George Clooney's Snoopy up for auction

[RW16610]

Saw this a bit earlier and thought I would share. Apparently, George Clooney is auctioning off his Speedmaster (Snoopy) for the "Homes For our Troops" organization. It'll be interesting to see what it sells for, but best of all the proceeds are supporting a good cause.



https://www.tmz.com/2021/11/04/5th-a...or-man-photos/

[ratty]

I would say that a Snoopy watch in a box signed by George Clooney is being auctioned as opposed to George Clooney's watch!

I wonder how often he has worn it?

[jaisonline]

He’s an paid ambassador for Omega, right?

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by ratty

I would say that a Snoopy watch in a box signed by George Clooney is being auctioned as opposed to George Clooney's watch!

I wonder how often he has worn it?

Fair point! I tried to find a website or other info but only saw what was shown above. Apparently it's from his personal collection, but I'm not sure how often he wore it if at all.

Originally Posted by jaisonline

He’s an paid ambassador for Omega, right?

He definitely was, and probably still is but I'm not entirely certain.

[ks58]

That thing looks awesome. Would love to add.

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by ks58

That thing looks awesome. Would love to add.

It's a great watch, indeed. I can completely understand why it's among the more sought after pieces in the Speedmaster line.

[fskywalker]

Nice

[AEC]

I put in a bid of $5k. Feeling good about my chances...

[samson66]

Originally Posted by jaisonline

He’s an paid ambassador for Omega, right?

Yep

He's still on the Omega website so I assume he's still currently a paid ambassador

[ratty]

So will he be classed as a Flipper now?

[raclaims]

Ha!!

Does anyone really care about his signature or whatever provenance he brings especially as a paid ambassador that likely got the piece for free?

I mean I'm happy any time someone raises money for charity...just curious if his name brings cache in the watch world

[spacemanvt]

hell yeah thats dope

[brandrea]

[DoricSpiker]

Originally Posted by ratty

So will he be classed as a Flipper now?

If it smells like flippin.............

[DoricSpiker]

In all seriousness a great gesture from a guy with a moral compass I think.

[FrenchBigCrown]

Originally Posted by DoricSpiker

In all seriousness a great gesture from a guy with a moral compass I think.

This. ^

[MrGoat]

Originally Posted by DoricSpiker

In all seriousness a great gesture from a guy with a moral compass I think.

I completely agree.

Better than sitting on his hands doing nothing and last I checked he was helping raise $8700 to a cause that appears to do great things.


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[MrGoat]

For those that are interested in helping the cause there are 120 something items up for auction. It’s on eBay. Link- http://www.ebay.com/hfot


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[ap1]

I’m thinking he must have another

[TimeAZ]

Originally Posted by AEC

I put in a bid of $5k. Feeling good about my chances...

I'm in for 5001. Booya!

[C0d]

Here's the link to actual auction for those of you who are interested. I know there are heavy hitters on this forum...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/27501216960...cAAOSwbcphgcvM

[RW16610]

Thanks for sharing the eBay link.

[RW16610]

And it just ended ($34,081.99 USD)! I was watching down to the last second and of course someone swooped in with th 94th bid and sniped it.

[1William]

Nice watch.

[Baboon]

Wrong venue they chose for the auction….

[-dustin]

Hot damn, his signature is actually legible. That's nuts.

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by Baboon

Wrong venue they chose for the auction….

Agreed, I guess the timing didn't align well. The Phillips Racing Pulse auction or others similar may have brought more money for the charity. Someone got a great opportunity to own a piece with a direct connection to an ambassador for just a bit more than market value for regular versions.

[cajunron]

Originally Posted by Baboon

Wrong venue they chose for the auction….

You got that right!

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by raclaims

Ha!!

Does anyone really care about his signature or whatever provenance he brings especially as a paid ambassador that likely got the piece for free?

I mean I'm happy any time someone raises money for charity...just curious if his name brings cache in the watch world

This is what celebrities do - use their name to get other people to spend money.

I would like someone to obtain authentic records on how much these celebrities, pro athletes (with their so called 'Foundations') who earn million annually, how much of their own money they actually part with.

Anyone who says they have the slightest inkling is making it up, but if I had to guess, I would say the dollars are negligible.

[MrGoat]

Originally Posted by raclaims

Ha!!

Does anyone really care about his signature or whatever provenance he brings especially as a paid ambassador that likely got the piece for free?

I mean I'm happy any time someone raises money for charity...just curious if his name brings cache in the watch world

Originally Posted by Jack T

This is what celebrities do - use their name to get other people to spend money.



I would like someone to obtain authentic records on how much these celebrities, pro athletes (with their so called 'Foundations') who earn million annually, how much of their own money they actually part with.



Anyone who says they have the slightest inkling is making it up, but if I had to guess, I would say the dollars are negligible.

He just gave 34k worth of his property to a charity that holds a special place in my heart as I have a personal friend who received a house from them. It shouldn’t matter if he got the watch for free or not, nor how “relevant” he is in the watch world. He autographed it and donated it to a great cause. Please don’t misconstrue this as putting him on a pedestal, but 34k is not a meaningless donation, no matter how much the person spent or will save in taxes. I promise you a deserving man or woman that needs a smart home doesn’t care that George Clooney donated a watch he may have gotten for free they just appreciate the compassion of those that helped them when they needed it.


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