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Are Nikon binoculars made in Japan or China?
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Whether Nikon binoculars are made in Japan or China depends on the model. All of the brand's high-end binoculars come from Japanese factories. However, Chinese facilities produce some entry-level models. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of vintage binoculars.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Mid Century Japanese Fuji Meibo Naval Binocular Nardo Grey
Brass -Original box
By Fuji Meibo
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Japanese Fuji Meibo Observation Binoculars 15 x 80 - 4 degree field of view.
A large pair of
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Big Eye Japanese Navy Nikon 20 × 120 Binoculars
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large and powerful binoculars made by the Japanese company Nikon in the 1950s
An elegant and
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Observation Binoculars by Toko, Japan, 20 X 120
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Japanese Ex-navy 20 x 120 binoculars.
A large pair of Japanese ex-navy observation binoculars
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Industrial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
$20,562 Sale Price
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Cold War Japanese Defence Agency 15x80 Binoculars with Illumination Control
By Kowa
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Japanese Type 65 Naval Binoculars (1984) by Kowa – With Full Illumination Controls
This outstanding
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
PRELUDE - Vintage Compact Binoculars/Opera Glasses - Japan - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
PRELUDE - Vintage travel size folding binoculars for bird watching or the opera - 3 x 25 m/m
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Cold War Japanese Defence Agency 20x 120 Binoculars with Illumination Control
By Kowa
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Tokyo Optical Company 20 x 120 Naval Binoculars official issue for the Japan Defence Agency
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze


