Festina is founded in Switzerland in 1902. In 1984 Festina was taken over by Miguel Rodriguez, who also founded the watch-brand Lotus in 1981. Lotus also has two jewelry lines, namely; the Lotus Style & the Lotus Silver collections. 

Festina has the most important production-centres located in Switzerland & Spain and the Festina-Group sells approximately 5.000.000 wristwatches a year. 

The quality of the watches, the excellent price-quality ratio and the special service & attention that Festina spends on the after-sales have contributed that Festina is market-leader in many countries worldwide!

In 1990 Festina established a cycling-team and therefore Festina gain much publicity from the cycling-team which was sponsored by the brand. Festina also was the official timekeeper for, among other's, the Tour de France, the Giro d'Italia, the Vuelta a España & other cycle-races. 

Festina is known for producing high-quality, stylish watches at affordable prices, and it offers a wide range of products for both men and women.

Festina watches are made with a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology, and the brand is known for its attention to detail and commitment to quality. Many Festina watches feature advanced features such as chronograph functions, water resistance, and automatic winding, and the brand offers a range of styles, including classic, sporty, and trendy designs.

In addition to its core line of watches, Festina also offers a range of other timekeeping products, including clocks and accessories. The brand is popular with consumers around the world and is known for its innovative and stylish products.