Watchmakers know that every watch is perfectly imperfect. From the highest-priced model to the most humble: if a we look closely enough, all are flawed. Part of the magic of watches is that they keep decent time despite their innate flaws. In this way, watches are a lot like people.
FAE tend to want to keep their watches, like their people, for as long as possible. That’s why FAE recommends a bespoke Standard 2-Piece watchband from Velle Alexander.
Durability
The traditional saddle-stitching technique used at Velle Alexander ensures that each individual stitch is locked in place. Even if one stitch were to wear through, the other stitches will not fail. Machine-made watchbands cannot say the same.
I haven’t achieved what I would consider “perfection,” and I likely never will, especially choosing to do most everything entirely by hand. But the possibility of getting close compels me to keep pushing forward. The result, I hope, embodies that drive and puts more things in the world that are worth having.
Alexander E. Gravelle
Owner and Artisan Velle Alexander
FAE appreciate humility, but they also feel each band made by Velle Alexander is indeed quite perfect, despite any flaws that won’t be found.
That’s why each FAE Pilot “Sapphire” should include a fully owner-customizable, Standard 2-Piece watchband, hand-made by the artisan at Velle Alexander.
Certainly, it is an upgrade worth pursuing.
-FAE
