Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/06/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Paul wrote: <<Even though it has numerous dings and very heavy wear, the black chrome has held up very well. It looks much better than it has a right to.>>>> Hi Paul, Like your black chrome Leica, mine have faired in appearance much better than any black paint Leicas I've owned. The paint always wore off and I believe there were complaints about the paint wear, so Leica/Leitz went to black chrome for a more durable finish. ted