Daily Pampering: Swarovski Crystal Pocket binoculars

by Melanie Nayer on

Binoculars can be an accessory – just as Swarovski, the crystal-clad designer who adorns necks and wrists everywhere.

Swarovski Optik is part of the Swarovski company and for $2,000, you can own a pair of the elite binoculars made with the Swarovski touch. There are 22 models of binoculars available, each grouped into one of six series, including the elite Crystal Pocket series with three models of crystal covered binoculars.

The Crystal Pocket series offers fashionable travelers binoculars that fit right into your pocket, so you don’t have to worry about bulging handbags or unsightly cases at your next night at the opera or bird watching from your yacht. The Crystal Pocket series has binoculars with grips covered in crystals, of course, and certainly makes a statement.

But do they work? The magnifications available on Swarovski’s binoculars are 7X, 8X, 8.5X, 10X and 15X, so it’s likely you’ll get a good view no matter where you look. The least expensive Swarovski model costs the better part of $1,000 and the most expensive model around $2,000.

Are you worth it? We think so.

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Photo of the Day (10.25.09)

by Jeremy Kressmann on

A famous landmark need not be the subject of your travel photos. As Flickr user justin fain demonstrates in today’s choice, sometimes an alternate perspective is all that’s needed to make your photo shine. The wonderful texture of the binoculars, coupled with the blurry silhouette of the lighthouse in the back, lend this image a great sense of depth and visual interest. You almost feel like you’re right there on the seaside, ready to take a look for yourself.

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SkyMall Monday: Digital Nightvision Scope

by Mike Barish on

Outside of the SkyMall Monday Headquarters, I’ve seen some epically beautifully things. Soaring mountains, raging waterfalls and rolling meadows that stretched towards what seemed like an infinite horizon. Yep, the world is a beautiful place. But, sometimes that beauty is hiding. Sometimes, that beauty tries to evade you. Sometimes, you have to hunt for that beauty. You see, from time to time, the greatest natural wonder is also the most clever: human. What’s more beautiful than a young lady who perhaps you once datedl. Or who is living in a fifth floor apartment? Or whose court ordered restraining order requires you to stay 100 yards from her? Yes, that is the truest of beauties. But how does one appreciate this gorgeous scenery when the sun goes down? And how does one gaze upon its wonder from a distance approved by local law enforcement? Thankfully, SkyMall understands that beauty is not always about mountains and waterfalls that everyone can share. Sometimes it’s about a beauty that only you deserve to see. And in those complicated times, there’s no better tool for the lover of beauty than the 250′ Digital Nightvision Scope.

With its 250′ range and six hours of battery life, it’s a shame that it doesn’t come with a sandwich, because you’re going to be lurking in the bushes for a while. Now, neither distance nor darkness will stop you from appreciating the natural beauty of that girl who just doesn’t understand that only you can make her happy. Don’t think that a Digital Nightvision Scope is the way to appreciate all the beauty that the world has to offer? Why won’t you people just leave me alone? Well, at least the official SkyMall product description understands me.

Perfect for late night counter-surveillance or daytime surveillance operations…With the help of a tripod, it can be used for stationary long-term viewing as well as for video recording on peripheral equipment.

She will be mine. Oh yes, she will be mine. Sure, you could use the Digital Nightvision Scope to view those mountains and waterfalls and meadows. But that scenery won’t help you pleasure yourself (unless mountains are your thing, freak).

So, fix yourself a sandwich, grab your favorite lotion and bring the Digital Nightvision Scope with you as you perch yourself on your favorite tree branch. You finally have a room with a view.

Check out all of the previous SkyMall Monday posts HERE.