Leica is a brand synonymous with cameras but now it is announcing its first timepieces with the L1 and L2 watches. Leica is known not just for cameras but in producing binoculars, rangefinders, gun optics, and other devices with great optical lenses. This is the first time the company delved into watches though. The Leica L1 and L2 are luxurious, premium wristwatches. Both will feature a patented push crown as well. The watches' exterior design was made in collaboration with Professor Achim Heine who also had a hand in other Leica designs in the past.
The L1 and L2 watches, as a result,
showcases Leica's signature look with red accents and precisely engineered
parts like the hands, stainless steel case, crowns, and clear watch dome. The dome
itself will remind you of the glass covering its camera's lenses.
Both watches are powered by a mechanical
mechanism that has been totally redesigned and is manually wound. The movement
is visible through the transparent back of the watch, which is made of
scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. It also features 50-meter ATM water
resistance. The USD 10K Leica L1 features a veal leather strap while the USD
14K Leica L2 features an alligator leather strap and an alternate time zone
viewable via a second crown.
International price with direct to PHP
conversion (no taxes and duties yet):
- Leica L1 - USD 10,000
- Leica L2 - USD 14,000
For now, only China, Singapore, Japan, the
United States, Austria, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates will be able to
purchase Leica wristwatches at select Leica stores worldwide.
- China - Leica Store Shanghai Xintiandi
- Singapore - Leica Store Raffles Hotel Arcade
- Japan - Leica Store Tokyo Ginza
- USA - Leica Store Los Angeles
- Austria - Leica Store Vienna
- Russia - Leica Store Moscow GUM
- United Arab Emirates - Leica Store Dubai Mall
The watches will make a dent in your
wallet with the Leica L1 costing USD 10,000 and the Leica L2 costing USD
14,000.
