Type 20 ACE

The Airain Type 20 ACE is a Swiss Made mechanical flyback chronograph with a column wheel, celebrating both heritage and precision. Crafted in collaboration with Ace Jewelers, this watch blends timeless design with a modern touch, honoring Dutch craftsmanship and horological tradition.

TYPE 20 ACE
The Airain Type 20 has long been celebrated as an iconic timepiece, known for its rich history and timeless design. Now, in collaboration with Ace Jewelers, we’ve reimagined this classic with a contemporary twist. The clean silver white dial, bold orange hands, and meticulously crafted details elevate this original aviation watch, transforming it into a statement piece that’s both modern and bold.
 
SHARED VISION
This collaboration is about more than designing a watch—it’s a shared journey rooted in friendship. Tom van Wijlick, CEO of Airain, and Alon Ben Joseph, CEO of Ace Jewelers, have shared a deep appreciation for horology and craftsmanship for years. Their mutual dedication to these values has culminated in the creation of the Type 20 ACE, a timepiece that celebrates their vision and longstanding friendship.

ACE JEWELERS
Ace Jewelers, based in the heart of Amsterdam, is renowned for its passion for fine watches and jewelry. For years, Ace has been a trusted name in the world of horology, combining tradition with a modern design ethos. Under the leadership of Alon Ben Joseph, Ace stands as the ideal partner for this reimagined Type 20, bringing together the best of both worlds to create a timeless yet contemporary piece.

Case
Material: Stainless steel case with brushed and polished finishing
Diameter: 39mm (39,5mm bezel)
Water Resistance: 50m (5ATM)
Height: 14,77mm (10,85mm w/o crystal)
Caseback: Screwed solid steel back with engraving
Lug-to-lug: 47,7mm

Movement
Calibre: Calibre AM2; manual winding chronograph with column wheel and flyback complication. Made by Manufacture AMT, Sellita's high-end division
Frequency: 28,800vph
Jewels: 23
Power Reserve: 63 hours

Dial & Hands
Dial:Silver white dial with Arabic numerals in Super-Luminova® BGW9 Grade A lume and the minute track on the chronograph subdial treated with Super-Luminova Pantone 151C Grade X1 orange lume
Hands: Matte-black hour and minute hands with Super-Luminova® BGW9 Grade A. Chronograph seconds and minute hands with Super-Luminova Pantone 151C Grade X1 orange lume
Counters: Recessed chronograph counters (small seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock, 30-minute recorder at 3 o’clock)

Bezel
Rotation: Bi-directional, friction
Finishing: Stainless steel 12hour countdown bezel with black numerals

Strap: Black nubuck strap with orange stitching and Airain signed double buckle + orange military-style nylon strap
Crystal: Double domed sapphire crystal