Sorry to jump in so late.
I own a good few 80s Gold Crowns. About four 4x32s, a beautiful little 4x32 Compact and a 4x40. All lovely with great glass. All always used on springers, all fine and keepers.
I also own a couple of the modern Air Kings, a 4x32AO and 2-7x32AO which I rate very highly.