I have a set of Leuopold that I really liked. Until I started looking at higher end glass.
This year, I picked up a set of Vortex Razor 12 x 50 HD. Really high quality glass. Maybe not as good as Swarovski, but unless you are really in low light conditions at a long distance, but pretty close.
A note on Vortex, you can buy used with confidence. They have the best warranty in the business - lifetime that goes with the glass, so it isn't limited to the original purchaser.
In glass, you ABSOLUTELY get what you pay for.