Leica Camera released new watch straps for the ZM 1 & ZM 2 models that are 100% eco-friendly and crafted from premium natural materials in Canvas Beige, Hemp Nature, and Jeans Blue. The classic calf leather straps are available in Adria Blue and Nubuck Castano:
Today, Leica released new ZM 1 & ZM 2 watches in “Urban Green”. See the detailed coverage at Reddotforum. Leica watches are sold exclusively at Leica stores worldwide – check our sponsors at Leica Miami and Leica Lisse for details. With the new models, Leica also introduced new straps, including a new Milanese stainless steel bracelet: […]
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:
