Very welcoming and helpful. I arrived at South West Optics unannounced as I was staying nearby on holiday. The showroom was in a secure building and I was guided to the sales area. I had previously vi... See more
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South West Optics is the ultimate destination for nature enthusiasts. Home to the widest selection of Binoculars and Spotting Scopes in the UK. Located in Torquay, Devon, South West Optics was established in 1996 by Steve Rogers an avid bird watcher and optical specialist. Since Steve's recent retirement, the business has been purchased by 4Wildlife Limited who have a clear vision of becoming one of the leading names in the UK's wildlife scene, catering specifically to the needs of bird watchers and nature lovers. SW Optics is an official main UK dealer of renowned brands such as Swarovski Optik, Carl Zeiss, Leica, Kowa, HIKMICRO, Hawke Optics, Opticron, Vector Optics, Athlon, Vortex Optics, Delta Optics, Manfrotto- and many more! We bring you the best and most trusted names in the industry. We ensure a diverse range of options to suit your specific needs. Our wide selection extends beyond binoculars to thermal and night vision optics as well as spotting scopes. We enable you to explore and appreciate the beauty of nature with clarity and precision in all light conditions.
Nicholson Road, TQ2 7TD, Torquay, United Kingdom
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Very pleased with the prompt service I received
Good communication, easy transaction and delivery was on time. Thank you.
Excellent service, easy to order on line and delivered very quickly even over the Christmas period. Thank you
Excellent knowledge of the optic world,great service .
Item arrived next day. Well wrapped. Lots of information on the uses on the website which I found really useful.
Works well in low light as well as full dark. Still getting used to all the settings and tools
Is there anywhere I can find out how to remove the eyepuece to attach the flexible one? Can't find the info anywhere and don't want to break it
A very good deal on a scope with a tripod which saved me several hundred pounds. There was an issue with the order made through the website which delayed the dispatch of the order but, after I rang up, this was quickly sorted and I received it the next day.
When I phoned the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, I really couldn't fault the service from the initial call to receiving the scope a few days later.
I received my order quickly and it arrived well protected in the mail. The communications were helpful in updating me on the progress of the order.
I would have no hesitation in buying from South West Optics again.
Great service and the price was better than everywhere else.
Bought some 'Vortex Crossfire HD 10x50 Full Roof Prism Binoculars' for an upcoming trip to New Zealand. Quick delivery and cheaper than on Amazon! Look great at home - will see how we get on in NZ.
Super service! Able to speak to a staff member by phone and delivery was efficent and super quick. Glad I discovered your company.
I’ve always thought that buying from specialists adds to the pleasure of buying a special item . Russell in the Torquay showroom was extremely knowledgable and we spent a considerable amount of time discussing the various options . Although there is a vast ,almost overwhelming number of product reviews on YouTube nothing compares with discussing and reviewing a product with a specialist .
I went to SW Optics because I'd seen so many of their YouTube vids reviewing binoculars. Russell was superb to deal with. Most helpful, extremely knowledgeable and very patient with my endless questions. The binoculars had to come from Austria and he reckoned a fortnight. I had them within a week. The binos are amazing.
Superb customer service from beginning to end.
Russell was engaged in giving great advice from the off when I made an enquiry regarding a trade-in and subsequent replacement binoculars.
Would highly recommend.
Ordered a new pair of binoculars and they arrived the next day. Can’t say much else other than, excellent service.
The order and delivery process was faultless. The item it self looks great and seemed really good. It’s a Christmas present for the wife so can’t really review properly until then. Thanks.
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