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5 luxury watches Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan wore at red carpet events: while the Everything, Everywhere All at Once star is partial to Omega, his choice at the 2024 Academy Awards was a classic Cartier

Academy Award winner Ke Huy Quan has been turning heads for the timepieces he dons at the red carpet. Photos: Getty Images/AP
Ke Huy Quan, everyone’s favourite comeback hero, stole the show at last year’s Oscars, picking up a best supporting actor trophy win for his stand-out performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once.
At this year’s 96th Academy Awards in March, he was back on the red carpet, this time to announce the Robert Downey Jr as winner in the same category, 12 months on.
At the 2024 Oscars, Ke Huy Quan wore a stunning timepiece from Cartier. Photo: AP
Yet, what really turned heads this time was his attention-grabbing wristwatch – a Cartier Santos Dumont Micro Rotor. The timepiece was a reflection of Quan’s evolving style, and marked a departure from the actor’s usual choice of watch brand, Omega.

Here’s a closer look at some of the luxury watches Quan has been spotted wearing after his well-deserved return to Hollywood’s A-list.

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1. Cartier Santos-Dumont Micro-Rotor

The Cartier Santos-Dumont Micro-Rotor worn by actor Ke Huy Quan at 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024, is a modern update of an iconic watch. Photo: Getty Images/AFP

Quan’s choice of watch at the 2024 Oscars was a piece that has paid homage to pioneering aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont since its creation in 1904 by Louis Cartier.

Though the Santos-Dumont has been around for more than a century, it recently received some modern updates, including this new “skeleton” version which offers a clear view into the intricate workings of the watch.

The Cartier Santos-Dumont has its origins in the early 20th century. Photo: Handout

This particular model features a unique micro-rotor, shaped like Santos-Dumont’s own Le Demoiselle plane, in an 18k yellow gold and blue lacquer case with a navy blue alligator leather strap that complemented Quan’s maroon tuxedo beautifully. Look closer, and you’ll notice the watch’s sword-shaped hands in polished blue steel.

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2. Omega Constellation Globemaster

Ke Huy Quan, sporting an Omega Constellation Globemaster, poses with his Oscar. Photo: Reuters

When Quan was up for his award at the 2023 Oscars, he put on this classic model, and subsequently wore it for all to see during his emotional acceptance speech. Distinguished by its signature pie-pan dial, the Constellation Globemaster is instantly recognisable, and as the world’s first Master Chronometer, it boasts exceptional precision and reliability.

The Omega Constellation Globemaster is a silver, steel and black piece. Photo: Handout

The design combines stainless steel with an opalescent silver dial, and a tasteful black leather strap that made it a perfect choice for the prestigious event.

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3. Omega Speedmaster ‘57

Ke Huy Quan wears an Omega Speedmaster ‘57 to the Karl Lagerfeld Met Gala After Party in May 2023 in New York. Photo: Getty Images

Channelling the late Karl Lagerfeld’s trademark style at the 2023 Met Gala, Quan donned a green Speedmaster ‘57, paying homage to the classic timepiece’s vintage roots.

The Omega Speedmaster ‘57. Photo: Handout

In a distinctive nod to Lagerfeld, Quan wore the watch over his shirt cuff, mirroring the fashion legend’s idiosyncratic preference when sporting luxury timepieces.

4. Omega De Ville Prestige

Ke Huy Quan wore an Omega De Ville Prestige at the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Award in 2023. Photo: Getty Images

Staying true to his fondness for Omega watches, the former child actor, known for his roles in iconic 1990s films such as Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and The Goonies, chose a sleek and sophisticated De Ville Prestige for the 2023 SAG Awards.

The Omega De Ville Prestige has a domed PVD dial. Photo: Handout

Featuring a domed PVD black dial paired with a black leather strap, the watch perfectly captured the charm of old Hollywood.

5. Omega De Ville Trésor

At the 28th annual Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles, Ke Huy Quan donned an Omega De Ville Trésor on wrist. Photo: Reuters

Putting new meaning into the phrase “red carpet glam”, Quan selected this striking scarlet De Ville Trésor for his appearance at the 2023 Critics’ Choice Awards.

The Omega De Ville Trésor is offered in 18k Sedna gold with a burgundy dial and matching leather strap. Photo: Handout

This slender luxury watch combines a burgundy leather strap and dial with 18k rose gold, achieving an exquisitely elegant look that was also a bold fashion statement.

Timepieces
  • The original Cartier Santos-Dumont was created in 1904 by Louis Cartier, and its 21st century updates include the ‘skeleton’ version the actor sported at this year’s Oscars
  • At the 2023 Met Gala, Quan channelled his inner Karl Lagerfeld, wearing an iconic Omega Speedmaster ‘57 with a green dial over his shirt cuff