Brand Bites: Black Eye Edition

Great testimonial ... or greatest testimonial? F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone was mugged for his Hublot watch. So, naturally, he made a Hublot ad playing up his mugged mug, above. Not what you'd expect from a luxury watch brand, but certainly in your face.

Oprah Down Under: Australian for product placement. Also: Fodder for yet another Taiwanese nooz takedown.

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