The Festina F20518_3 is a compact watch. It measures 20 mm across.
Case and Wrist Presence
Case diameter is 20 mm. At 20 mm this is a compact, elegant case that wears close to the wrist.
Movement and Functions
A quartz analog movement drives the watch.
- Chronograph – stopwatch timing from the dial
- Water resistance – 10 ATM (100 metres)
- Mineral crystal – protecting the dial
Water Resistance and Everyday Durability
The watch is rated to 10 ATM, or 100 metres of static pressure. In practical terms that covers rain, hand washing, showering and recreational swimming. It is not a dive watch, so leave it behind for scuba diving and keep it away from high-pressure water jets. Make sure the crown is fully seated before any contact with water.
A mineral crystal protects the dial – harder than acrylic and more shatter-resistant than sapphire, which is a sensible trade-off on a case this size.
Who This Watch Suits
- A smaller wrist, or anyone who prefers a watch that sits discreetly
- Anyone who will actually use a stopwatch – or simply wants the busier dial that comes with one
- Daily wear that includes rain, washing up and the occasional swim
- Gift buyers looking for something recognisable, boxed and properly warranted
Care and Maintenance
None of the care below is onerous. It is the difference between a watch that ages well and one that simply gets old. Rinse the case in fresh water after a swim, especially in the sea, and dry it before it goes back on. Keep it clear of perfume and solvents, off the speaker on your desk, and out of direct sun when you take it off.
About the Brand and Ownership
The appeal of a Festina is that it is unmistakable. You are buying a design point of view rather than an anonymous case with a dial in it. Basic care goes a long way – keep it clear of solvents and perfume, rinse the strap if it has been in salt water, and store it somewhere dry.
The Short Version
What you are getting is a case that wears close and stays out of the way, a chronograph dial with enough going on to hold your eye. It is not trying to be a heirloom piece and it does not price itself like one. It is a well-made, recognisable watch that does the job every day and looks considered doing it.
Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Festina |
| Model / Reference | F20518_3 |
| Gender | Women’s (20 mm case) |
| EAN | 8430622761478 |
| Case Diameter | 20 mm |
| Crystal | Mineral |
| Movement | Quartz analog |
| Water Resistance | 10 ATM / 100 metres |
| Country of Origin | ES |
| Warranty | 24 months |
Buying With Confidence
Buying a watch online comes down to trusting the seller, so here is exactly what you get. The watch ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, and it is covered by the full international warranty from the date you receive it – not from the date it landed in our warehouse. Delivery is countrywide, tracked from the moment it leaves us.
Under the Consumer Protection Act you have the right to return an unworn watch in its original packaging, and a manufacturing defect inside the warranty period is repaired or replaced at no cost to you.
Authenticity, Warranty and Delivery
Every Festina watch we list is sourced new and unworn through authorised distribution and arrives in its original presentation box with the manufacturer’s documentation. This reference carries a 24-month international manufacturer warranty covering the movement, excluding the battery and normal wear to the finish and strap. Delivered anywhere in South Africa.
It does the simple things properly. If that is the watch you are after, this is the reference to reach for.
