Today, Leica released new ZM 1 & ZM 2 watches in “Urban Green”. See the detailed coverage at Reddotforum.
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With the new models, Leica also introduced new straps, including a new Milanese stainless steel bracelet:
I have been wearing the new Milanese stainless steel bracelet for a while, and I love it:
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Additional information on the new Leica ZM 1 & ZM 2 “Urban Green” watches:
- Green-to-black fumé aluminum dial, vertically brushed by hand and milled from solid high-strength aluminum
- Rhodium-plated and diamond-cut indices and hands for enhanced legibility and refined contrast
- Patented Leica push-crown mechanism with zero-reset seconds and mode indicator
- Power reserve indicator with two gradually converging blades
- Quick-set date function via integrated pusher
- Choice of strap: stainless-steel Milanaise bracelet with deployant clasp (adjustable 195–215 mm) or black calfskin leather strap with green Alcantara lining and contrast stitching
- Red ceramic inlay in crown as a tribute to the Leica red dot
- Water-resistant to 50 meters
- Hand-wound mechanical movements developed and assembled in Germany
- Leica Caliber ZM 1: time, date, power reserve
- Leica Caliber ZM 2: time, date, power reserve, second time zone (GMT), and day/night indicator
- Made in Germany with two-year Leica warranty
The new Leica ZM 1 & ZM 2 Urban Green wow with an impressively elegant fumé noir dial
Today, Leica Camera AG is presenting its new watch series: the Leica ZM 1 Urban Green and the Leica ZM 2 Urban Green. Traditional Leica craftsmanship seamlessly integrates with innovation in the watch industry, resulting in timepieces that make a statement about nature’s elegance in form and function. The distinctive fumé noir dial features a rich gradient from green to black, paired with the sophisticated stainless steel Milanese strap, embodying the balance between natural beauty and modern urban aesthetics. Timeless, precise, grounded.
Nature forms the foundation of functional design and inspires harmony in every detail. It represents an appreciation for simplicity and reveals that nature’s beauty is woven into the finest details. The Leica ZM 1 and Leica ZM 2 Urban Green showcase minimalist aesthetics, featuring domed sapphire glass, finely blasted surfaces and a high-strength aluminium dial with thin parallel grooves known as satinage vertical, all contributing to their striking appeal. The rhodium-plated, diamond-cut indices and hands complete the refined Made in Germany craftsmanship.
The superior quality stainless-steel Milanese strap enhances the sophisticated design of the Leica ZM 1 and ZM 2 Urban Green, complementing the dial’s distinctive green-to-black gradient. Handcrafted with precision, featuring a solid, full satin finish, and bearing the original Leica engraving, the watch strap’s mesh-like material embraces every wrist, perfectly setting the tone for the new timepieces. The integrated, adjustable deployant buckle and quick-change spring bars on both sides exemplify meticulous craftsmanship and precision engineering.
First introduced in February 2022, the Leica ZM watch series features two models, the Leica ZM 1 and Leica ZM 2, each distinguished by a unique design language and innovative approaches to traditional timekeeping functions, honouring Leica’s legacy and its connection to the world of Leica cameras. The patented push-crown, inspired by the shutter release on Leica cameras, halts the movement with a single press, resets the second hand to zero, and introduces an innovative approach to time-setting in the watch industry. It therefore reimagines a function common to all watch brands in a distinctive way, making the ZM 1 and ZM 2 unmistakably Leica. The Leica ZM 2 also features a GMT function, allowing the wearer to track two time zones with a single set of hands, complemented by a day/night indicator for effortless readability. The ZM 1 and ZM 2 models are both equipped with a mechanical hand-wound movement developed by Leica and are now also available in the Urban Green style.
Leica has been synonymous with innovation, technical excellence and enduring design for over 150 years. The new Leica ZM 1 and ZM 2 Urban Green models uphold these principles, carrying forward a legacy of functional design, fine mechanical craftsmanship, and an uncompromising dedication to exceptional quality – creating timepieces that are both reliable and iconic.
The new Leica ZM 1 Urban Green and Leica ZM 2 Urban Green will be available globally from 28 May 2025 in select Leica Stores and the Leica Online Store. The recommended retail price for the Leica ZM 1 Urban Green is €10,800 including VAT, while the Leica ZM 2 Urban Green is priced at €14,600 including VAT.
