Swarovski switch and lense cover

[S&L7x57]

I acquired a 2nd hand 1st gen Z6i recently that came with two accessories: the throw lever and a plastic snap on cover whose sole purpose seems to be to stop the illumination ret being switch on by accident. I have found this most useful for travelling as the switch is easily activated and there is no timed switch-off on the early Z61's. I have another identical scope and would like to get a plastic cover for this one too but can't find it listed anywhere. Does anybody have a spare one or know where I might buy one?
Also, is one stuck with the eye-watering cost of the Swaro eye lense cover or is there an aftermarket alternative? The size measures as just under 46mm.
Thanks in anticipation.

 

[BLUEROLL]

I acquired a 2nd hand 1st gen Z6i recently that came with two accessories: the throw lever and a plastic snap on cover whose sole purpose seems to be to stop the illumination ret being switch on by accident. I have found this most useful for travelling as the switch is easily activated and there is no timed switch-off on the early Z61's. I have another identical scope and would like to get a plastic cover for this one too but can't find it listed anywhere. Does anybody have a spare one or know where I might buy one?
Also, is one stuck with the eye-watering cost of the Swaro eye lense cover or is there an aftermarket alternative? The size measures as just under 46mm.
Thanks in anticipation.

I use Butler Creek caps on my Z8i

 

[Muntybuck5803]

@S&L7x57 I think your first port of call for the button cover should be Swarovski. As I’m sure you’re aware their customer service is awesome.
I once needed some bikini covers for an older Z5 and they sent them FOC. I also know others have had the same treatment.

Probably a good shout to drop them a line.

 

[big ears]

Can easily make you a neoprene cover.
See deer stalking equipment in classifieds for details

BE

 

[NickJ]

I am not sure Swaro make them any more, replaced by the eye-wateringly expensive metal ones....I bought a set for a new Z6i the week before they offered them free with every scope FFS!! They are metal and very well made but don't fold totally flat which is annoying.

The new Butler Creek ones are crap and break easily (they were the best) but the Vortex ones are OK, 44 looks closed though but they are rubber and stretch a bit Vortex Defender Flip Cap - Objective

Or...I hear BE's neoprene jobs as above are first class