Leica Watch - L1 and L2 models

In 2022 the new Leica L1 and Leica L2 watch models are finally available with prices of Euro 9,500 and Euro 13,500, respectively.

In 2018 we anticipated that Leica, the renowned German camera manufacturer based in Wetzlar, was expanding its product range with a new line of mechanical watches made in small series (you can read our original article here).

It took more time than expected but the new Leica L1 and Leica L2 watch models are finally available.

Combining flawless quality with a clean and functional design, the two watches were designed by Professor Achim Heine, responsible for the design of many Leica Camera products over the years.

Leica’s design principles are recognizable in several details including the minimalist hands and indexes, the shape of the stainless-steel case, the special fluting on the crown and the domed sapphire crystal with double-sided anti-reflective coating, reminiscent of a camera lens.

The Leica L1 and, below, the Leica L2

The patented, “red-dot” push-crown was inspired by a camera’s shutter release, and developed as an homage to Leica M’s designers Ludwig Leitz II and Heinrich Janke. 

Instead of pulling out the crown, the user just has to push it to set the time - with the round status display on the dial switching from white to red - and then push it again to set the movement in motion again. A separate push-button is used to change the date.

The Leica L2 also features a GMT-crown at 4 o'clock that controls the outer rim of the dial used to indicate the second time zone. This model also offers a day/night indicator just below the white/red status display.

Visible through the transparent caseback of the 41 mm x 14.5 mm 316L stainless steel case, the  4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) hand-wound movement driving the Leica watches offers an autonomy of at least 60 hour with an indicator of the power reserve positioned on the dial side between 8 and 9 o'clock. 

Matched to black calf leather straps with a red interior and water resistant  up to a pressure of 50 metres /165 feet, the Leica L1 and Leica L2 will be available exclusively in selected stores with prices of Euro 9,500 and Euro 13,500, respectively. leica-camera.com