smb Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share #21 Posted October 24, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Any information on Leica watches from the 50o's and 60's? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted October 24, 2012 Share #22 Posted October 24, 2012 I doubt it was the 1970s.yeah- back in memory - it must have been eighties. after the introduction of the M6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 3, 2012 Share #23 Posted November 3, 2012 This one: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/190624-leica-watches/?do=findComment&comment=2157591'>More sharing options...
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Leicafanatics Posted August 31, 2013 Share #25 Posted August 31, 2013 This one: not my cup of tea.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabbo Posted September 11, 2013 Share #26 Posted September 11, 2013 This one: Jaap if you ever feel the need to get rid of this one... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_S Posted March 12, 2014 Share #27 Posted March 12, 2014 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) That Leica M6 style watch has some novelty value with the shutter speeds on the dial. This is something they might explore in a luxury watch, perhaps finished in black chrome like the Monochrom, or black paint like an MP that would wear away to reveal brassed edges. On a related note, I saw some watches recently in which the markings were in minutes, rather than hours. Nick Edited March 12, 2014 by Nick_S Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted March 12, 2014 Share #28 Posted March 12, 2014 It does surprise me that Leica has not teamed up with one of the high end Swiss makers, who do “logo’d” watches, e.g. IWC or Chopard, to offer a series of Leica branded watches. I am sure they would sell reasonably, as long as they were done tastefully and not slathered with diamonds. The profit margin on these watches is obscene. Most use standard ETA Valjoux or Sellita movements, where even the COSC (chronometer) grade ones cost a few hundred dollars. The case, even if something like rose gold, will only cost a few hundred dollars more but typically these watches are selling for $5,000+. Nice work if you can get it! A Swiss friend who before he retired was a director of one of the big name makers, said that the fancy french polished mahogany presentation box that their watches come in, actually cost them more than the movements or in some instances, the whole watch. Wilson Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc_rufctr Posted March 15, 2014 Share #29 Posted March 15, 2014 It does surprise me that Leica has not teamed up with one of the high end Swiss makers, who do “logo’d” watches, e.g. IWC or Chopard, to offer a series of Leica branded watches. I am sure they would sell reasonably, as long as they were done tastefully and not slathered with diamonds. The profit margin on these watches is obscene. Most use standard ETA Valjoux or Sellita movements, where even the COSC (chronometer) grade ones cost a few hundred dollars. The case, even if something like rose gold, will only cost a few hundred dollars more but typically these watches are selling for $5,000+. Nice work if you can get it! A Swiss friend who before he retired was a director of one of the big name makers, said that the fancy french polished mahogany presentation box that their watches come in, actually cost them more than the movements or in some instances, the whole watch. Wilson Interesting... I'm thinking the "M" of watches. Classic, robust and functional but very Spartan when compared to anything by the Japanese manufacturers. Like a Russian divers watch but not as big. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted March 15, 2014 Share #30 Posted March 15, 2014 very Spartan when compared to anything by the Japanese manufacturers. I know what you mean about showy watches. I was given by my staff for a 50th birthday present, I am sure a very expensive but rather bling-y Japanese watch. It was one of Japan’s very few tries to enter the high end watch market with a brand called La Salle. I believe they purchased the brand name from General Motors, where it had been a sub-brand of Cadillac. It was owned by Seiko-Epson. They had not twigged that high end watches should not have quartz movements, even though this one had three separate motors and that just adding lots of dials and complications on a rather shiny looking watch, is not what many people are looking for. I think the La Salle brand sunk without trace and the watch sits in a drawer. The IWC below is the sort of classic elegant watch I would be very happy to see with a Leica logo on it. Wilson Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/190624-leica-watches/?do=findComment&comment=2550093'>More sharing options...
Bill W Posted March 21, 2014 Share #31 Posted March 21, 2014 I have a really nice Leica branded Swiss army knife by Wenger. I have had it for over 20 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted March 21, 2014 Share #32 Posted March 21, 2014 Bill, There was an earlier knife. I don’t know who made it, probably one of the many small companies at that time in Solingen. I have looked out for one for years but never seen one. Wilson Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/190624-leica-watches/?do=findComment&comment=2554239'>More sharing options...
Bill W Posted March 21, 2014 Share #33 Posted March 21, 2014 Bill, There was an earlier knife. I don’t know who made it, probably one of the many small companies at that time in Solingen. I have looked out for one for years but never seen one. Wilson Ebay has several Victorinox made Leica knives from the Leica goesystems group. The one you show here looks really old. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyj Posted March 23, 2014 Share #34 Posted March 23, 2014 Leica News & Rumors just announced a Leica / Valbray commemorative watch for the 100th anniversary. Leica News & Rumors Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timd. Posted March 23, 2014 Share #35 Posted March 23, 2014 Leica News & Rumors just announced a Leica / Valbray commemorative watch for the 100th anniversary. Leica News & Rumors not quite the leica m of watches. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted March 23, 2014 Share #36 Posted March 23, 2014 Well I am not going to be at the head of the queue for one of these rather odd and flashy looking watches, from a company with no history behind it (first started 2009 with sales starting 2012). Is there any Blackstone connection? Their watches currently sell for CHF 9500 ($10,750) upwards. I might have been slightly interested if Leica had gone with someone like IWC for something very classic like I posted above. Wilson Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/190624-leica-watches/?do=findComment&comment=2554976'>More sharing options...
farnz Posted March 23, 2014 Share #37 Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) I'm attracted by the concept of the diaphragm opening to reveal the dial face beneath but the dial face and styling of the watch would look completely at home on a petrolhead's wrist. Owning one wouldn't interest me. I haven't worked out the significance of the 8.5 and 3.5; I assume it's not 'ten to nine' and 'ten to four'. Pete. Edited March 23, 2014 by farnz Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted March 23, 2014 Share #38 Posted March 23, 2014 The 8.5 and 3.5 are really boring. It refers to the model reference of the movement and in effect means nothing. It is engraved on the face and is not a measurement of anything. Wilson 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcraf Posted March 23, 2014 Share #39 Posted March 23, 2014 Interesting... I'm thinking the "M" of watches. Classic, robust and functional but very Spartan when compared to anything by the Japanese manufacturers.Like a Russian divers watch but not as big. I always think that the Rolex Oyster is the M of watches. Available in relatively plain workaday guise or hideously blinged, just like some of the M limited editions. But the fundamental, iconic shape, remains in both cases. The Porsche 911 is another example, and no doubt the Mont Blanc pen. My parents bought me my first one 31 years ago and it is going strong, after a recent service by Rolex. I don't wear it much as it has huge sentimental value. Day to day I wear another Oyster DateJust which I bought used, serviced and mint. Both are relatively plain stainless steel models, but like the M recognised by those who 'know'. For me there is no other watch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted March 23, 2014 Share #40 Posted March 23, 2014 … For me there is no other watch. <Grabs popcorn, settles back and waits for show to begin.> 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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