Time in Focus: Leica Watch Experience | March 5, 2026, 4:30-7:00 PM

Free Event

  • Join us at Leica Store Miami for "Time in Focus," an intimate evening celebrating craftsmanship, precision, and the art of observation with Leica Specialist Josh Lehrer, photographer Bret Curry, and Managing Director of Ernst Leitz Werkstätten GmbH Henrik Ekdahl.

    Bret will share his approach to photographing Leica Watches with Leica cameras, revealing how he captures detail, texture, and mechanical beauty, followed by a thoughtful conversation with Josh and Henrik exploring the shared philosophy behind Leica cameras and timepieces.

    A comprehensive selection of Leica watches and accessories will be on hand for guests to see – and there will be an opportunity to win a Leica Sofort 2!

    This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. 



    SCHEDULE:

    4:30 PM - Watch Photography Presentation with Bret Curry

    Join us at 4:30pm ET for an intimate evening celebrating craftsmanship, precision, and the art of observation. In Time in Focus, renowned photographer Bret Curry will guide guests through the nuances of photographing Leica Watches using Leica Cameras, sharing his approach to capturing detail, texture, and mechanical beauty.

    6:00 PM - Watch Talk with Josh Lehrer, Bret Curry & Henrik Ekdahl

    At 6:00 PM, join us for a thoughtful conversation between Bret Curry, Josh Lehrer, and Henrik Ekdahl, Managing Director of Ernst Leitz Werkstätten GmbH, exploring the shared philosophy behind Leica cameras and timepieces. Discover how light, design, and precision converge through the lens and within every second.

    7:00 PM - Leica Sofort 2 Raffle

    Stick around after the presentation for a chance to win a Leica Sofort 2 instant camera!



    LOCATION & PARKING:

    In-Person at Leica Store Miami, 372 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida, 33134, United States

    Paid street parking available, or, garage parking ($1.25/hr) available behind the store located on Andalusia Ave across from Publix.

     

  • Henrik Ekdahl is the Managing Director of Ernst Leitz Werkstätten GmbH since 2024, and is responsible for the Leica watch and accessories business. Prior to working at Ernst Leitz Werkstätten, Henrik held leadership positions working for premium brands globally. Most recently Henrik was Managing Director for the Swiss luxury watch brand IWC Schaffhausen responsible for Central and Eastern Europe, Turkey and Israel. Before this, he held key management roles at both the BMW Group, working for Rolls-Royce and BMW, and the Richemont Group, working for Cartier and IWC Schaffhausen. Returning full circle in his career journey, Henrik previously served as the Area Manager for Eastern Europe at Leica Camera AG from 1996 to 1998.

    Bret Curry is a Texas-bred cinematographer and photographer based in Nashville and Los Angeles.  He has shot shows for clients and networks including AMC, National Geographic, A24, Apple, and Peacock and has shot watch campaigns for Hodinkee, Blancpain, Nivada Grenchen, Leica Watch and many more.

    Henrik Ekdahl & Bret Curry



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