This is a pair of vintage W. Watson & Sons London x6 British military binoculars with serial No. 2293. The binoculars have 6x magnification, 30mm objective lens diameter, and with individual eyepiece focusing. The binoculars are in good working order for their age and services.
Some main features:
Model: W. Watson & Sons London x6. Serial No. 2293
Magnification: 6x
Objective lenses diameter: 30mm
Eye lens diameter: approx. 12mm
Individual eyepiece focusing
Solid metal construction with durable leather armouring
Size (when open): 175(W) x 115(H) x 50(D)mm
Weight: 755g (1.6 lb.)
- Comes with original leather case and leather straps.
Note: The original embossed marks on the prism plates are partially worn due to age and services, although these can be seen under glasses and are shown on the top left prism plate as: W Watson & Sons Ltd., London; and on the top right prism plate: x6, 2293
These binoculars were probably produced in early during WW1.
Apart from the wear and tear to the binocular surface and to the leather case, there are no damages to binocular body and to the external or internal lenses and prisms. Some of the lenses have been cleaned where possible (i.e., objective lenses, eyepieces and some prism surfaces). The performance can be improved further if the left eyepiece set could be opened and cleaned. The binoculars are in collimation with good images for their age. Please see photos for more details.
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