The brand new Leica Watch Monochrom Version takes its inspiration from the discharge of the newest Leica M11 Monochrom digicam and honors probably the most elementary ideas of black and white pictures: distinction and light-weight. It takes a deep understanding of the merchandise, years of experience, and maybe the correct amount of stubbornness to create one thing that’s so understated and but alive with element.
Outstanding tones and nuances stand out in a symphony of shadows and reflections wealthy with element, revealing depth inside simplicity and making a concord between two of Leica’s excellent merchandise.
The distinctive design of the Leica ZM Monochrom Version removes all shade and silver tones, aside from the crimson dot, reaching a very minimalist aesthetic. Beneath the anti-reflective and strongly curved sapphire crystal are the black rhodium-plated, diamond lower, sandblasted indices, and fingers.
The dial, together with its ft, is milled from a stable block of high-strength aluminum to strengthen its shock-resistance.
Furthermore, the Monochrom Version watch strap is an identical to the feel of the M11 Monochrom digicam and product of thick, strong-grained, black calf leather-based and crafted utilizing a cut-edge development with hand-stitching to help the sturdy, but refined look of the Leica ZM Monochrom Version.
The Leica Watch assortment consists of two fashions, each with the mechanical, hand-wound motion developed and produced in-house: the Leica ZM 1 and Leica ZM 2, which are actually accessible within the new Monochrom Version.
Following the holistic view on the Leica product portfolio, the “ZM” within the watch assortment title stands for “Zeitmesser”, which is the German descriptive phrase for an instrument that measures and shows time.
Launched in February 2022, the Leica Watch Assortment instantly turned a worthwhile asset for Leica lovers and watch lovers, with solely a choose quantity accessible for buy in just a few Leica Shops worldwide. Following this success, the ZM assortment will now be expanded to incorporate the Monochrom Version and can quickly be accessible in as much as 25 Leica shops worldwide.
The Leica ZM is exclusive, even in a extremely developed and aggressive watch market. It’s completely different in a Leica manner, with its personal distinctive design language, paired with unconventional options to traditional timekeeping capabilities.
The patented push-crown, with a easy push, stops the motion from working, resets the seconds hand to zero and allows straightforward time-setting. The push-crown solves a operate utilized by all watch manufacturers in a totally unique manner, making the Leica ZM a typical Leica product, although not for taking footage.
The Leica ZM 2 has an extra function as a GMT-watch (Greenwich Imply Time), which along with a day/evening indicator permits the wearer to learn two time zones with a single set of fingers.
Value and Availability
The brand new Leica ZM Monochrom Version will probably be retailing at €11,550.00 for Leica ZM 1 Monochrom and €15,450.00 for Leica ZM 2 Monochrom, together with VAT. Obtainable solely at Leica Retailer Raffles Lodge Arcade from 15th Could 2023.
