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Shaun White is one of the very few sports celebrities who have risen beyond the sport they played. While on the ramp he is the best snowboarder, outside the game he is an icon. His popularity is such that everything he does becomes a trend. In fact, when it comes to style and fashion, he is as great an influencer as any renowned Hollywood superstar.

 

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Post-retirement life has been incredible for the snowboarding legend so far. Notably, Shaun is as busy as he was before. However, this time, he is busy ticking things off his bucket list. Traveling with his girlfriend, spending time with family, being a guest in every other talk show, and now at the Oscars; the Olympic champion is certainly enjoying the best phase of his life right now.

Shaun White welcomes Paul Wesley to the Omega family

The Vampire Diaries actor, Paul Wesley, posted a picture wearing an Omega watch on his Instagram handle. In the caption, Paul wrote, “As a watch lover, I am honored to be a part of the @omega family. A legendary and timeless brand with uncompromising quality. #omegamychoice.”

 

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Being a watch enthusiast himself and already an Omega user, Shaun congratulated the actor and cheerfully welcomed him into the Omega family. He wrote a comment on Paul’s post saying, “Nice welcome to the @omega fam!! “

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Shaun’s love for watches

It’s no secret that the Olympic legend, Shaun White, loves watches beyond measure. In fact, it is an essential accessory that he always carries along. In a GQ interview, Shaun revealed that he often follows the most iconic Hollywood character, James Bond, for the watch ideas. After his victory in the Olympics, Omega gifted him with their Speedmaster watch to celebrate his remarkable achievement.

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Being a presenter at the Oscars 2022, Shaun even got the opportunity to pay tribute to his favorite character, James Bond. Together with Tony Hawk and Kelly Slater, he celebrated 60 years of James Bond in Hollywood.

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