George Clooney The American watch

[DRMOVIE1]

anybody here notice his Omega speedmaster professional??

He would have been much cooler in a daytona w leather strap!

[Dweller of the Sea]

it was his fathers, so I can understand him. We must pardon him, we can´t all be perfect

[Singslinger]

I thought he was weaing a Seamaster in the Omega ad...I might be wrong though.

[JRA21]

Well he is one of the Omega ambassadors ... I just wish James Bond would go back to his Submariner!

[esm]

Originally Posted by DRMOVIE1

anybody here notice his Omega speedmaster professional??

He would have been much cooler in a daytona w leather strap!

sensing there is something wrong with an Omega Speedy Pro or wearing an Omega Speedy Pro by reading the original post?

IMO - Daytona is no better than Speedy Pro, whether it is on bracelet or strap

GC being an Omega ambassador in real life, maybe he was obligated to wear one in his movies

[Frogman4me]

Couldn't be wearing a better watch for the role. Nothing is wrong with the speedmaster professional, it's the only watch in my current collection that I plan to keep forever and pass on.

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by JRA21

Well he is one of the Omega ambassadors ... I just wish James Bond would go back to his Submariner!

Not likely to happen. Subs are just so plentiful and common, they are not unique enough to fit the Bond image any more.

It is the same reason Bond is not driving Ferraris-they might be good, but very commonly known to the public. Which, arguably makes them much less interesting than an Aston.

Just returned from the Keys, and probably saw 10 Subs in two days-many two tones.

Not bad mouthing, but Subs are way to common for Bond at this point-history notwithstanding. I think Subs have reached the point of market saturation.

[esm]

Originally Posted by WJGESQ

Not likely to happen. Subs are just so plentiful and common, they are not unique enough to fit the Bond image any more.
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hang on a tick.... are you saying that the Omega SMP and SM PO aren't "that" common in the wild?

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by esm

hang on a tick.... are you saying that the Omega SMP and SM PO aren't "that" common in the wild?

Agreed - SMPs and POs are ridiculously good sellers over here in all their forms, we certainly sell more of them than Rolex Subs

[JoeSiR]

Originally Posted by esm

sensing there is something wrong with an Omega Speedy Pro or wearing an Omega Speedy Pro by reading the original post?

IMO - Daytona is no better than Speedy Pro, whether it is on bracelet or strap

GC being an Omega ambassador in real life, maybe he was obligated to wear one in his movies

Agreed X2

[Dr.Brian]

I think it all comes down to who pays the most for product placement. I'm sure Omega inked a multi movie deal, with option to renew, many years ago. They invest far too much in Bond advertising to not have that locked up. I would bet the old movies had watches selected by the design team. Those days are gone. Rolex doesn't need to advertise in the Bond films. Their classic Sub is a best seller, any doubt can be erased by looking at what a sub sold for 10 years ago vs today's MSRP. If they're selling a steel watch that others would sell for less than $2000 for $8000 after tax, they're advertising is working fine. I DO wonder what would happen to Omega sales if they were outbid by Rolex for the Bond franchise. No more weekend warrior, Internet superspy sales. I'm sure there are a large number of these sales.

[Lion]

Whatever happened to wearing and using what you like regardless of the brand?!!

[esm]

Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

I think it all comes down to who pays the most for product placement. I'm sure Omega inked a multi movie deal, with option to renew, many years ago. They invest far too much in Bond advertising to not have that locked up. I would bet the old movies had watches selected by the design team. Those days are gone. Rolex doesn't need to advertise in the Bond films. Their classic Sub is a best seller, any doubt can be erased by looking at what a sub sold for 10 years ago vs today's MSRP. If they're selling a steel watch that others would sell for less than $2000 for $8000 after tax, they're advertising is working fine. I DO wonder what would happen to Omega sales if they were outbid by Rolex for the Bond franchise. No more weekend warrior, Internet superspy sales. I'm sure there are a large number of these sales.

imo - i dont think Rolex would bother. Rolex has been "at the right place, at the right time" with their Sub and daytona sale success, thanks to Bond movie and Paul Newman - were there product placement $$$ involved in these 2 incidents?


Rolex is enjoying alot of sporting and social event coverages and it fits they motto quite well - A crown for every achievement.

[Mike B]

Why the thumbs down for the speedy ?? It's one of the most iconic watches out there IMO. Just because its not a Rolex doesn't mean it's a POS.

[rpryan55]

Interesting thread. I saw the Speedy, and knew instantly that Clooney was just fulfilling a contract with that watch. It had nothing to do with the story, or with the occupation of the character Clooney was playing (and, of course, most covert operatives don't tattoo themselves - don't know what that was about).

As for Bond and his Sub - well, despite its popularity, it is still arguably the most dependable tool watch in the world. Bond would want the best for his line of work, and the sub would work wonders. Then again, Omega would as well.

