$10 off orders over $150Free domestic shipping over $45★★★★★ 4.89 average from 8,365+ reviews
kAlex, 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."
A lesser-known but historically significant pattern featuring a combination of unique subdued blue, grey and drab brown shades, Haveston's BRG strap is based on the Cold War-era urban camouflage known as Berlin Brigade camo.
The Berlin Brigade was established in 1982 by the British 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards tank squadron in Berlin, after the traditional olive drab camo color was found to be incompatible with the built environment. Used on vehicles in developed areas, the dispersed, scaled-up digital pattern was designed to merge with surrounding buildings, windows and doorways (an approach similar to the naval dazzle-cam pattern of visual disruption).
This BRG version sports the latest evolution of Haveston's A2 configuration, featuring a streamlined single-pass layout with an updated weave and metal hexagonal keepers. It has a reinforced look and construction, including fortified setting holes and strap tail. The sliding keeper allows easy and secure stowing of the tail.
It’s my second Haveston strap. I have several NATO straps from other manufacturers, but Haveston straps are ones of the best. Material is sturdy yet supple; the hardware and buckle with stamped logo look really nice. I love single pass design; it doesn’t make the strap look too thick on my wrist. The strap looks amazing on my vintage military-style Praesidus DD-45, it brings out the vintage “Dirty Dozen” look even more. I was also impressed by the quality and design of the packaging. Highly recommended, 5 stars!
Appreciate the fine quality and design of this watch strap. for my Nite tritium watch from England. While it is apparently a tough build, it is extremely comfortable to wear. It lacks the second strap layer that passes under the watch to create a layer between your skin and the watch pins like a typical Nato strap design, however, it still provides the desired security should one of the pins/spring bars fail. It was just long enough for my wrist, so it may not fit some with larger wrists. Appreciated the fast shipping and great communication when I needed to modify my order.
Let's start with the packaging - Haveston understands that unpacking your new strap is an important part of the experience and can add to the feeling that you purchased a quality product.
The strap itself is well made, has just the right length (I find many NATOs too long), and wears well on the wrist. All in all a fun summer strap - can recommend.
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