I'm kinda fond of my 10x40 Nikon Monarchs. I don't know if they make the model any more. Very clear, good exit pupil, great edge sharpness. The downside is they don't focus much closer than 25 feet, which limit them for birding, but they are waterproof and armored, so they are great for hunting and other field work.

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Even older, even crankier....