Theron: Deal broken

London, Oct. 11: When Hollywood star Charlize Theron was photographed wearing a Christian Dior watch she did more than just offend the designer’s arch rival Raymond Weil. She landed herself with a huge compensation bill for having broken the terms of a lucrative endorsement deal.

The Oscar-winning actress has been told she will have to pay “substantial” damages to Raymond Weil after breaking the terms of the deal by wearing a Dior timepiece during an 11-month period when she was being paid to be the “face” of the Swiss luxury goods manufacturer. Raymond Weil is now seeking $20 million in compensation.