Many companies offer the no hassle replacement, sometimes over the counter, even for lost product.
There is a large investment in the construction of a Swarovski Optik optical product. Each is handmade with the finest in material and craftsmanship. The other manufacturers are telling you how little they have invested in the quality of the components and in the quality of construction of their product. The truth of the matter is that it is easier and less expensive to throw their product in the trash can than to be concerned with it's repair. Swarovski Optik products are not disposable in an era of disposability.