Question regarding older model Leica binoculars

[ROGER SANCHEZ]

Hi guys, I need some help. I have an opportunity to buy some Leica 10x42 binoculars that were manufactured in 1999 for a great deal ($400). They're in great shape. My question is as follows.... Are those binoculars still comparable to today's high-end models? Or has the technology caught up? Are any production made binoculars these days better than those 17-year-old Leicas? I don't need them (I have 12x50 vortex razors and 10x42 Leupolds), but I'd love to have a set of high end binoculars. Thanks so much for your help!

Roger


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[wy-tex]

I'm willing to bet they will put new glass in them for you. Swarovski did for us at little to no cost for our older binos.It's worth contacting them and asking.

 

[Mr Drysdale]

Mine are at least that old and I love them. That's a bargain IMO! If you don't buy, hook me up.

 

[go_deep]

I just sent a 1977 leupold gold ring scope in, it came back with brand new glass. Doubt Leica would do anything different.

 

[GKPrice]

1999 Leicas will make your Vortex's look like they came from Bi-Mart