Review on Silva Ranger Mini Compass Black by Chad Rosier

I read that Silva is one of the highest quality compass manufacturers so I decided to spend a little more to get this model. The description sounds great and it seems like a good compass design. However, I assume it was made quickly and cheaply as it already had a large bubble in the liquid when I received it. Inside, the bubble is already about a quarter of an inch at room temperature. I'm assuming it will be significantly larger when it's cold. I see others have encountered the same complaint with the Silva range of compasses. My guess is that Silva's reputation was earned in the past when they might have been in production themselves. The packaging says "Made in China" so it looks like they're cutting costs by outsourcing to a cheaper, lower-quality manufacturer. I am sending it back and will try another brand for a quality compass. At least I think I could go for a much cheaper option of the same quality and save money.