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
- 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
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.
1. Cartier Santos-Dumont Micro-Rotor
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.
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.