16 - Honor Opt. | Honor S1 (Type S1-a) + Hexar 3.5/50mm

Honor Opt. | Honor S1 (Type S1-a) + Hexar 3.5/50mm Estimate: €2,400–2,800 Year: 1956 Serial No.: 6151 Condition: A- English: This Japanese Leica copy, the Honor S1-a, belongs to the “Type I” first production run; its serial number, 6151, indicates that it is one of only about 100 units ever produced of this specific early variant. It features the rare, bold “Honor” engraving on the top, a centered tripod socket, and a unique removable back for easy film loading. It comes with a matching collapsible Konishiroku (Konica) Hexar 3.5/50mm lens, no. 1313129—a rare M39 lens that was rarely sold separately. Both the camera and lens are in absolutely pristine, near-mint cosmetic and mechanical condition. The metal body and leatherette show virtually no signs of wear; the shutter fires accurately at all speeds; and the rangefinder is bright and precise. The lens optics are crystal clear with no fungus, haze, or scratches, and the focus ring rotates smoothly. Complete with its original HONOR leather ever-ready case. German: This Japanese Leica copy, the Honor S1-a, belongs to the first production series, “Type I.” Its serial number, 6151, identifies it as one of only about 100 units of this early variant ever produced. Distinctive features include the rare large HONOR engraving on the top cover, the centrally located tripod socket, and the unique removable back cover for easy film loading. The retractable Konishiroku (Konica) Hexar 3.5/50mm No. 1313129 is an M39 lens that was rarely offered separately. Both the camera and the lens are in absolutely flawless, nearly mint condition, both cosmetically and mechanically. The metal body and leather trim show virtually no signs of wear; the shutter operates precisely at all speeds, and the rangefinder is bright and accurate. The optics are crystal clear and free of fungus, haze, and scratches; focusing is smooth. Comes with the original HONOR leather carrying case.