Activating Leica Warranty?

[Coues106]

I'm looking at picking up a Leica Rangemaster 2000, used locally. Gentleman selling it can't remember if it was purchased before their new warranty went into effect 1 January 2021. Is there any way I can look up if this item is covered by the warranty? I have the serial number on it.

 

[BeeMaa]

I know the Leica Rangemanster CRF 2000-B was discontinued by mid-2019, but it may have happened as early as 2017. You will need to confirm with Leica the actual purchase date by using the serial number as that will have been when the warranty started. This is assuming that the previous owner registered the product. If they didn't, I'm not sure how Leica would react. My guess is they would not offer warranty service on a discontinued product that is likely over 3 years old.

From what I can see on the reviews, you are not likely to need the warranty. I also own 2 Leica products and sold another one that is now 5 years old. You should be in good hands as long as the product wasn't abused by the previous owner.

 

[JGRaider]

If it's an older, used Leica product there won't be a warranty at all.