Maybe it's the woman in me, but I am a sucker for
boutique brands of
binoculars and, when given a choice, I will even go with a boutique model option when offered in a binocular. My two favorites in this category are the
Leica Ultravid BL binocular and the Swarovski Crystal Pocket binocular. Sure, I could have gone with the more practical armoring on the Leica by selecting the BR version, but just something about that classic leather covering of the BL that makes me drool. It is pure class in an already very classy compact binocular. Elegance is the word I use to describe my
Swarovski Crystal Nabucco binocular. I was already a fan of Swarovski crystal, anyway, so to get a Swarovski binocular with Swarovski crystal imbedded in the body was just too much. I may wear jeans to the opera, but when it comes to binoculars, I'll be the best dressed gal, there, with my Swarovski Crystal.