History
Wilhelm Swarovski began producing binoculars in 1935, and this business expanded during World War II. The modern company developed from the Swarovski binocular production factory, and was established as a separate optical company in 1949.
- 1935 First Swarovski binoculars, which was a 6x30
- 1949 Formation of Swarovski Optik
- 1959 First Swarovski Optik rifle scope (4x32)
- 1967 First Swarovski Optik extendable spotting scope (30x75)
- 1991 First AT 80 telescope
- 1993 First hunting rifle scope with reticle illumination
- 1995 First rifle scope with integrated laser range finder
- 1999 First binoculars with wrap-around grip, named EL
- 2007 First Swarovski rifle scope with 6x zoom
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