Leica watches are now available for sale also at Leica Store Miami (as already reported). Previously, Leica watches could only be purchased from Leica Store LA and a few other selected stores around the world. Previous coverage of Leica L1 and L2 watches can be found here:
First, I want to mention that Leica Store LA now sells separately Ernst Leitz Werkstatten alligator straps ($350) for the Leica L1/L1 watch – they are much better quality than the original strap that comes with the watch: Here is a close-up of both straps side by side (alligator strap on the left, original strap […]
Many Leica fans are also watch aficionados – just check the Leica coverage at Hodinkee if you don’t believe me. I personally think that Leica made the right decision to start making watches – after all, third-party Leica watches have been around for decades (click on images for larger view):
Here is some additional coverage on the recently released Leica watch – first some hands-on pictures by Leica Store Singapore: Only 500 pieces from each model will be produced yearly (the Leica L1 is priced at $10,000 and the Leica L2, is $14,000).
I already reported that Leica had a “secret” presentation on their new L1 and L2 watches in November last year. Today, the Leica watches are already listed on the official Leica website:
The Leica L1 and L2 watches were announced back in 2018 and after the initial delay, it seems that we are getting closer to the official release according to this quote from Dr. Kaufmann (Chairman of Supervisory Board of Leica Camera AG):
I have a small update on the shipment situation of the new Leica L1 and L2 watches. There has been a delay and the new expected release time frame is by the end of 2019 (the original release date was autumn 2018). Initially, the new Leica L1 and L2 watches will be sold only in […]
The first reviews and some additional coverage of the new Leica L1 and L2 watches:
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