Leitz M Monochrom 'Stealth Edition'
The Leitz M Monochrom 'Stealth Edition' is a digital 35mm rangefinder camera. As a Monochrom variant, it captures black-and-white images only, and the 'Stealth Edition' designation marks it out as a limited-run finish aimed at collectors rather than a general-production model.
Auction data for this configuration is extremely thin: a single UK saleroom result from November 2018 saw one example sell for £10,000 at hammer (wholesale, before commission). With only one recorded data point, no meaningful range or median can be quoted, and as of today any indicative value should be treated cautiously until further sales emerge.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: November 2018
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 10,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36934) Title: Leica M Monochrom 10961 'Stealth Edition'
Description:
The Leica M Monochrom special “Stealth Edition” was designed by Marcus Wainwright, founder and owner of the acclaimed fashion label “rag & bone.” Wainwright is also a dedicated Leica photographer who shoots with various Leica cameras, often in black and white using his M6. Marcus Wainwright’s design concept is the individual perfection of existing icons. In the case of the M Monochrom “Stealth Edition,” this means taking the discreet unobtrusiveness of the camera to the extreme. A special scratch-resistant, matte paint is used to make the surface finish as black as possible. Accompanying it in matching jet-black, the leather trim of the camera is made from an extremely smooth full-grain cowhide that also offers excellent grip. Included in the set is Summicron 2/35mm ASPH. no.4722897, finished with the same special paint as the camera body – a striking-yet-subtle matte black. Markings on the camera and lens are filled with fluorescent paint and are visible even in absolute darkness. The edition is limited to 125 sets only, this particular set bears the number 70/125 and is in mint, unused condition, complete with all accessories and papers. Estimate: EUR 20,000 - EUR 24,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Leitz M Monochrom 'Stealth Edition' sell for?
The only recorded UK auction sale in our data hammered at £10,000 in 2018; with just one data point, that figure is indicative rather than a reliable market price.
What is a Leitz M Monochrom 'Stealth Edition' worth today?
There is insufficient sales history to give a confident current worth or value; collectors should treat the single £10,000 hammer price as a historical reference and seek further comparable results before transacting.
Why is the price so high compared with a standard M Monochrom?
As a limited 'Stealth Edition' variant, scarcity and collector demand drive the price above standard production examples, though without more recent sales the size of that premium today cannot be quantified.