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 pattern design, Invasion is inspired by the black, green and white striped paint scheme applied to Allied aircraft on the eve of the D-Day invasion.

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
• "Enhanced" version has a reinforced look and construction, including fortified setting holes and strap tail (see photos). See Size selections for availability
• Brushed or polished stainless steel buckle
  

Sizing:

• Available in 20mm and 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