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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ceasar" data-source="post: 1611305" data-attributes="member: 26155">Perhaps it is made in Europe?  But it doesn't sound economically feasible to manufacture a single line in Europe and the rest of the lines in East Asia.  Even if Schott glass is used.  It would be cheaper to ship the glass blanks to Asia to make the lenses.  The costs of production materials,  setup and the hiring of experienced technicians etc. in Europe would be onerous.  Of course, the binocular could be farmed out to Leica.  This would help keep Leica's work force active during slow periods and avoid lay offs.Leica would never admit this of course.  They only make one grade of binocular.Or all the parts could be made in East Asia and shipped back to Germany for final assembly.  I believe this is what Leupold does with some of their lines.  So............?  Find out if Minox's work force in Germany is up to the task of doing this!Bob</blockquote>