The Watch Blog

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hollywood star turned Governor of California, swears by Audemars Piguet, a Swiss luxury watch manufacturer founded in 1875. In recent years, the Austrian hulk has become synonymous with the brand, endorsing it wherever possible. Last month, he was at a New York gala benefit honoring Francois-Henry Bennahmias, President and CEO of Audemars Piguet North America, among others, who supports the Governor’s programs for at-risk children. The highlight of the evening was a Sotheby’s auction of a pre-sale Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Legacy timepiece, scheduled to have a general release in March 2011. The auction raised over $500,000.