With its clean flowing lines, and the large thumb grooves on the rear of the body, the SL’s design was intentionally modernist. When introduced it was strikingly different to any other binocular, and even now it’s distinct from any other Porro model.
A Unique, Classic Design:
At the time of its introduction, the SL was notable for several reasons:- the distinctive lines and deep thumb grooves made it look like ‘something from the future’
- the lightly textured external finish added to the ultra-modern appearance
- it was both centre focus and air-tight, which was rare
- it made extensive use of synthetic materials for structural components, and
- it incorporated both a novel form of prism assembly and body construction
- the striking nature of the design created considerable interest in both the SL and Swarovski Optik
Texturing
In keeping with a modernist aesthetic, the SL had a minimally textured surface. This was in distinct contrast to the prominently ribbed but otherwise smooth ‘military style’ rubber armouring then used on binoculars. The minimally textured finish introduced on the SL went on to become the standard for later Swarovski products
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