timd. Posted March 23, 2014 Share #41 Posted March 23, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) 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. really? to me the don't look like model references of the movement, more like hour markings: 12 on 12, 3.5 at 3 ½, 8.5 at 8 ½ - yes, they are useless bling, but not really meaning nothing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 Hi timd., Take a look here Leica Watches. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jcraf Posted March 23, 2014 Share #42 Posted March 23, 2014 <Grabs popcorn, settles back and waits for show to begin.> Well, it's a pretty boring Sunday up here in Essex, Pete. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanJW Posted March 23, 2014 Share #43 Posted March 23, 2014 One or two elegant elegant watches bear the leica insignia, though nothing can tempt me away from this: OMEGA Watches: Speedmaster 50th Anniversary Limited Series - Steel on steel - 311.33.42.50.01.001 Unfortunately, it costs the same as both 50 and 75 luxes combined, though I believe Omega watches do hold their value! My favorite too. I have an original Omega moonwatch that still runs flawlessly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smb Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share #44 Posted March 23, 2014 Since my original post I have discovered (but only tentatively) that back in the late fifties and/or sixties Leica did authorize a company to produce watches with the name Leica. There were three models and three levels and not available to the general public. All had Valjoux movements. The cases were gold plated and were wind up movements, which were standard for the time. (Quartz did not become available until the early seventies.) I have seen a few images of them but they are quite rare. Also, the information is not verifiable or absolutely reliable as it is scanty at best. I was lucky enough to obtain one of these for a mere pittance. The workmanship is quite good. After a service (50 years) it runs perfectly and keeps excellent time much like the venerable M3. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted March 23, 2014 Share #45 Posted March 23, 2014 Since my original post I have discovered (but only tentatively) that back in the late fifties and/or sixties Leica did authorize a company to produce watches with the name Leica. There were three models and three levels and not available to the general public. All had Valjoux movements. The cases were gold plated and were wind up movements, which were standard for the time. (Quartz did not become available until the early seventies.) I have seen a few images of them but they are quite rare. Also, the information is not verifiable or absolutely reliable as it is scanty at best. I was lucky enough to obtain one of these for a mere pittance. The workmanship is quite good. After a service (50 years) it runs perfectly and keeps excellent time much like the venerable M3. Any chance you could post a photo of this rare watch? Wilson Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rramesh Posted March 24, 2014 Share #46 Posted March 24, 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 What an aweful design. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALD Posted March 24, 2014 Share #47 Posted March 24, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am terribly sorry, but you have not arrived unless you have a Patek Phillipe on your hand. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 24, 2014 Share #48 Posted March 24, 2014 You have surely not "arrived" unless you have outgrown the need for a "statement" watch...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted March 24, 2014 Share #49 Posted March 24, 2014 Bill. I agree. Never mind spending for camera simply because I am producing something for my self and others including family. A watch is just about showing off me. I love watches and design etc by $25000 is a firm preying on my insecurities. In my humble opinion 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berth Posted March 24, 2014 Share #50 Posted March 24, 2014 I am terribly sorry, but you have not arrived unless you have a Patek Phillipe on your hand. They do make nice wrist clocks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otho Posted February 5, 2016 Share #51 Posted February 5, 2016 In fact, Valbray EL1 Chrono watch for Leica (2014) with its diaphragm on the dial: is reminiscence of earlier wristwatch by De Grisogono "Occhio Ripetizione Minuti" from 2005/2006 with minute repeater complication (accoustic repetition of current time on demand). This watch is worth about 250.000 euro: Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted February 7, 2016 Share #52 Posted February 7, 2016 I wish I could buy a Rolex lens. Anyone know of them? Leica don't make watches. Rolex don't make lenses. Of course many of the fashion brand watches are just relatively inexpensive items churned out with various logo's on them. I wish I could buy a matched set of a Leica bowling ball, bowling shoes and bowling shirt. Maybe one of the Leica boutiques could initiate the process on that... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denys Posted February 9, 2016 Share #53 Posted February 9, 2016 My favorite too. I have an original Omega moonwatch that still runs flawlessly. ..and if one chooses a Moonwatch with a hesalite cover like NASA did (hesalite is very difficult to shatter - tiny shards of glass weightless in a spacecraft not an appealing prospect - but quite easy to scratch) then, probably soon, one will have a 'Lenny Kravitz' watch.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smb Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share #54 Posted April 16, 2017 Another Update: On page 244 of Leica M by Gunter Osterloh there is a photograph of a Leica watch that was sold in the gift shop in the late 50s/ealy sixties. Again these watches had a Valjoux movement, the same as Breitling, and were assembled by Wakmann. The one on page 244 is a Chronograph. Most were simple with clean designs on a leather band by similar to the GP 1966 of that period. I am adding this just in case anyone makes a further inquiry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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