Comments on: Leonardo DiCaprio To Sell Watches That Benefit The Environment http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/07/09/leonardo-dicaprio-to-sell-watches-that-benefit-the-environment/ celebrities caught green-handed Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:01:39 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: DiCaprio’s New Watch Deal To Benefit Environmental Initiatives // Archives // ecorazzi.com :: the latest in green gossip | Maharaja's Blog http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/07/09/leonardo-dicaprio-to-sell-watches-that-benefit-the-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-199690 DiCaprio’s New Watch Deal To Benefit Environmental Initiatives // Archives // ecorazzi.com :: the latest in green gossip | Maharaja's Blog Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:31:55 +0000 http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=7323#comment-199690 [...] isn’t the first time DiCaprio has used the watch scene to further environmental initiatives. Back in July of 2008, the actor signed on with Jaeger-LeCoultre to help promote a one-of-a-kind $300,000 timepiece. [...] [...] isn’t the first time DiCaprio has used the watch scene to further environmental initiatives. Back in July of 2008, the actor signed on with Jaeger-LeCoultre to help promote a one-of-a-kind $300,000 timepiece. [...]

]]> By: DiCaprio’s New Watch Deal To Benefit Environmental Initiatives // Archives // ecorazzi.com :: the latest in green gossip http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/07/09/leonardo-dicaprio-to-sell-watches-that-benefit-the-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-199631 DiCaprio’s New Watch Deal To Benefit Environmental Initiatives // Archives // ecorazzi.com :: the latest in green gossip Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:34:19 +0000 http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=7323#comment-199631 [...] isn’t the first time DiCaprio has used the watch scene to further environmental initiatives. Back in July of 2008, the actor signed on with Jaeger-LeCoultre to help promote a one-of-a-kind $300,000 timepiece. [...] [...] isn’t the first time DiCaprio has used the watch scene to further environmental initiatives. Back in July of 2008, the actor signed on with Jaeger-LeCoultre to help promote a one-of-a-kind $300,000 timepiece. [...]

]]> By: Top 5 eco-fashion recap, Summer 2008 « Seed & Sew http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/07/09/leonardo-dicaprio-to-sell-watches-that-benefit-the-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-125034 Top 5 eco-fashion recap, Summer 2008 « Seed & Sew Tue, 05 Aug 2008 03:31:55 +0000 http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=7323#comment-125034 [...] Leo starts selling watches to help the environment.  Apparently these Jaeger Le-Coultre watches are made out of diamonds from Mars and unicorn horns because they sold for almost $500K each - the proceeds of which going to old Leo’s environmental Fund with the California Community foundation.  Save up because they’re going to auction this fall. [...] [...] Leo starts selling watches to help the environment.  Apparently these Jaeger Le-Coultre watches are made out of diamonds from Mars and unicorn horns because they sold for almost $500K each – the proceeds of which going to old Leo’s environmental Fund with the California Community foundation.  Save up because they’re going to auction this fall. [...]

]]> By: Remy Chevalier http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/07/09/leonardo-dicaprio-to-sell-watches-that-benefit-the-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-110911 Remy Chevalier Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:30:42 +0000 http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=7323#comment-110911 Leo should read: "How The Rich Are Destroying The Earth" by Herve Kempf, out soon on Chelsea Green. Think of what you could do with $300,000!!! Rather than buy a freakin' watch. That's what I don't get about this kid, one minute he does something really cool, and the next, well, he behaves like a spoiled Palm Beach brat... just look at his pick of women! One day, I'd really like to hear what motivated him to get into green works... because he's still not quite clear in his head, and in his heart, as to what that really means. Leo should read: “How The Rich Are Destroying The Earth” by Herve Kempf, out soon on Chelsea Green. Think of what you could do with $300,000!!! Rather than buy a freakin’ watch. That’s what I don’t get about this kid, one minute he does something really cool, and the next, well, he behaves like a spoiled Palm Beach brat… just look at his pick of women! One day, I’d really like to hear what motivated him to get into green works… because he’s still not quite clear in his head, and in his heart, as to what that really means.

]]> By: Kelli http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/07/09/leonardo-dicaprio-to-sell-watches-that-benefit-the-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-110293 Kelli Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:07:41 +0000 http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=7323#comment-110293 I'm a big fan of Leo and have been ever since I first noticed him on Growing Pains. I think it's a great idea that he's going to sell something to the public and have 100% of the proceeds go toward environmental issues, BUT I have to laugh at the fact that to purchase these watches, one has to pay $300,000 for one or $400,000 for the other. The average person does not have that kind of money laying about, let alone in their bank account. Leo can afford to buy such expensive items and good for him. He has earned the right to do so with all the hard work he has done in perfecting his craft. From my perspective though, I feel that selling items for whatever the reason to the public does not bode very well in relating Leo with his fans (even if that's not his reason for selling "eco" watches - he is a public figure and because of this, his fans will still judge him accordingly based on relatability). Personally, I find it rather snobby to have such a high price. I realize the watches are made of super high quality materials, but I just feel that a lot of Leo's fans or people who are like-minded environmentalists or both, would like to have the opportunity to buy items with Leo's name on it at a price that the general public can afford. I think that these high prices are a slap in the face to the rest of us. I'm all for helping the environment, but $300,000/$400,000 ... gimme a break. However, that's just my opinion. I’m a big fan of Leo and have been ever since I first noticed him on Growing Pains. I think it’s a great idea that he’s going to sell something to the public and have 100% of the proceeds go toward environmental issues, BUT I have to laugh at the fact that to purchase these watches, one has to pay $300,000 for one or $400,000 for the other. The average person does not have that kind of money laying about, let alone in their bank account. Leo can afford to buy such expensive items and good for him. He has earned the right to do so with all the hard work he has done in perfecting his craft. From my perspective though, I feel that selling items for whatever the reason to the public does not bode very well in relating Leo with his fans (even if that’s not his reason for selling “eco” watches – he is a public figure and because of this, his fans will still judge him accordingly based on relatability). Personally, I find it rather snobby to have such a high price. I realize the watches are made of super high quality materials, but I just feel that a lot of Leo’s fans or people who are like-minded environmentalists or both, would like to have the opportunity to buy items with Leo’s name on it at a price that the general public can afford. I think that these high prices are a slap in the face to the rest of us. I’m all for helping the environment, but $300,000/$400,000 … gimme a break.

However, that’s just my opinion.

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