Arnold Schwarzenegger Detained at Munich Airport Over Audemars Piguet Watch

In a surprising turn of events, Arnold Schwarzenegger faced a delay at Munich airport over an undeclared Audemars Piguet wristwatch. The movie star and former California Governor, en route to Austria for a climate charity auction hosted by his Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative, reportedly had a unique Audemars Piguet timepiece intended for the auction. The watch, specially crafted for Schwarzenegger, was to contribute to charitable efforts.

According to CBS News, Schwarzenegger encountered customs issues lasting around three hours due to unpaid taxes for the watch. The actor attempted to settle the tax bill at the airport, but faced challenges with a malfunctioning credit card machine and withdrawal limits at an ATM. Eventually, customs officers provided a functional credit card machine, resolving the payment concerns.

The unique Audemars Piguet watch, associated with Schwarzenegger’s charitable endeavors, was supposed to be declared properly after the auction in Austria. However, due to the airport incident, it seems the watch will remain in Munich and not accompany Schwarzenegger to Austria.

This incident brings attention not only to the customs hiccup but also to Schwarzenegger’s association with Audemars Piguet. The actor has historical ties with the brand, notably highlighted through the limited edition watch featured in the 1990s film End of Days. The watch, a significant piece for both Schwarzenegger and Audemars Piguet, holds sentimental value and reflects the enduring connection between the actor and the luxury watchmaker.

Original source: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/arnold-schwarzenegger-detained-over-audemars-piguet-watch-at-munich-airport