Leica launches ZM 11 series premium mechanical watch starting at $7,120

German camera giant Leica may have carved a niche for itself on the photography turf, but the company has also ventured into other areas relatively unknown including smartphones with the Leica Leitz Phone models, projectors with the Cine 1, and mechanical wristwatches with its existing Z series watches. The company has added its brand logo to a new watch model – the Leica ZM 11 series. This is coming not too long after the company unveiled a new instant camera that supports printing from smartphones and other Leica cameras.

Features

The ZM 11 series comes in a double-layer dial design that presents subtle color gradients based on the viewing angle. The time scale is adorned with the Super-Luminova A1 paint which is highly luminous. The hands of the watch are made of diamond-shaped cutting which signposts a beautiful design.

The Leica Caliber LA-3001 movement was jointly developed by Leica and Chronode, a Swiss company. The movement can run at a precise frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. It has an accuracy of -4/ +6 seconds per day and is set with 35 gems. The Leica ZM 11 has a power reserve of 60 hours and provides several strap options including rubber, fabric, titanium, and stainless steel.

Price

The ZM 11 series will be released in designated Leica stores globally at the end of November 2023. The prices of the Leica ZM 11 series of watches are priced between €6,800 – €8,150 EUR (~$7,207 – $8,638). It is available in a stainless steel model with rubber or fabric strap options. There is also a titanium alloy version with a pricier titanium alloy strap version. It remains to be seen what kind of reception the new Leica ZM 11 series watch gets from the global audience.

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