Leica ZM Collection
Leica's ZM collection, translating to "timepiece," draws inspiration from the brand's camera heritage, featuring design elements like a shutter-release-like crown and lens-mount-inspired strap attachments. The watches aim to embody the same precision, legibility, and mechanical instrument operation found in Leica cameras, with a historical nod to Ernst Leitz I's early work with a watchmaker.
- ZM 1 and ZM 2 launched commercially in 2022, originally named L1 and L2
- ZM 11 Titanium Launch Edition limited to 250 pieces
The ZM collection's design incorporates familiar Leica references, such as a crown that functions like a shutter release and strap attachments inspired by lens mounts.
The ZM 1 and ZM 2 feature a patented push-crown that stops the movement and resets the small seconds hand to zero, with a dial indicator signaling readiness for time setting.
The ZM 2 models include a second time zone function via a rotating 12-hour inner bezel and a day/night indicator.
Monochrom editions of the ZM 1 and ZM 2 feature black PVD-coated stainless steel cases and sandblasted aluminum dials, inspired by Leica's M11 Monochrom camera.
The Urban Green variants of the ZM 1 and ZM 2 have aluminum dials with a vertical satin finish and a gradient from green to black.
The ZM 11 introduces an 'Easy Change' system, allowing for quick strap or bracelet swaps via a red release button, mirroring the lens-changing mechanism on cameras.
The ZM 12 offers a smaller 39mm case option for those who prefer the ZM 11's horizontally-latticed dials, with a subdial for small seconds at the six o'clock position.