{"title":"Vintage Festina Watches","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtelier Victor\u003c\/strong\u003e : discover our selection of \u003cstrong\u003eFestina vintage and pre-owned watches\u003c\/strong\u003e for men and women. Automatic, Chronograph, Diver, Dress Watch… \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean watchmaking\u003c\/strong\u003e that has been accessible and elegant since 1902. Movement checked, \u003cstrong\u003e1-year mechanical warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e, authenticity guaranteed for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: #000; margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; list-style: none; outline: none;\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFestina vintage watches: European watchmaking since 1902\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1902 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, before continuing its development in Spain, \u003cstrong\u003eFestina\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the oldest European watch brands still in operation. Its name comes from the Latin \u003cem\u003eFestina lente\u003c\/em\u003e (“make haste slowly”), a motto that appeared on its dials from the very beginning. Best known to the general public for having been the official timekeeper of the Tour de France from 1992 to 2016, Festina has built a solid reputation by offering reliable, elegant, and highly affordable watches. Choosing a \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Festina\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 1970s to the 1990s means choosing honest watchmaking, unpretentious yet with genuine character: an ideal gateway to starting a vintage collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFestina vintage \u0026amp; pre-owned: sought-after models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe historical catalogue of Festina is full of appealing pieces, with designs typical of their era:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestina Automatic period pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e — watches powered by reliable automatic movements. Their classic dials (golden or silver-toned) and their steel or \u003cstrong\u003egold-plated\u003c\/strong\u003e cases make them pieces of timeless elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestina Chronograph vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e — sporting spirit and precision. Equipped with tachymeters and contrasting dials (“panda”-style or black), these chronographs embody the brand’s cycling and sporting DNA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestina Diver\u003c\/strong\u003e — true diving watches with unidirectional rotating bezels, legible black dials, and robust cases. The European alternative to more expensive Japanese or Swiss dive watches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestina Dress Watch\u003c\/strong\u003e — dress watches with clean lines and slim cases, designed to slip discreetly under a shirt cuff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestina 1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e — the boldness of the seventies: angular cases (“TV dial” or cushion), textured and colourful dials, massive applied hour markers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFestina elegance for men and women\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Festina men’s watches\u003c\/strong\u003e stand out for their versatility, from the sporty chronograph to the refined de ville watch. \u003cstrong\u003ePre-owned Festina women’s watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, with restrained diameters (from 26mm to 32mm), offer discreet refinement. Their steel or gold-plated cases also pair naturally with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bracelets-argent-925-homme\" title=\"Atelier Victor Bracelets\"\u003eAtelier Victor bracelet\u003c\/a\u003e for a confident everyday style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAtelier Victor expertise, inspection and warranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach \u003cstrong\u003eFestina vintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e  offered by Atelier Victor is rigorously authenticated. Our watchmakers verify the operation of mechanical and automatic movements, the condition of the dials, and the integrity of the cases. To ensure complete peace of mind for everyday wear, each watch is fully inspected, adjusted, and covered by a \u003cstrong\u003e1-year mechanical guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003elifetime guaranteed authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy acquire your Festina from Atelier Victor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than \u003cstrong\u003e1,500 pieces sold\u003c\/strong\u003e to enthusiasts in over 30 countries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-year mechanical guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e across our entire catalogue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched within 48 hours, international delivery within 3 to 5 days, insurance included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate appointments available in Dubai.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure payment: credit card, bank transfer, PayPal and cryptocurrency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso discover our other selections of accessible and reliable watches: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-tissot-vintage\" title=\"Montres Tissot Vintage\"\u003evintage Tissot\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\" title=\"Montres Seiko Vintage\"\u003epre-owned Seiko\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-citizen-vintage\" title=\"Montres Citizen Vintage\"\u003evintage Citizen\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA question about a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Festina watch\u003c\/strong\u003e? Contact our experts via \u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/971585106328\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e or by \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@ateliervictor.co\"\u003eemail\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n ","products":[{"product_id":"festina","title":"Festina - Lady Roman Index Dress Watch - 1980s ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Festina - vintage watch made in Switzerland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Year of Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e women's\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-wound\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e gold-plated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase back:\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase excluding crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.6mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase with crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26.3mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness (including Crystal):\u003c\/strong\u003e 7mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e not original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e not original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e acrylic (condition: 9\/10)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof:\u003c\/strong\u003e no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper:\u003c\/strong\u003e no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocument:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Festina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51181982384465,"sku":"#FZYT2FR57","price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/festina-dress-watch-lady-index-romain-1980s-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1771880178"},{"product_id":"festina-mini-dress-watch-breguet-numerals-1980s","title":"Festina - Mini Dress Watch Breguet Numerals - 1980s ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Festina - vintage watch made in Switzerland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year of production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e male, female\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e manual\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e gold plated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase back:\u003c\/strong\u003e steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase excluding crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase with crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness (crystal included):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e not original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e not original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e acrylic (condition: 9\/10)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof:\u003c\/strong\u003e no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper:\u003c\/strong\u003e no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocument:\u003c\/strong\u003e invoice Atelier Victor\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Festina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51184902537553,"sku":"#7687Z6FZ","price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/festina-mini-dress-watch-breguet-numerals-1980s-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1771880980"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/collections\/montres-festina-vintage-atelier-victor.jpg?v=1772660885","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/collections\/vintage-festina-watches.oembed","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}