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mjm700 · 9 February 2022, 06:55 AM

Without getting into the watch itself, do we like the idea of Leica making a watch? I love Leica but I like watchmakers making watches and camera makers making cameras. Am i dead wrong?

https://leica-camera.com/en-US/World...ca/Leica-Watch

JParm · 9 February 2022, 07:24 AM

I don't mind them doing it - I just find the design rather bland and unoriginal. Hard pass.

enjoythemusic · 9 February 2022, 07:52 AM

It's been an ongoing project for years. Interesting details, wish they did a bit more 'pizzaz' with the movement as seen through the back tho.

scarlet knight · 9 February 2022, 08:13 AM

I admire Leica cameras. Always wanted one. As a photography buff, I think that cameras are going kaput as cellphone cameras continue to improve.

We have a Shun knife. They used to make Samurai swords till that industry declined.

Not sure that watches are any less anachronistic than cameras, though.

I once called my wife. I said I was on my way home, just had to stop at the bank and post office. She said I was the last person going to those places.

daveathall · 9 February 2022, 08:25 AM

I don't mind it at all, I think this one reminds me very much of IWC Pilots watch though. I absolutely love the IWC 3717.

AzPaul · 9 February 2022, 08:57 AM

The styling does nothing for me, but I welcome their entry to the field.

Chewbacca · 9 February 2022, 09:22 AM

I think it’s a brilliant extension and it’s actually not the first camera lens maker foray.

I had a Nikon watch, albeit made by Seiko private label, years ago.

I’d buy one of these but not if it’s Nomos, IWC or Glashutte money. Maybe if it’s Junghans Stowa or Tissot money.

Thanks for posting this op.

Blansky · 9 February 2022, 09:42 AM

Not really my style but I bet that crystal is sharp as a tack.

JParm · 9 February 2022, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

I think it’s a brilliant extension and it’s actually not the first camera lens maker foray.

I had a Nikon watch, albeit made by Seiko private label, years ago.

I’d buy one of these but not if it’s Nomos, IWC or Glashutte money. Maybe if it’s Junghans Stowa or Tissot money.

Thanks for posting this op.

MSRP of $10k, Chewy...not getting my money.

enjoythemusic · 9 February 2022, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Blansky

...I bet that crystal is sharp as a tack.

Chewbacca · 9 February 2022, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

MSRP of $10k, Chewy...not getting my money.

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Nope! Diamond hard pass.

ts3 · 9 February 2022, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjm700

Without getting into the watch itself, do we like the idea of Leica making a watch? I love Leica but I like watchmakers making watches and camera makers making cameras. Am i dead wrong?

https://leica-camera.com/en-US/World...ca/Leica-Watch

Silly move that I expect to be short lived and in the end a waste of money for them.

2bigalow · 9 February 2022, 10:58 AM

1st thought - Well that could interesting, always been a Leica fan

'click'

2nd thought - I like the dual time concept.

3rd thought - I wonder how much?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

I’d buy one of these but not if it’s Nomos, IWC or Glashutte money. Maybe if it’s Junghans Stowa or Tissot money.

4th thought - The Wookie has a good point.

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

MSRP of $10k, Chewy...not getting my money.

5th thought - Holy MF 10K!?

Lost train of thought.

Brain reboot - Anyone know what the Kardashians are up to lately?

enjoythemusic · 9 February 2022, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ts3

Silly move that I expect to be short lived and in the end a waste of money for them.

Agree it's a bit outside their normal products, yet the early film Leica cameras are quite impressive mechanically. So I kinda see the lateral move. Imho the dial and crown/pushers are great. Kudos to the visual stylist. Yet they missed the opportunity to bring the Leica camera theme into the movement / decoration to complete the package. jmho

DCheeta · 9 February 2022, 11:18 AM

Reminds me of when Mont Blanc started making watches, and that turned out pretty well actually.

But… 10K?! F that.

Scott_ · 9 February 2022, 12:36 PM

Well they've stopped making fully mechanical cameras (they're all digital now), so now they're making fully mechanical watches. As for the price of $10k, note that the newly-announced Leica M11 camera is $9k *without* a lens.

Scott_ · 9 February 2022, 12:39 PM

I will forever have an association between Leica and Rolex in my own mind because my first Rolex (1962 black OP) and my first Leica (M2) were both inherited from my uncle who bought them new in West Berlin in 1962 when he traveled there one summer as a college student. That said, if I'm spending $10k on a watch, it's far more likely to be on a Rolex than on a Leica. If I was going to hand that cash over to Leica, it would be for the M11.

ajw45 · 9 February 2022, 12:57 PM

No way. I imagine it's like the Leica phone which is also in the same category on the site - outsourced product with a massive premium after they slapped a Leica logo on it.

Kowaco · 9 February 2022, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Reminds me of when Mont Blanc started making watches, and that turned out pretty well actually.

But… 10K?! F that.

I’ve got a Mont Blanc umbrella

Moose500 · 9 February 2022, 01:20 PM

I am surprised Hodinkee isn’t involved in a collaboration

77T · 9 February 2022, 01:37 PM

New generation Leica cameras keep time, as well as time stamp digital image files.

What we really need is a Rolex watch that takes pictures. Like a spy camera.

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enjoythemusic · 9 February 2022, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 77T

What we really need is a Rolex watch that takes pictures. Like a spy camera.

Had one... sorta. The original Samsung Gear watch had a built-in camera on the watch band.

