Leica Watches Go Green: ZM1 and ZM2 Bring Urban Elegance to the Wrist

For a brand that helped define the visual language of the modern era, it was only a matter of time before Leica’s pursuit of precision made its way from behind the lens to the wrist. Enter the new Leica ZM1 and ZM2 Urban Green watches—an evolution of the brand’s minimalist aesthetic, now wrapped in a distinctly menswear-forward tone.

Launching globally on 28 May 2025, the Urban Green editions bring fresh design updates to the ZM series, first introduced in 2022. With a fumé noir dial that transitions from green to black, and a sleek Milanese steel strap, these pieces carry an air of industrial elegance that will appeal to any man with an eye for detail. From tailoring to techwear, this is a watch that can handle both a boardroom and a brutalist gallery opening.

The ZM1 and ZM2 continue to set themselves apart through both form and function. There’s the Leica-designed mechanical hand-wound movement, and the patented push-crown mechanism—echoing the feel of a camera’s shutter release—allowing for instant reset of the second hand. It’s the kind of detail that nods to the brand’s photographic heritage without tipping into pastiche.

Where the ZM1 focuses on clean lines and time-only simplicity, the ZM2 adds utility with a GMT complication, legible dual-time tracking, and a subtle day/night indicator. Both pieces benefit from rhodium-plated, diamond-cut indices and domed sapphire glass that underscore the brand’s commitment to quality materials and German engineering.

There’s no shortage of watch brands attempting to merge lifestyle and legacy. What Leica offers, though, is a true point of view—one born from 150 years of design thinking and mechanical innovation. The Urban Green palette feels of-the-moment without chasing trends, and the adjustable Milanese strap—engraved with Leica branding—completes the package with a quiet confidence.

For the man who’s after understatement with intent, the Leica ZM1 and ZM2 Urban Green editions are less about flash and more about finesse. They’re engineered for wearability but designed to start conversations—on your wrist, not just on your shelf.

Prices start at £8,720 for the ZM1 and £12,200 for the ZM2. Available in select Leica Stores and online at leica-camera.com.