no bonus at it because is eric clapton?in our estimate did in fact, this is probably one of the most important ones in private hands. one of the most coveted. the other one is permanently in geneva. this is only one that someone can bite of this version. stuart: i cannot believe that eric clapton does not place any role in this watch. >> i did not say that it doesn't, but we keep it up to our buyers. >> is this just a personal sale? >> i did not ask him that question. >> it is not a charitable auction? >> no. stuart: you have another one. this one is a modest sort of version. eric clapton did not own it. >> this is a very interesting watch. it is particularly interesting because it is made from 1949. only three models were made. it was done at the time when patrick philippe thought that intercontinental traveling would be manned a well-timed wristwatch. stuart: eric clapton watch will be the winner. thank you so much for coming. the highlight reel coming up next. stuart: big show, big highlight reel. >> did you believe that

the answer -- eric clapton.inducted into the hall of fame for playing with many different bands. we have the announcements this morning. deep purple, randy newman, rush, donna summers, what are you going to do. let's talk about the bad news bears. i am kidding. the cleveland indians. i am allowed to say that because i am a cleveland fan. they are already making plans for 2013. we talked business of baseball with the owner last night. how could you not be in india than having lived here? i know i am. we welcome the president of the cleveland indians. going on through 21st year. >> it is great to have you here. liz: you really deserve a medal. [laughter] it is not easy. >> i feel fortunate. i am not from cleveland. it has been a great ride for me. a great place to be. liz: let's call it what it is, a really terrible last half of the season. disappointing. what happens now? >> we get better. we fight to get better. we have a managerial decision to make in the next couple of days. we have some great choices to choos

eric clapton bought the oil on canvas, part of a series of three for just over $3,000,000.10 years ago! i wonder how much the artist gets out of that sale. >> mmm hmm. >> some welcome news for hockey fan. >> bill: probably not much, a dollar and a half. >> welcome news for hockey fans who are supposed to be enjoying the start of the season last week but did not because of the lockout, they locked out players. they announced they will resume talks. for now games canceled through act 20 with four, the last lockout was for the season. >> bill: the tickets for the next playoff. >> they don't get charged for them. they put a hold on the money. >> bill: is that what they do? >> why? did you buy some? >> bill: no, but i was thinking about it. the new issue that has cropped up i want to talk to you about this, i'm sure you heard a lot about it and get your calls at 1-866-55-press. now republicans are trying to make a big issue out of national security, particularly what happened in the benghazi where our ambassador was killed and republicans are charging that the president failed to provide se

>> eric clapton? >> really. >> unfortunately, it might have a slow hand. >> oh, come on. look at it after midnight. >> you go there. >> got to lay low if you wear it. >> 2.5 million, it should make in geneva close to 3. >> who are these clowns i'm with? >> what about these earrings? >> 100 carats in total, two pairs, yellow and white. switch them, wear them any way you like and these are being sold in new york next tuesday. >> wow. >> they are different. is there another set just like those? >> we find 50 carat tie mondays every other day. >> look what's in my sock drawer. >> real quick, the ruby and diamond. >> that's been vanclief, our mystery setting so the gems are set without any metal on, it and all you see are the gems on the bracelet. >> is there a price on the earrings? >> 80,000 there and 5 million here. >> okay. >> that's the bargain. >> that's the bargain of the day. >> go for the watch, matt. >> you take the yellow one, i'll take the clear one. christmas shopping is done. >> that gentleman will have something to say about it. >> thanks so much. >> thanks for

classic staffs, fans of eric clapton and jimi hendrix. >> on the concert front, one direction here in to buy tickets to see them. you can't buy a ticket anymore. you've got to go to the secondhand sites and get them for $2,000. >> and the boss out on tour as well. >> if you haven't seen him, you have to go see him. a reason why he's the boss. >> information on music and movies. as always, thanks for being here. >> a pleasure. >> now here's al. >> what's up in the world of celebrity gossip. we have rebecca here with the scoop. >> good morning to you. >> supposedly tomorrow justin timb timberlake and jessica biel getting married. in italy, very exciting. they told guests -- they didn't tell them where they were going. flew to europe and didn't know the final destination. some big celebrities, andy sandberg from justin's 'nsync band mates are there, beverly mitchell from "seventh heaven" and probably more to come. >> a gathering of the glitt glitteratti. demi moore's ex heating things up with mila kunis. >> he's sort of dragging it out, wanting more money out of the situation. >> really?

. >>> and rocker eric clapton made gold and platinum records, but yesterday, a painting from his privatetion broke a sales record. the abstract work by german painter sold for more than $34 million at sotheby's in london. the auction house says it's the highest price ever for a work by a living artist. the old record was $28.6 million. >> where can you find superheroes, zombies, and movie stars all in one creepy kind of place? there it is right there. comic-con in flonew york. that's gray drake, always getting into character for a good segment. she'll be joining us right after this, and friends, too. or geico...as most of you know it. ...i propose savings for everyone! i'm talking hundreds here... and furthermore.. newcaster: breaking news. the gecko is demanding free pudding. and political parties that are actual parties! with cake! and presents! ah, that was good. too bad nobody could hear me. geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance. and sounds vying for your attention. so we invented a warning you can feel. introducing the all-new cadillac xts. a

eric clapton bought it a little over ten years ago for 1/10, so he put $2 million into it, elick claptonlow hand" just sold that piece of art for $34 million. >> yesterday when you said it's out there, i said it's going to be better than the rothko. it looks like -- >> it would not do it justice. >> it looks like sherbet. i like rothko better. >> rothko is ridiculous, red up here and a line. >> it looks friendly. if i had to pick one to hang in my living room i'd pick rothko. >> if you put ten of them in a row and made some of them total crap that kids did and asked me to pick, i'd have to pick like six of them before i get to the one -- >> is that the art or the eye of the beholder there? i'm with you. i'm arguing from this ridiculous position. i'm actually with you. i wish they could make them pay me money for that, too. the story in "usa today," did you see the ads for pizza hut, offering free pizza for life to anybody who would stand up in the town hall and actually, i get this crook ed that way, anybody who would stand up in the town hall and ask the question, use their question to,

>> he has a blessing of eric clapton and alicia keys.for president obama at one of his stops. i think the point is get out there and vote. >> well -- the dress is interesting, right? a romney version, too, make it fair. up next, creative halloween costumes for the whole family. but first, this is "today" on nbc. >>> this morning on "today celebrates halloween," fun and affordable costumes for the entire family. a style contributor has found some great costumes for us. good morning to you. >> good morning to you. >> don't have to stress. still a couple of days. you can find these and they are affordable. >> if you're not a crafty person "lucky" is all about shopping. you can find things online and you still have time with good stuff so i really want to get to it. >> let's get to these great costumes. nick, and 8-month-old gemma. got the chef and the lobster, and i know these two are very close to you. >> this is my daughter gemma and my husband nick and nobody can deny the adorableness of this costume. really clever. have some fun with it