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justcruisin · 9 February 2022, 02:08 PM

I must admit, the GMT function is really well done and still includes date, power reserve, day/night indication…intriguing. 10k…ouch.

Rori · 9 February 2022, 06:26 PM

It seems they are officially launched now and their high end model L2 is gonna be around 14000. What? What are they thinking?

https://robbreport.com/style/watch-c...l2-1234662762/

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joli160 · 9 February 2022, 06:37 PM

I like the design and the movement looks great as well.
But I am a Leica fan so slightly biased.

padi56 · 9 February 2022, 06:42 PM

Thought this was the Rolex/Tudor watch discussion forum only, and not the Leica watch forum.

knighty88 · 9 February 2022, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Thought this was the Rolex/Tudor watch discussion forum only, and not the Leica watch forum.

Or you could just ask the mods to move the thread...

People make mistakes - even posting in the wrong sub forum. Nothing like having an inclusive space for all members hey.

Innocenti · 9 February 2022, 07:29 PM

I’m not offended or upset.

Watches look nice. Can’t see me ever owning one

DoraTheExplorerII · 9 February 2022, 07:40 PM

Its finally kind of a decent deal compared to a Rolex now

1William · 9 February 2022, 10:17 PM

Too much money for a watch with no history or watch brand credibility. Hard pass.

9 February 2022, 06:55 AM	#1
mjm700 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: US Posts: 395	Leica Watch, Really? Without getting into the watch itself, do we like the idea of Leica making a watch? I love Leica but I like watchmakers making watches and camera makers making cameras. Am i dead wrong? https://leica-camera.com/en-US/World...ca/Leica-Watch

9 February 2022, 07:24 AM	#2
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,568	I don't mind them doing it - I just find the design rather bland and unoriginal. Hard pass. __________________

9 February 2022, 07:52 AM	#3
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,161	It's been an ongoing project for years. Interesting details, wish they did a bit more 'pizzaz' with the movement as seen through the back tho. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

9 February 2022, 08:25 AM	#5
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	I don't mind it at all, I think this one reminds me very much of IWC Pilots watch though. I absolutely love the IWC 3717. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

9 February 2022, 08:57 AM	#6
AzPaul 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,878	The styling does nothing for me, but I welcome their entry to the field. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

9 February 2022, 08:13 AM	#4
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	I admire Leica cameras. Always wanted one. As a photography buff, I think that cameras are going kaput as cellphone cameras continue to improve. We have a Shun knife. They used to make Samurai swords till that industry declined. Not sure that watches are any less anachronistic than cameras, though. I once called my wife. I said I was on my way home, just had to stop at the bank and post office. She said I was the last person going to those places.

9 February 2022, 09:22 AM	#7
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	I think it’s a brilliant extension and it’s actually not the first camera lens maker foray. I had a Nikon watch, albeit made by Seiko private label, years ago. I’d buy one of these but not if it’s Nomos, IWC or Glashutte money. Maybe if it’s Junghans Stowa or Tissot money. Thanks for posting this op.

9 February 2022, 09:42 AM	#8
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,808	Not really my style but I bet that crystal is sharp as a tack. __________________ OlllllllO

9 February 2022, 11:18 AM	#15
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Reminds me of when Mont Blanc started making watches, and that turned out pretty well actually. But… 10K?! F that.

9 February 2022, 12:36 PM	#16
Scott_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Georgia Posts: 127	Well they've stopped making fully mechanical cameras (they're all digital now), so now they're making fully mechanical watches. As for the price of $10k, note that the newly-announced Leica M11 camera is $9k without a lens.

9 February 2022, 12:39 PM	#17
Scott_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Georgia Posts: 127	I will forever have an association between Leica and Rolex in my own mind because my first Rolex (1962 black OP) and my first Leica (M2) were both inherited from my uncle who bought them new in West Berlin in 1962 when he traveled there one summer as a college student. That said, if I'm spending $10k on a watch, it's far more likely to be on a Rolex than on a Leica. If I was going to hand that cash over to Leica, it would be for the M11.

9 February 2022, 12:57 PM	#18
ajw45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: NYC Posts: 462	No way. I imagine it's like the Leica phone which is also in the same category on the site - outsourced product with a massive premium after they slapped a Leica logo on it.

9 February 2022, 01:20 PM	#20
Moose500 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: St. Louis Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 353	I am surprised Hodinkee isn’t involved in a collaboration

9 February 2022, 01:37 PM	#21
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,010	New generation Leica cameras keep time, as well as time stamp digital image files. What we really need is a Rolex watch that takes pictures. Like a spy camera. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

9 February 2022, 02:08 PM	#23
justcruisin "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: CA Posts: 206	I must admit, the GMT function is really well done and still includes date, power reserve, day/night indication…intriguing. 10k…ouch.

9 February 2022, 06:26 PM	#24
Rori "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 3,592	New Leica watches! It seems they are officially launched now and their high end model L2 is gonna be around 14000. What? What are they thinking? https://robbreport.com/style/watch-c...l2-1234662762/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Good watches are made to tell time but some brands are obsessed to tell it in the most beautiful way possible.

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9 February 2022, 07:29 PM	#28
Innocenti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: UK Posts: 832	I’m not offended or upset. Watches look nice. Can’t see me ever owning one

9 February 2022, 07:40 PM	#29
DoraTheExplorerII "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 441	Its finally kind of a decent deal compared to a Rolex now

9 February 2022, 10:17 PM	#30
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	Too much money for a watch with no history or watch brand credibility. Hard pass.

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