Man of Many’s Most Wanted – November 2022

Next month officially signals the beginning of the silly season, and it’s safe to say we almost can’t believe how quickly the year has passed. So, what better way to distract from all that has to be done in the coming months other than to dig into some of our favourite products for November? From furniture to coffee machines and boujee artworks, here are Man of Many’s Most Wanted for November 2022. Let’s go.

Related: Looking for more team picks? Check out all our Man of Many Most Wanted right here.

1. The Macallan M Copper Single Malt

With the holiday season just around the corner, what better way to start the celebrations early than with a fine whisky? Look no further than this indulgent single-malt whisky by The Macallan. With 100 per cent natural colour, you can expect flavours of pear and white peach, with a smooth mouthfeel and a finish of toasted oak. The whisky is part of The Macallan M Collection and is the epitome of mastery, artisanship and creativity.

Chosen by: Scott Purcell

• Brand: The Macallan
• Model: M Copper 2022 Release
• Key Spec: 42% ABV
• Price (at launch): Approx. USD$8,000 (£6,250)
• Availability: Ships internationally via specialist whisky retailers

2. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge ref.126067

Say hello to one of Rolex’s finest additions, the Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge in RLX titanium and oyster bracelet. Before you get too carried away in the glitz and glam in the name, close inspection reveals that every aspect of this watch is made for luxury. It features an intense black dial and large luminescent hour markers. Not only is it one of the sexiest-looking watches around, but it is also waterproof to a depth of 11,000 metres, and has a unidirectional 60-minute rotatable bezel.

Check out our feature article for more on the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge.

Chosen by: Nick Hall

• Brand: Rolex
• Model: Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge, ref. 126067
• Key Spec: Water resistant to 11,000m (36,090ft); 50mm RLX titanium case
• Price: AUD$36,750 (at launch, Nov 2022)
• Availability: Rolex authorized dealers, Australia (e.g. J. Farren-Price, Sydney)

Shop the Rolex Deepsea

3. OPPO Reno8 Pro

On the hunt for a new phone with an unbeatable camera? Over Apple? Well, the OPPO Reno8 Pro is the new benchmark of camera power, with tonnes of other cool features that we just can’t get enough of. This phone will take some seriously epic photos, thanks to its ultra-clear imaging processor, MariSilicon X NPU, with an impressive night portrait shooting experience. It also features 4K ultra night video with revolutionary AI noise reduction, all fitted in a streamlined unibody design, available in glazed green and black.

Check out how the OPPO Reno8 Pro’s camera compares to the iPhone 14 Pro Max in this article.

Chosen by: Ben McKimm

• Brand: OPPO
• Model: Reno8 Pro 5G
• Key Spec: 8GB RAM / 256GB storage
• Price: AUD$1,199
• Availability: OPPO Australia (oppo.com/au)

Shop the Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G

4. SMEG Veuve Cliquot Fridges

Smeg fridges have always been cool, but they just got even cooler thanks to their recent collaboration with champagne house Veuve Cliquot. The line of colourful new fridges marks the French Maison’s 250th anniversary, and we can’t think of a better addition to our kitchen. The collection features a special version of FAB28 and FAB10 fridges customised in the iconic Veuve Clicquot yellow colour, as well as ‘The Clicquot fridge. This champagne bottle pack is inspired by Smeg’s iconic refrigerators and produced in yellow and pink, and we love it almost as much as the fridge itself!

Chosen by: Scott Purcell

SMEG FAB28RDYVC5 Veuve Clicquot

• Brand: SMEG x Veuve Clicquot
• Model: FAB28RDYVC5
• Key Spec: 244L refrigerator + 26L icebox
• Price: £3,499.99
• Availability: Ships internationally via smeg.com

SMEG FAB10RDYVC5 Veuve Clicquot

• Brand: SMEG x Veuve Clicquot
• Model: FAB10RDYVC5
• Key Spec: 105L refrigerator + 17L icebox
• Price: £2,499.99
• Availability: Ships internationally via smeg.com

The Clicquot Fridge (champagne bottle pack)

• Brand: Veuve Clicquot x SMEG
• Model: The Clicquot Fridge
• Key Spec: 750mL insulated bottle cooler, available in yellow and pink
• Price: Approx. AUD$85–$140 (at launch)
• Availability: Limited release; out of stock at AU retailers

Shop the Veuve Clicquot fridge at Smeg

5. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2

When the gaming nerd within you wants to play, let him play. And now, enter a whole new dimension of Call of Duty with their newest game, heralding the new era of everyone’s favourite FPS. In the shooter, discover gameplay innovations, new gun-handling, advanced AI, as well as immersive multiplayer combat and narrative-driven special ops. Hours upon hours of action-packed fun are guaranteed.

Chosen by: Ben McKimm

• Brand: Activision / Infinity Ward
• Model: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022)
• Key Spec: PS4 / PS5 / Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S / PC
• Price: AUD$109.95
• Availability: Available in Australia (PlayStation Store, major retailers)

6. Cake Electric Bikes

With the need for electric cars and more sustainable technologies consuming every market nowadays, it’s no surprise that electric motorbikes are the next best thing. Cake stocks everything from commuter bikes, off-road bikes to work bikes – each model encompassing uncompromising, lightweight and high-performance design. Getting around in style, without harming the environment – name a better combo.

Chosen by: Scott Purcell

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7. RRL Hand-Knit Indigo Ranch Cardigan

For the Ralph Lauren collection of your dreams, you can’t go without this cardi. Knitted by hand using 16 different yarns composed of cotton, linen and wool, with an Aztec-inspired print complete with shaded of indigo and cream, it also features vintage-inspired metal concho buttons, a shawl collar and rib-knit cuffs. Whilst it’s definitely not cheap, with this in your wardrobe, you’ll nail that cute-guy look every man wants to pull off.

Chosen by: Nick Hall

• Brand: RRL (Ralph Lauren)
• Model: Hand-Knit Indigo Ranch Cardigan
• Key Spec: 69% cotton, 24% linen, 7% wool; hand-knit using 16 yarns, indigo-dyed
• Price: USD$1,600
• Availability: Ships internationally via Garmentory

Shop RRL hand-knit indigo cardigan

8. Audio Technica 60th Anniversary Transparent Turntable

It’s no secret that analogue is back, and this limited-edition AT-LP2022 turntable is one of the best toys out there for when you’re looking to spin some tunes, old–school style. The fully manual turntable with belt drive operation maintains the purity of analog audio but is unique in that its aesthetics remain modern. It also features a limited-edition Shibata stylus and carbon-fibre tonearm, creating a one-of-a-kind listening experience – not to mention, pop this in any room, and it will instantly look cooler.

Chosen by: Scott Purcell

• Brand: Audio-Technica
• Model: AT-LP2022 60th Anniversary Limited Edition
• Key Spec: Belt-drive, carbon-fibre tonearm, Shibata stylus included (3,000 units worldwide)
• Price (at launch): USD$1,200
• