THE ACE PILOT RETURNS
Originally developed in collaboration with Swedish fighter pilots for the Arctic Challenge Exercise in 2021, the ACE Pilot 44mm chronograph quickly became one of our most sought-after timepieces. After being sold out for years, it’s finally making its return.
The new ACE stays true to the original while introducing updated features and design. It combines a vintage-inspired look with modern functionality. The large hands and indices are coated with lume for easy readability—even in challenging environments like a cockpit. Like all our 2025 models, the Swedish flag is featured on the dial. below 6 o’clock, and as a silhouette on the crown. Another new detail is the steel bezel with a lume dot at the 12 o’clock marker.
The new ACE Pilot is powered by a reliable quartz movement and retains its solid construction, designed to be easy to read and operate—even when wearing gloves. Several signature design elements are making a comeback, including the Ace of Spades on the dial and oil-pressed into the steel caseback for a striking 3D effect. The caseback also features the original silhouettes of the JAS 39 Gripen, F18, and F16—the participating aircraft from the 2021 Arctic Challenge Exercise that inspired the watch. And just like before, the JAS 39 Gripen is featured as a silhouette on the center-positioned chronograph second hand.
Specifcations
Material: 316L stainless steel, ceramic bezel, steel insert, aluminum cylinder
Dial: Black, off-white subdials. Lume in hands and indice.
Size: 44 mm diameter, 51 mm lug-to-lug, 14,25 mm height, 22 mm between lugs
Movement: Seiko VK64 meca-quartz, chronograph complication
Crystal: Scratch proof sapphire, glareproofed, anti-fingerprint coating
Water resistance: 10 atm / 100 meters / 328 feet
Bracelet: Steel bracelet, premium clasp.
Warranty: 5 years
Functions: Right sub-dial shows the hours (24) of the day. Left sub-dial tracks elapsed minutes when chronograph is activated. Rotating bezel with lume dot at 12 o'clock marker
When using your MALM watch, the watch will be exposed to different types of stresses and strains. Like many other advanced watches and gauges, a very large number of components share a very limited amount of space and like other valuable items you should treat your MALM watch with great care. It is important that you do not expose the watch to unnecessary impacts, chemicals, solvents, hazardous gases, magnetic fields or very cold or hot environments.
The timepiece should be serviced and maintained regularly to work properly. Such services should be performed by MALM or a professional watchmaker for warranty terms to apply. We offer many service options for your watch, from repairing and replacing worn components, pressure testing, resealing, cleaning to polishing, engraving and change dials and more.
The watch comes in an exclusive, custom made wooden watch box with premium, suede interior. It both protects the watch and offers a perfect display. Inside the box you will also find:
- Strap tool
- Warranty & Certificate of Authenticity card
- Manual
- Watch cloth