The rondel the NHL team adopted is inspired by the air force’s symbol. “It’s what we call ‘the fuelled by passion’ version of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s rondel,” Elias said.

My dad would have liked the more subtle blue RCAF roundel on the subdial at 9 o’clock and the RCAF centennial logo on the caseback ... standing traditional Air Force motto, “Sic Itur Ad ...