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How Leica Turned Vintage into a Luxury Camera Moat
Episode 61 of Business Strategy Talks with Fexingo: How Leica Camera AG, the 112-year-old German manufacturer, built a durable competitive advantage not by chasing the latest sensor technology but by weaponizing its heritage, controlling its supply chain, and cultivating a cult-like community. Lucas and Luna break down the specific numbers: Leica's estimated 35-40 percent gross margins on its M-series rangefinders, the 10,000-unit annual production cap that creates artificial scarcity, and the $9.5 billion valuation of the company's majority owner in 2025. They also discuss how…
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