20x120 Toko Big Eye binoculars
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20x120 Toko Big Eye binoculars
I’m interested in hearing what everyone thinks they’re worth. I want to know if I overpaid, underpaid, etc.
In the end, I really don’t care because I already bought them and no way am I returning them.
I’m not gonna say how much I paid and I won’t get my feelings hurt no matter what estimate anyone makes. I’m happy with my purchase and that’s all that matters to me.
Thanks!
Toko Big Eye 20x120 Japanese Naval binoculars (1944) on a custom made mount.
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Re: 20x120 Toko Big Eye binoculars
If anyone knows the English translation of the writing on the brass plate. Please tell me.
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I found these eBay postings .
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Japane ... 3718485365
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOKO-20x120- ... SwHptcWNtR
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Re: 20x120 Toko Big Eye binoculars
Also, they were manufactured in 1940 and purchased at an estate sale.
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Toko Big Eye 20x120 Japanese Naval binoculars (1944) on a custom made mount.
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Re: 20x120 Toko Big Eye binoculars
*22.5 degree inclined eyepieces
*Erfle eyepieces
*60 degree
*Large, Porro 2 prisms w/exit face angled at 22.5 degrees
*Swiveling Rhomboid Prisms to adjust IPD
*Performance rating= EXCELLENT
This information was acquired from:
http://home.europa.com/~telscope/japanbin.txt
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Re: 20x120 Toko Big Eye binoculars
Looking forward to your "first light" report and review.
All the best,
Dean
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I have no idea what you’re talking about... what Ebay ad...
What’s Ebay?
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I moved this topic from the
Cheers,
JT
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I didn't mention Ebay. Did you get something on Ebay?...Saganwannabe wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:39 am Thanks Dean
I have no idea what you’re talking about... what Ebay ad...
What’s Ebay?
Binos: Steiner Wildlife XP 10x26, Swarovski 8x30 Habicht, Zeiss SFL 8x40, Vanguard Endeavour 10.5x45, Fuji FMTR-SX 10x50, Tak 22x60, Orion Resolux 15x70
Eyepieces: way too many (is that possible?), but I do like my TV 32mm plossl, 13mm Nagler T6, 27mm Panoptic and 3-6mm Nagler zoom, plus Fujiyama 18mm and 25mm orthos and Tak 7.5mm LE
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Re: 20x120 Toko Big Eye binoculars
Line #1- Modified 12cm high angle binoculars
Line #2- MARINE weight 23.300kg
Line #3- Number 158
Line #4- SHOWA 19th April
Line #5- Made by TOKO
And.....
English translation of round, brass, desiccant cover:
Open-Close
Desiccant
Cover
Toko Big Eye 20x120 Japanese Naval binoculars (1944) on a custom made mount.
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Refractors: ES AR152 f/6.5 Achromat on Twilight II, Celestron 102mm XLT f/9.8 on Celestron Heavy Duty Alt Az mount, KOWA 90mm spotting scope
Binoculars: Celestron SkyMaster 15x70, Bushnell 10x50
Eyepieces: Various, GSO Superview, 9mm Plossl, Celestron 25mm Plossl
Camera: ZWO ASI 120
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Re: 20x120 Toko Big Eye binoculars
The Japanese would place these big binos in a “crow’s nest” 90 ft above the deck to scan for ships, subs, & planes.
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Re: 20x120 Toko Big Eye binoculars
I feel like a kid on Christmas
Toko Big Eye 20x120 Japanese Naval binoculars (1944) on a custom made mount.
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