ALPEN 7.3x32 BINOCULARS
I bought them for $25 - and I have googled and checked Alpen's website and they have no listing of 7.3x32 bins. I also found NO mention of bins matching this description on Google either. Is it possible that these were models that were never really advertised, or are older (say from the first year of Alpen's business)?
Here are the specs:
Alpen "SE" Special Edition
The Alpen SE Series is a high performance binocular with all the superior features of the Alpen Pro. Each model is fully waterproof, has long eye relief, and is fully multi-coated. Alpen SE binoculars meet the extreme all-weather needs of today's active adventurers. This sleek roof prism design has the look and performance required by the most dedicated sports optics users. When you need the highest performance binocular possible at an excellent price, a binocular that will handle anything Mother Nature throws at it, the Alpen SE is your choice.
Alpen SE Series Features:
* Sleek, stylish roof prism design
* Waterproof and nitrogen filled
* BAK4 optics for clear, bright, high resolution images
* Multi-coated optics for maximum brightness
* Long eye relief
* Ergonomic styling for tireless use and comfort
* Rubber armoring for protection and durability
* Soft rubber rain guards
* Stylish and durable carrying case
* Wide, premium quality embroidered neck strap
* Alpen's superb lifetime warranty
I wonder if I should email Alpen and ask about them, too? Unless someone here can shed some light on this mystery.
BTW - got them today and they are really nice - good FOV, optics are clear and bright, and the features are nice - good eye relief, too.
Found some more info - these are a number of years old, so perhaps they were produced back when Alpen was just starting out. Also found a link to SE bins:
http://www.abirdshome.com/alpense.html
But they don't show the 7.3x32 models - hmm.