Audemars Piguet

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 😁). I didn't wear tihis was recently but I decided to take out of the vault...  

Did this originally come on leather strap, or did you switch out the bracelet?

one could buy the bracelet also separately

definitely one of the best in my collection

You can't get a better Royal Oak, IMO. Great to see it back on the wrist!

It's still high even now. But... the pandemonium out there right now... makes everything we bought a few years back look cheap.

Wear it more often when possible. We die once but live every day 😉

the issue is always with the current bubble APs can be a bit flashy (and in some places even dangerous)

Perfect proportions, and I always liked this skeleton over the newer 41mm one. I still think of it often!! ...  

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. ...  

Watches such as these always made the Jules Audemars line a favourite line for me out of all the brands. ...  

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!

always do my best to look...my best

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 💥made me leave it in the safe ..for too long! Zürich is pretty safe ..or at least the places I visit so...