Alex, the founder of British strapmaker Haveston, is fueled by a passion for horology and history. Throughout Haveston's varied and growing portfolio, its designs are defined by a focus on the honest utilitarian character of vintage military industrial equipment used by service personnel for aviation, space exploration, combat and other purposes.

If Haveston's commitment to continuous refinement and innovation is any indication, we can expect much more from the company -- with one underlying idea. According to Alex: "At the end of the day, it always comes back to that service-driven purpose, regardless of whether that is to your community, family, or the world. Having a little reminder of that on your wrist is quite special."

Part of the Service series of nylon straps and an original Haveston design, the M-22 showcases a versatile subdued combination of greys in a unique naval-based asymmetrical configuration, with a heavy dark navy blue stripe. The battleship-inspired pattern is based on the 1942 U.S. Navy Measure 22 camouflage scheme used on vessels in the Pacific and European theaters of WWII. Worn by the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay in 1945, the scheme consisted of 20-B Deck Blue, 5-H Haze Grey and 5-N Navy Blue. It was designed for conditions where "high angle aerial observation was unlikely."

The A2 version features a single-pass layout for a streamlined wearing profile and reduced "off-wrist" height. The sliding keeper allows easy and secure stowing of the tail.

Material:

• Robust 1.3mm heavy-weave polyamide that retains its shape
• Brushed or polished stainless steel buckle
  

Sizing:

• Available in 22mm
• 270mm (10-5/8") long, excluding buckle
• Fits wrists 145mm - 225mm (6" - 8-1/2")

Includes:

• One free pair of strong, seamless double-flange stainless steel spring bars