Festina F16822/A

Festina F16822/A — Festina Quartz Watch (43mm, Blue Dial)

The Festina F16822/A is a men's quartz watch with a 43mm stainless steel case, blue 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 blue dial and a case sized for regular wear rather than a special-occasion piece. This runs on quartz rather than a mechanical caliber, which suits a buyer who values set-and-forget accuracy over the ritual of winding or regulating a movement.

Specifications

• Case: 43mm stainless steel, 10.35mm thick
• Dial: Blue
• Crystal: Mineral
• Movement: Quartz (battery-powered)
• Strap: Stainless Steel
• Water resistance: 5 ATM (50 metres)
• Warranty: International

F16822/A vs. Other Festina F16822 References

All Festina F16822 references share the same case, movement, and build — they're the same watch in different dial colours. The F16822/A comes in blue. Other references in this family: Festina F16822/3, Festina F16822/4. Case, movement, and water resistance are identical across the family — dial colour is the only real decision.

Care Tips

The only maintenance to plan for is periodic battery replacement, typically in the 1–3 year range depending on usage patterns. 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? Pool swimming sits comfortably within this rating. Showers are fine occasionally, but daily hot showers over years will wear seals faster than the number alone implies.

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 F16822/A and other Festina F16822 references? Only the dial colour — case size, movement, strap, and water resistance are identical across the Festina F16822 family.

Compare the F16822/A against its Festina F16822 siblings by dial colour, then check current stock and price on the product page.