{"product_id":"leica-m4-silver-1969-original-box-matching-numbers-cla-2018-japan-welcome","title":"Leica M4 Silver 1969 + Original Box Matching Numbers + CLA 2018 – Japan Welcome","description":"\u003cp\u003eLEICA M4 SILVER (1969) – ORIGINAL BOX MATCHING NUMBERS – \u003cbr\u003eFULL DOCUMENTATION SET\u003cbr\u003eA rare, fully documented Leica M4 — original box, factory tags, manual, and CLA invoice. All matching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBODY — Leica M4 Silver \/ Serial #1210706 (1969)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent+\u003cbr\u003eCLA: December 2018 by \u003cstrong\u003eGM Services\u003c\/strong\u003e (original invoice included)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Shutter: All speeds accurate (1s to 1\/1000s + B). Curtains in perfect condition.\u003cbr\u003e- Rangefinder: Long-base, precisely coupled. Bright, clear, dust-free.\u003cbr\u003e- Viewfinder: Bright and clean. All framelines functional (35\/50\/90\/135mm).\u003cbr\u003e- Self-timer: Present and functional.\u003cbr\u003e- Film loading: Rapid M4 system — characteristic quick-load mechanism.\u003cbr\u003e- Vulcanite: Original, perfect condition.\u003cbr\u003e- Chrome: Well-preserved. Engravings sharp and legible.\u003cbr\u003e- Top plate: Minor cosmetic dent on top cover (visible in photos) — no functional impact.\u003cbr\u003e- Film tested: Confirmed working perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e DOCUMENTATION SET (complete — extremely rare) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Original factory box — serial number matching body (#1210706)\u003cbr\u003e- Original Leica user manual\u003cbr\u003e- Original Leica documents\u003cbr\u003e- Factory quality control tag (étiquette de contrôle usine)\u003cbr\u003e- CLA invoice — December 2018, GM Services\u003cbr\u003e- Period leather strap (likely Leica original)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding a 1969 Leica M4 with its original matching-number box AND factory documentation intact after 55+ years is genuinely uncommon. Most M4s on the market are body-only.\u003cbr\u003eThis set has been carefully preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE LEICA M4\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M4 is widely regarded as the most refined of the classic Leica M series.\u003cbr\u003eIntroduced in 1966 and produced until 1975, it brought three key improvements\u003cbr\u003eover the M3 and M2: a rapid film loading system, a new film rewind crank,\u003cbr\u003eand a four-frameline viewfinder (35\/50\/90\/135mm) — making it the most\u003cbr\u003eversatile M body of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1969 Wetzlar production represents the mid-period of M4 manufacturing,\u003cbr\u003ebefore the transition to Leitz Canada. German-made M4s are consistently\u003cbr\u003epreferred by collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION SUMMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody:        Excellent+ (CLA 2018, minor top plate dent — cosmetic only)\u003cbr\u003eBox:         Excellent (matching serial #1210706)\u003cbr\u003eManual:      Excellent\u003cbr\u003eFactory tag: Present\u003cbr\u003eStrap:       Good (period, light patina)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips from Paris, France.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapan Welcome — carefully packed, fully insured, tracked international shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombined shipping available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny questions welcome. Additional photos available on request.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leica Leitz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57878946775375,"sku":"Leica M4 - BOX - NEW","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/3584\/4687\/files\/LeicaM4MatchingNumber_daff1497-4923-4def-9d24-4e8ad72eb3e9.jpg?v=1762771851","url":"https:\/\/sucrerlesfraises.com\/products\/leica-m4-silver-1969-original-box-matching-numbers-cla-2018-japan-welcome","provider":"Sucrer Les Fraises","version":"1.0","type":"link"}