Zenith Stellina Jumbo Classic

Oversize, honest, and unmistakably Italian in attitude. This 38 mm stainless steel time-only Zenith, nicknamed “Stellina”, sits right at the turning point of late-1950s / early-1960s watchmaking, when dimensions quietly grew and simplicity became a statement rather than a compromise.

The appeal is not decorative — it’s structural. A clean, balanced dial, generous proportions for the era, and the small applied star (“stellina”) that gives this configuration its collector nickname. No complications, no distractions: just hours, minutes, seconds, and proportion done right.

Inside beats the Zenith caliber 40, a robust, no-nonsense manual movement known for durability and precision. This example, movement no. 5.xxx.xxx, has just been serviced, meaning it’s not a museum piece — it’s ready to be worn as intended. The watch is paired with a brown pigskin strap, reinforcing its utilitarian, period-correct character.