It is true that Opticron have a good customer service... but... since Brexit I'm afraid to say that their service from the EU is at least slower than it used to be, especially if something is to be sent back (and has to go through customs, fees, etc.). I recently had to purchase a new set of eyecups for my Traveller 8x32 (which I love) and it was quite pricy (because of the Pound/Euro exchange, and then there is the issue with shipping. In my case, the eyecups were 24 GBP (around 28 Eur), but the shipping from the UK to Spain was another 12 GBP ( around 14 Eur), and then there's import fees. So this is not to discourage you, but the simple and ugly truth is that it will be more difficult/expensive to get your binoculars fixed or get new parts from a brand in the UK than from a brand within the EU (like Zeiss, Swarovski or Meopta). Just something to think about. Needless to say, I have nothing against Opticron, I've been amazed by my MM3ED 60 and simply love my Traveller 8x32 to bits, but I am also aware about some nuisances that might arise from the fact that it is no longer an EU brand.
Comparing the Conquest HD 8x32 and my Swarovski 8x32 ELSV I really thought the Conquest HD were a terrific value, and that if you use them you hardly miss anything, they are that good. I also had the Conquest HD in 8x42, but I prefer the 8x32 by far. As for value, I'd say that probably a 2nd hand Meopta (which can be had for something like 400 - 500 € with a bit of luck and patience) is a really unbeatable proposition, as long as you don't mind the weight of their 42 mm series, which is basically their only weak point.
Comparing the Conquest HD 8x32 and my Swarovski 8x32 ELSV I really thought the Conquest HD were a terrific value, and that if you use them you hardly miss anything, they are that good. I also had the Conquest HD in 8x42, but I prefer the 8x32 by far. As for value, I'd say that probably a 2nd hand Meopta (which can be had for something like 400 - 500 € with a bit of luck and patience) is a really unbeatable proposition, as long as you don't mind the weight of their 42 mm series, which is basically their only weak point.