Festina Minimalist Lined Dial Dress Watch 1960's

A Super quality Festina watch - Just Serviced, and  in excellent condition.
The watch has an unusual linen effect dial in soft gold, with the Festina logo, and slim stick markers contrasting in polished gold, with ultra slim matching hands - On a new leather strap.
The watch has been overhauled in The Ukraine, it runs well, and keeps time.
Festina watches originated in Switzerland in 1902 and are now part of a Spanish-based international conglomerate, the Festina Group, headquartered in Madrid and Barcelona. The brand is known for its blend of Swiss quality and a sporty, functional design philosophy. 
Origins and Early History
Founding (1902): Festina was established by the Stüdi family in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, a region renowned for horological expertise.
Motto: The name "Festina" comes from the Latin phrase Festina lente, meaning "make haste, slowly," reflecting a philosophy of meticulous craftsmanship and steady progress.
Relocation (WWII): The business was sold in 1935 and later, during World War II, its operations were relocated to Barcelona, Spain.
Acquisition (1984): Spanish entrepreneur Miguel Rodríguez, owner of Lotus watches, acquired Festina in 1984, forming the Festina-Lotus Group (now Festina Group). This acquisition marked a significant strategic shift towards a global market presence. 
Sports Timekeeping and Innovation
Cycling Association: Under Rodríguez's leadership, Festina aggressively targeted the sports watch segment, launching the "Chrono Bike" collection in 1984. This connection was cemented by sponsoring their own professional cycling team from 1989 to 2001 and becoming the official timekeeper for the Tour de France from 1992 to 2016.
Technological Focus: The brand has a reputation for quality and precision, utilising reliable Japanese quartz movements in many models and integrating high-quality Swiss-made mechanical movements (from the group's internal manufacturer, Soprod) in others. They are also known for pioneering watches made from materials like titanium. 
The Modern Festina Group
Today, the Festina Group is an international company and a major player in the watchmaking industry, selling over five million watches per year. The group owns several watch and jewellery brands, including luxury names like Perrelet and Candino, alongside its core commercial-range offerings. 
Festina watches are positioned in an accessible price range, offering a strong value proposition through robust build quality, diverse designs (from sporty chronographs to classic Swiss-made models), and reliable movements.