The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 39MM Openworked has been in my collection for 6 years. So many things changed (especially at Audemars Piguet..back then they did want to sell watches ๐). I didn't wear tihis was recently but I decided to take out of the vault...
I am sure back then they wanted to sell it and move ! was not super popular but made in limited numbers. New skeleton started at an higher price/size so I was glad to get one of the last 39mm
When availability was not an issue, just the emptiness of your wallet!! I was also fortunate to try out this special piece. I feel the early 2010s was a bit of a golden era for AP in recent times, there were many many great pieces. ...
almost all was available on the spot. I even asked in the forum if I should get the skeleton, to some was too expensive but now is a different world...glad I got it!
Of course you had been extremely disappointed when it has occurred, but that's the evidence you wear your watches and don't keep them into a safe (though any RO can no longer be worn easily and safely)
It actually happened early one when I bought the watch..with a wall or a door! but it became part of the watch! In fairness the recent price explosions ๐ฅmade me leave it in the safe ..for too long! Zรผrich is pretty safe ..or at least the places I visit so...