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Monarch ATB 8x36 vs SHE ATB vs 8x36 (1 Viewer)

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Monarch ATB 8x36 vs Monarch SHE ATB 8x36

Are there differences between these two binoculars besides the color?

The specifications on the website seem identical - including all optical measurements, and size/weight to the mm/gram - but given the $150 differential in MSRP (and taking into account the bag and leather strap that comes with the "SHE") surely there must be some difference?

If one (say my girlfriend) can get over the color, are the "SHE"'s a good/great value at $130?

http://www.nikonhunting.com/products/binoculars/monarch_atb/8x36/7513

http://www.nikonhunting.com/products/binoculars/nikon_she_atb/8x36/8237
 
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I am thinking they are both the same. The plum color has a small market, so they are
discounting them to sell. I would think that would be a good deal.

Jerry
 
The Nikon SHE ATB 8x36 & 10x36 binos were a marketing venture with Pam Zaitz who owns SHE Safari & SHE Outdoor Apparel, and is one of Nikons hunting pros. Originally when these were introduced they were selling for about $100 more than the regular ATB Monarchs. Looks like Nikon is dumping them at the $129 price.
 
walternewton said:
Are there differences between these two binoculars besides the color?

The specifications on the website seem identical - including all optical measurements, and size/weight to the mm/gram - but given the $150 differential in MSRP (and taking into account the bag and leather strap that comes with the "SHE") surely there must be some difference?

If one (say my girlfriend) can get over the color, are the "SHE"'s a good/great value at $130?

http://www.nikonhunting.com/products/binoculars/monarch_atb/8x36/7513

http://www.nikonhunting.com/products/binoculars/nikon_she_atb/8x36/8237
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Same wine, different bottles. If they are for your significant other be sure she will want a feminized pair of binoculars. Many women don't want things like binoculars, bicycles, fishing rods, etc., that are colored especially for women.
 
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