Zodiac Talk => General Zodiac Discussion => Topic started by: Dhampsten on September 25, 2025, 04:28:20 PM

Title: Identifying unique seal on Zodiac Rotographic
Post by: Dhampsten on September 25, 2025, 04:28:20 PM
Hello all,

New user and first time poster here. I recently acquired a c.1950s Zodiac Rotographic with cal. 1361 automatic movement. The dial features an unusual crest:
   •   Blue circular field with stars around it
   •   White shield in the center with red radiating "spokes" (atom/radar style)
   •   Gold eagle perched above the shield

The watch is running and will be fully serviced. I believe this was a small-batch commission, possibly tied to a USAF nuclear/missile program or aerospace contractor, but I haven't been able to pin it down in the usual heraldry catalogs.

Has anyone seen this emblem before on a Zodiac or other mid-century Swiss dial? Any leads on the unit or organization it represents would be hugely appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Daniel
Title: Re: Identifying unique seal on Zodiac Rotographic
Post by: Butch on September 25, 2025, 05:11:17 PM
You are correct but I have never seen that one before.
Title: Re: Identifying unique seal on Zodiac Rotographic
Post by: Dhampsten on September 25, 2025, 05:37:18 PM
Thanks for your input and reply. Hopefully that means it's rarer than rare :D ha! I won't hold my breath though.