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CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY MAY may not have suited up for the Super Bowl, but he showed up everywhere else that weekend. The 49ers running back hit the social circuit hard, bouncing between the Abercrombie party to Thom Browne’s Fall 2026 show. Anchoring his looks was a sharp vintage 1940s Movado watch sourced through eBay.
It’s a smart style move, especially considering most of McCaffrey’s peers show up to big events with even bigger watches. This midcentury Movado is low-key but loaded with thoughtful details. The dial features day and month windows, a date track along the outer rim, and a bright orange pointer hand that sweeps the perimeter to mark the date—a classic 1940s touch. The slim 18k yellow gold case paired with a dark brown leather strap feels just as right with a Thom Browne suit as it does with jeans and a jacket.
“Wearing archival pieces from a place that connects people to things they love felt like a perfect fit for a weekend rooted in history and tradition,” McCaffrey tells Men’s Health.
Yeah, his exact Movado watch is sold out on eBay. But the formula is easy to replicate: slim case, gold tone, mechanical movement, minimal flash. We found a few watches that deliver the same energy, below.
Shinola Runwell Chronograph Watch
Movado Verso Bracelet Watch, 42mm
Movado 14K Gold Triple Date Calendar
Hamilton Jazzmaster Automatic Chronograph
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Christian is the Style and Reviews Director at Men’s Health and Women’s Health, where he oversees shopping and style content for both brands. He started his magazine career as an accessories assistant at Vogue, and has since held editorial roles at Tatler Asia and The Manual. When he’s not online shopping, you can find him on long walks with his two corgis.
