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Message: <blockquote data-quote="delwain" data-source="post: 3276431" data-attributes="member: 133272">Hi, does anybody know when these Habichts became waterproof? I have an older set of 10x40s with a serial of 124597 (1960's? I emailed swaro about them and they could only tell me they were pre-1980; also they did not tell me anything more than "the newer ones are waterproof", with no specificity) and assume they are not waterproof, but I know that the new version is. When did that happen? Any serial numbers to look out for if I wanted the certifiably waterproof version?The view on mine is outstanding and my scale reads 582g without lens covers, rain guards, or straps (which I don't have anyway).Thanks in advance!-dw</blockquote>