My trusty old Swift binoculars broke near the end of last season… one objective lens sheared right off at the threads, probably as a result of being dropped, or banged against a rock, or something. I tried a few different approaches to repair them, but ultimately I think they’d need a new barrel.
I spent the remainder of my REI rebate this year on a new pair of binoculars. These are of a different optical design (roof prism rather than porro prism) that allows them to be smaller, more damage-resistant, and waterproof. But other than that, their specs and performance are remarkably similar.