Festina F16820/R

Festina F16820/R — Festina Quartz Watch (43.5mm, Green Dial)

The Festina F16820/R is a men's quartz watch with a 43.5mm stainless steel case, green dial, and 5 atm (50 metres) — built for daily wear and light-to-moderate water exposure, but not for diving or high-impact water sports.

Who It's For

Suits a buyer after a reliable everyday men's watch — a green dial and a case sized for regular wear rather than a special-occasion piece. It's a battery watch rather than a mechanical one — the appeal here is reliability with almost no upkeep, not the engineering story collectors usually chase.

Specifications

• Case: 43.5mm stainless steel, 10.8mm thick
• Dial: Green
• Crystal: Mineral
• Movement: Quartz (battery-powered)
• Strap: Stainless Steel
• Water resistance: 5 ATM (50 metres)
• Warranty: International

F16820/R vs. Other Festina F16820 References

The Festina F16820 line stays identical on case, movement, and build across references — dial colour is what changes from one to the next. The F16820/R comes in green. Other references in this family: Festina F16820/2, Festina F16820/4, Festina F16820/A, Festina F16820/C. Since the mechanics are the same across the line, choosing between them really just comes down to which dial colour you prefer.

Care Tips

Beyond keeping it away from major impacts, there's little upkeep involved — just budget for a battery replacement every 1–3 years or so. This crystal is mineral rather than sapphire, which means solid everyday durability at a lower cost, with a bit more care needed around abrasive surfaces. Steel is the low-maintenance choice here — no conditioning needed, just rinse off chlorine or salt water after exposure to avoid residue buildup in the links.

Limitations

Rain, showers, and a swim in the pool are all fine at this rating; scuba or high-board diving push past what it's rated for.

Common Questions

Can I swim or shower wearing this watch? Swimming in a pool is fine at this rating. Showers are generally okay too, though frequent hot showers wear down seals faster over time than the rating alone suggests.

How often will I need to replace the battery? Yes, it runs on a replaceable battery. Most quartz batteries in this range last 1–3 years before a swap is needed.

What's different between the F16820/R and other Festina F16820 references? Only the dial colour — case size, movement, strap, and water resistance are identical across the Festina F16820 family.

Line the F16820/R up next to its Festina F16820 siblings to pick a dial colour, then check stock and price on the product page.