Hands-On: The Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Tourbillon Ivory Enamel (And What Is And Isn't A Tourbillon)
Since tourbillons have become much more common since the end of the 20th century – largely due to modern manufacturing and assembly techniques that make it easier to achieve the precision necessary for them to work properly – now more than ever, it's not so much a question of whether you can do it, but how well it's done. With that in mind, let's take a look at an unusual, and unusually designed, example of the tourbillon as a piece of wearable, high-craft, design: an objet d'art for the wrist from Jaquet Droz. 1 OF 9 As always, with tourbillons it's good to have some context for what you're looking at. In this case, we've got a tourbillon that's a little different from the usual run-of-the-mill tourbillon (to the extent that there is such a thing in the first place).  This is not the first self-winding tourbillon ever made, of course – that honor goes to Audemars Piguet, who created the still record-holding self-wind

The Astronaut, the Shark & the Seamaster
Believe it or not, there is a Seamaster in these photos, but it is under the astronaut's sleeve. This guy is better known for wearing the Speedy Pro, but sharks don't like them as much.

How to increase chances of acquiring a piece?
Hi all,New to the PP game. I'm on the waitlist at my local AD, but they are a smaller dealer and are estimating a 2-3+ year wait for the 5167A. I did not inquire about the 5167R, but I would imagine it would only be slightly better. How do you increase your chances of getting one of these? Just call around and see if you can get on a waitlist? Also I'm curious, regardless if there is a waitlist or not, are there some dealers that will offer you a watch if you are there in person, cash in hand? (thinking of swinging by a few dealers on the next vacation) Thanks!

AD visit and what they had...
They had a total of 4 of these. Platinum Daytona, RG Daytona, Smurf and YG Sub. Lesson being buy them when you see them.

So.. YG Blue Dial Sub Or YG DD 40mm
Can't make up my mind between these two pieces. Either a new yellow gold blue dial submariner or a new yellow gold 40mm day date with silver dial. The sub is my favorite however I wonder if I will feel uncomfortable wearing it in some situations becauce it makes such a statement. The day date is a classic and doesn't stick out as much. I would love to hear from people that own both so you can tell me which one you wear more and why. But all opinions would help. Thanks.