Jumbostar, an evolution of a 1968 model, is a collection in the midst of development, which has in effect become the centre of gravity of production Wyler Vetta. More than 50 years later, the unmistakable graphics of those models still exert the same fascination and form the basis of the revived collection, which also includes the limited edition chronograph dedicated to the legendary Coppa Milano-Sanremo.
The Milano-Sanremo is the oldest motor race in Italy and one of the oldest still run in the world. Wyler Vetta was the sponsor of the "XIV Rievocazione Storica Coppa Milano - Sanremo" that took place from 23 to 26 March, which in 2023 offered an even more exciting race format, in which cars built between 1906 and 1990 participated.
For the first time, Milan was the starting and finishing point of the event, thus transforming the route from linear to circular. The winning couple received as prizes from Marcello Binda, CEO of the brand, two watches from the series, specifically the No. 1/300 and No. 2/300.
The Jumbostar "Milano-Sanremo" chronograph has a 40 mm case, a reference to the original size of the 1968 chrono, made of steel and with extremely clean lines, typical of 1960s sports watches: straight lugs, squared case middle and smooth bezel for an essential and robust look. On the two-tier matte blue dial, Arabic numerals, luminescent applied hour markers and the use of a colonial tone on the chrono minute and continuous seconds counters (at 3 and 9 o'clock) offer an immediate readout of the indications.
The layout is based on a central disc that rests on the peripheral ring of the chapter ring and which, in turn, is surrounded by the inclined rotating flange with the minute display at 5 o'clock intervals, activated by the crown at 10 o'clock. At 6 o'clock, the dial is personalised with the inscription 'Coppa Milano Sanremo Est. 1906' and two 1930s coupés.
The screw-down caseback bears the logo 'XIV Rievocazione storica Coppa Milano-Sanremo' with a limited sequential number. The movement is the Landeron 72 automatic calibre and the brown leather strap with écru stitching is fitted with a steel pin buckle. Water resistance is 100 metres.
Price2,400 euro.