[dieselgeek]

The new bond movie was cancled anyway :/


Nothing wrong with the speedy. Great watch. Very Iconic.

[Dr.Brian]

I seriously doubt that one's private contracts with corporate sponsors have anything to do with what an actor wears on screen. Unless he is producing, etc. and negotiates more $$.

[rpryan55]

Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

I seriously doubt that one's private contracts with corporate sponsors have anything to do with what an actor wears on screen. Unless he is producing, etc. and negotiates more $$.

Um..... when Omega pays megabucks for a movie star to wear their watches (and they do), they stipulate that the movie star may not be shown in any other timepiece - even in a movie. If the producers have cut a deal with another watch company, then some exceptions can be had (for big $$$$), but I can assure you, in the main, that "one's private contracts with corporate sponsors" have EVERYTHING to do with what an actor wears on screen. That's why the corporation sponsors them, of course.

[Speed]

I love Rolex...but I also love my Speedy Pro! In fact, I am going to wear this baby when I go see "The American" today!

This watch is iconic, well-made a GREAT value - 1/3 the price of a new Daytona...and looks Sweet on this double-ridged OEM Shark strap. Look at that matte dial lads. We swoon over such things in Sub-land, don't we?

Booyah!

(Pardon my very biased enthusiasm.) Don't hate...I am a Rolex Fan Boy. Rest assured...but a little vari-e-tay never hurt anyone.

Oh...BTW, product placement is a racket. Pure & simple. I know...I used to do a bit of it. Many times tho, unless you PAY BIG $$$, you have little control over how your product is shown - or if your precious scenes showing your product end up on the cutting room floor...or WORSE, your product becomes the butt of jokes in the script. It's happened.

[dieselgeek]

Originally Posted by rpryan55

Um..... when Omega pays megabucks for a movie star to wear their watches (and they do), they stipulate that the movie star may not be shown in any other timepiece - even in a movie. If the producers have cut a deal with another watch company, then some exceptions can be had (for big $$$$), but I can assure you, in the main, that "one's private contracts with corporate sponsors" have EVERYTHING to do with what an actor wears on screen. That's why the corporation sponsors them, of course.

Then why does he wear Rolex in the Oceans Movies?

[rpryan55]

Originally Posted by dieselgeek

Then why does he wear Rolex in the Oceans Movies?

Wasn't an exclusive Omega "Ambassador" then.

[Dr.Brian]

I doubt an actor has any say in what a studio does in it's movies. A private contract doesn't extend beyond one's self. That doesn't make any sense. What one does on screen as a paid actor is separate from what one does in public. It's possible he would have to pass on a movie where he could was not able to wear his sponsor's watch, but I doubt it. A studio is free to take $$ to place products.

[esm]

Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

I doubt an actor has any say in what a studio does in it's movies. A private contract doesn't extend beyond one's self. That doesn't make any sense. What one does on screen as a paid actor is separate from what one does in public. It's possible he would have to pass on a movie where he could was not able to wear his sponsor's watch, but I doubt it. A studio is free to take $$ to place products.

maybe for B or C -listed actrors....

im sure they'd bend over backwards for those A/A+-listed actors.... or am i way off?

[rpryan55]

Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

I doubt an actor has any say in what a studio does in it's movies. A private contract doesn't extend beyond one's self. That doesn't make any sense. What one does on screen as a paid actor is separate from what one does in public. It's possible he would have to pass on a movie where he could was not able to wear his sponsor's watch, but I doubt it. A studio is free to take $$ to place products.

A studio IS free to do so, but Clooney is not free to take the part unless he gets a pass from Omega. And if the producer has no watch deal (99.9% of all movies) then the actor's "private contract" would "extend" into the character's watch choice. Which, again, is why the watch company pays the actor. Not much bang for their buck if he doesn't wear it where most people see him, eh?

[Dr.Brian]

Their $$ buys the actor and ADs, if they want product placement in movies, that's the studio.

[bodybump]

all i know is i wasted my time watching the crappy movie..arrgghhh

[figbo]

Originally Posted by bodybump

all i know is i wasted my time watching the crappy movie..arrgghhh

You still going at it?

[bodybump]

Originally Posted by figbo

You still going at it?

Raf i treat my lady to the most expensive restaurant in town "MOVIES" and this what i get...

[esm]

Originally Posted by bodybump

Raf i treat my lady to the most expensive restaurant in town "MOVIES" and this what i get...

didnt check their "refund policy" prior getting there

[rpryan55]

Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

Their $$ buys the actor and ADs, if they want product placement in movies, that's the studio.

ADs are "authorized dealers" - they don't do deals with studios. (And there aren't many "studio" movies out there.) Again, most movies are made without watch deals between the producer and the watch manufacturer - so the actor is free to wear any watch he wants. A watch company pays the actor to wear its watch in the movie, and thus, has product placement that by-passes the producer.