Fake or not? (1 Viewer)

[Nikkotor]

Dears,

I'm going to buy these binoculars. This is a Carl Zeiss 8*20 T*Conquest Compact. But I heard that this model is often faked. How can you tell if it's fake or not? I am confused by the crooked inscription on the bag.

Thanks.

 

[Alexander Stöhr]

Hello,
welcome to Birdforum!

As there are many knowledgeable/expert people here, you may well get an answer. I hope so and thanks from me too!
But you may well contact Zeiss directly with the pictures and the visible serial number: Don’t hesitate to contact us.

 

[Nikkotor]

Hello,
welcome to Birdforum!

As there are many knowledgeable/expert people here, you may well get an answer. I hope so and thanks from me too!
But you may well contact Zeiss directly with the pictures and the visible serial number: Don’t hesitate to contact us.

Huge thanks for that link! I hope they can help me.

 

[Foss]

To my eye, they look legit. However the binocular serial number does not seem to match the label on the booklet (third photo).

 

[mwhogue]

To my eye, they look legit. However the binocular serial number does not seem to match the label on the booklet (third photo).

Foss,

Sharp observation. Agree everything else looks legit, including the case.

Mike

 

[tenex]

Presumably the "Nord Stream" logo on the case indicates that the pipeline company gave out binoculars at some event, possibly to their employees, so not a problem, maybe even a further clue that they're genuine? I don't know what the presumption would be in Russia.

 

[mwhogue]

Presumably the "Nord Stream" logo on the case indicates that the pipeline company gave out binoculars at some event, possibly to their employees, so not a problem, maybe even a further clue that they're genuine?

That sounds reasonable. On a quick search I found one for sale in the US for $507.00 (?!)

Doesn't look like the bins pictured have seen much use, if any. Of interest, the diopter knob is not knurled, unlike the focusing knob.

@Nikkotor let us know how it goes.

Mike

 

[dries1]

A rare item, Nord Stream is no more.

 

[Nikkotor]

That sounds reasonable. On a quick search I found one for sale in the US for $507.00 (?!)

Doesn't look like the bins pictured have seen much use, if any. Of interest, the diopter knob is not knurled, unlike the focusing knob.

@Nikkotor let us know how it goes.

Mike

Sorry, I missed the opportunity to buy this item. Someone took it already.
Maybe it is a sign for me to stick on the precious three - VP 8x25, Curio 7x21 or UV 8x20... These options are still available.