The Festina Chrono Bike is a men's chronograph collection that grew out of the brand's cycling heritage. Every model is a quartz chronograph, some water resistant to 10 ATM and the rest to 20 ATM, so you will find one for everyday wear and for water sports alike. As an official Festina dealer we deliver to your door with the manufacturer's warranty, and after your purchase our own watch service looks after your watch.
What does the Chrono Bike have to do with cycling?
From 1992 to 2016 Festina was the official timekeeper of the Tour de France. The Chrono Bike models carry on that sporty heritage: large, easy-to-read chronograph dials, a tachymeter or strongly styled bezel, and often a red-and-black or blue colour scheme.
Do you need a 10 or 20 ATM Chrono Bike?
- 10 ATM (100 m): enough for swimming, showering and the beach, and plenty for everyday wear.
- 20 ATM (200 m): if you are in the water regularly, snorkel or dive, this is the more reassuring choice.
Our rule of thumb: if you cannot decide, the 20 ATM model has no real downside, it just costs a little more.
What should you watch for with size?
Chrono Bike cases tend to be large and full of character, and they can dominate a slimmer wrist. If you would like a more understated chronograph, also look at the Timeless Chronograph models, and you can see the full range on the Festina page. When buying online, compare the case diameter given on the product page with a watch you already own – that way you will most likely get the size right first time.
Questions and answers about the Festina Chrono Bike
What is the Festina Chrono Bike?
The Festina Chrono Bike is the brand's cycling-inspired collection of men's chronographs. It is tied to Festina's history as timekeeper of the Tour de France.
What determines the price of a Festina Chrono Bike?
Mainly the strap material (leather, steel, rubber), the case finish and the water resistance. The 20 ATM models are generally in the upper part of the collection, but the difference is not big.
Can I dive with a Festina Chrono Bike?
With the 20 ATM (200 m) Chrono Bike models, yes – they are suitable for recreational diving. The 10 ATM versions are fine for swimming but not for diving.
How do you use the chronograph?
You start and stop the stopwatch with the upper pusher and reset it with the lower one. Meanwhile the normal time display keeps running undisturbed.