Rhody
I'm a Lumberjack.
Interesting article. I’ll need to read it againMaybe that patent only covers some small aspect of the buckle or something?? As straps for watches and other things have been around for a long time. An article that talks about the origins of the parachute strap, which if it had been patented back in the day would be expired by now:
Comparing 3 Elastic Watch Straps: Budget Choices or Budget Be Damned?
Detailed comparison of Elastic Watch Straps from Erika's Originals, The Watch Steward, and Nick Mankey Designs - is it worth spending the extra money?twobrokewatchsnobs.com
Several years ago I bought a similar strap I can’t remember the English company but the strap was billed as nos made from the last vintage parachute straps. I had been given to understand that this was not a bee design. I haven’t worn that strap in some time. I’m not sure where it is but I’ll try to find it and take pics. It was olive green with a yellow stripe.