I’ve tried on most of the Leica watches but have yet to pull the trigger. The ZM-12 is really nice but sits a bit small on my wrists and I’m not into the current trend of smaller timepieces. The ZM2 appeals to me and I may have another look at it.
I think Leica missed an opportunity by not having a sunny 16 dial complication/calculator like some others have done. See Horage for an example. That would have been a nice homage to photography.
flash wrote:
I’ve tried on most of the Leica watches but have yet to pull the trigger. The ZM-12 is really nice but sits a bit small on my wrists and I’m not into the current trend of smaller timepieces. The ZM2 appeals to me and I may have another look at it.
I think Leica missed an opportunity by not having a sunny 16 dial complication/calculator like some others have done. See Horage for an example. That would have been a nice homage to photography.
Gordon
When you tried on the Leica watches, were they comfortable?
Or did they scratch your wrist?
Desmolicious wrote:
When you tried on the Leica watches, were they comfortable?
Or did they scratch your wrist?
Yes. Leica store Sydney has them to try on. Except the ZM2 which would be my preference.
I found them comfortable. I tend to prefer either leather or a bracelet over synthetics, which can irritate. I didn’t have any issues with the Leica bracelets pulling hairs or scratching me. I have an 18.5cm wrist so larger than average but not giant. So bracelets usually aren’t a problem for me. Smaller wrists can find bracelets less comfortable.
My favourite bracelet is the Omega titanium mesh bracelet. Some don’t get on with it due to its massive clasp and limited flexibility. But it feels like they made it for me on my wrist. So it’s likely I’m the strange one. K certainly thinks so. I wouldn’t use my experience as a guide to watch comfort for others.
Desmolicious wrote:
When you tried on the Leica watches, were they comfortable?
Or did they scratch your wrist?
Similar to the Leica analog cameras the Leica analog watches offer the scratch feature as a random feature. Sometimes you get lucky and they scratch. Most often they don't, disapointing many buyers.
flash wrote:
I’ve tried on most of the Leica watches but have yet to pull the trigger. The ZM-12 is really nice but sits a bit small on my wrists and I’m not into the current trend of smaller timepieces. The ZM2 appeals to me and I may have another look at it.
I think Leica missed an opportunity by not having a sunny 16 dial complication/calculator like some others have done. See Horage for an example. That would have been a nice homage to photography.
Gordon
That Horage Lensman 2 is a very cool implementation. I really like their watches and bought their Autark Titanium Tourbillon last year. If I end up getting a Leica M-A this year, I may get a Lensman 2 as well as an accompaniment.
Arka wrote:
That Horage Lensman 2 is a very cool implementation. I really like their watches and bought their Autark Titanium Tourbillon last year. If I end up getting a Leica M-A this year, I may get a Lensman 2 as well as an accompaniment.
It’s lovely, if not a bit small on me. But K likes it and has *borrowed* mine. On mine the bezel is extremely tight and difficult to turn. I must remember to reach out and have that fixed.
For those without the desire to spend that kind of money there are a few cheaper alternatives. This one is decent.
I like the Leica watches, but for a company that doesn't have a lot of (recent) street cred or brand presence in the luxury watch space, the pricing feels aggressive. If I were to spend $8-20K on a watch, I don't see myself choosing a Leica over one of the Swiss majors, especially since the Leica watches don't really distinguish themselves all that much mechanically.
Arka wrote:
If I were to spend $8-20K on a watch, I don't see myself choosing a Leica over one of the Swiss majors, especially since the Leica watches don't really distinguish themselves all that much mechanically.
And if you want something german because swiss watches are so common, Lange & Söhne and Glashütte Original are interesting.
I almost bought a Senator Excellence Date Panorama a few years ago but as a geek, I only wear an Apple Watch those days because one cannot pay or send a text with a mechanical watch.
So I gave mine to my son
I don't collect watches and also wouldn't spend as much as Leica's price tag for one of them. Nevertheless, an often overlooked "issue" for all kind of watches is the battery change due after 3-4 years. Some require to be sent back to the store where the watch was purchased, for others you can try a jeweler/watch repair shop and hope for the best. In short, my next wrist watch will be one which doesn't require a battery.
retrofocus wrote:
I don't collect watches and also wouldn't spend as much as Leica's price tag for one of them. Nevertheless, an often overlooked "issue" for all kind of watches is the battery change due after 3-4 years. Some require to be sent back to the store where the watch was purchased, for others you can try a jeweler/watch repair shop and hope for the best. In short, my next wrist watch will be one which doesn't require a battery.
Yep, my watch is solar powered and has not required any maintenance coming on 30 years.
retrofocus wrote:
I don't collect watches and also wouldn't spend as much as Leica's price tag for one of them. Nevertheless, an often overlooked "issue" for all kind of watches is the battery change due after 3-4 years. Some require to be sent back to the store where the watch was purchased, for others you can try a jeweler/watch repair shop and hope for the best. In short, my next wrist watch will be one which doesn't require a battery.
really? I guess you have never serviced a Patek, which obviously doesn't require a battery, but service costs $3000+
Marcus Stein wrote:
really? I guess you have never serviced a Patek, which obviously doesn't require a battery, but service costs $3000+
You can always jump to an extreme like with this luxury brand. There are many other good Swiss brands for more reasonable prices which don't require a battery (either solar or energized by mechanical motion). I probably would look into the max. $500 range for such watch.
Marcus Stein wrote:
How dare leica owners wear watches other than Patek!
Because one can't buy them . The worldwide boutiques do not sell it to anyone with a residence more than 200 meters from the boutique, and the local dealers are all sold out.
pmeheut wrote:
And if you want something german because swiss watches are so common, Lange & Söhne and Glashütte Original are interesting.
I almost bought a Senator Excellence Date Panorama a few years ago but as a geek, I only wear an Apple Watch those days because one cannot pay or send a text with a mechanical watch.
So I gave mine to my son
Put one on each wrist? Why not geek out?
If Leica could figure out how to implement an incident light meter in a watch, that IMO would be a cool accompaniment to an M film camera.
. The worldwide boutiques do not sell it to anyone with a residence more than 200 meters from the boutique, and the local dealers are all sold out.