in price for a small opera glass that gets barely used.

My thoughts exactly. Great for the symphony hall and that's about it for me.

Very cute in orange two-tone, though, definitely a "curio".

But after 1.5 minutes with them, I will be reaching for my UVHD+ 8x32s. Bigger and heavier - yep, and well worth it.

(My Trinovid 8x20s have sat idle for decades, and I don't think the "curios" would fare much better... for me.)

 

[binomaniac]

ZHDHart, I totally agree with what you say about the superiority of UV HD 8X32 over Curio, I always said that you can't leave children to do men's work. Regarding Curio versus Trinovid 8x20, we have to think that 7x21 is a completely different animal from 8x20. Nearly 15 percent more field of view, the pupil wider by 20 percent in diameter which means much more brightness, and smaller magnification factor which means more image stability. All in all, you might be pleasantly surprised by the new Curio.

 

[pm42]

I totally agree with what you say about the superiority of UV HD 8X32 over Curio,

"Superiority" is a relative term. When I walk in a city with my camera, I have the 8x20 because they are small, lean and more than enough for the occasional architectural detail or bird in a park. Even my Leica 8x32 are too much in this case.
When I hike, I get the 8x32. When I watch the night sky and I'm sure I'll spend most of my time behind binoculars, I'll get the 8x42.
Each time, I one I get is the one that is "superior" for the day.

I hardly see the point of people saying "I have no use of something so I will tell you why it is too expensive". For instance, some of us have no use of spotting scopes but we do not spend our time in the dedicated forum to say so each time a new one is launched on the market.

 

[jan van daalen]

Hi PP,

Did you receive the orange ones?

Jan

 

[Stevenkelby]

"Superiority" is a relative term. When I walk in a city with my camera, I have the 8x20 because they are small, lean and more than enough for the occasional architectural detail or bird in a park. Even my Leica 8x32 are too much in this case.
When I hike, I get the 8x32. When I watch the night sky and I'm sure I'll spend most of my time behind binoculars, I'll get the 8x42.
Each time, I one I get is the one that is "superior" for the day.

I hardly see the point of people saying "I have no use of something so I will tell you why it is too expensive". For instance, some of us have no use of spotting scopes but we do not spend our time in the dedicated forum to say so each time a new one is launched on the market.

Yes!

It's like going to the town notice board and saying "But I don't want f*cling guitar lessons! 😂

 

[Swedpat]

I recently got NL Pure 8x42 and want to get a Swarovski compact glass as well. 7x21 is a very attractive format. But I wonder if the 7x21 is slippery. Swarovski's 25mm compacts have a rubberized surface and I really want a good grip.

 

[proudpapa56]

Hi PP,

Did you receive the orange ones?

Jan

Not yet, and no word on ETA. I really like this model, and when the dust has settled might just get one of the orange ones for myself.