
Leica Camera released a new video series called “People behind the Leica Watch” (see previous coverage of Leica watches)
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):
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):
One of our sponsors M&K Kamera has two Leica special editions pocket watches from 1993 listed for sale on eBay (priced between $2,400 and $3,400): Leica special edition pocket watch #741 Leica special edition pocket watch #749 I have not seen any recent updates on the new Leica L1 and L2 watches. Additional pictures: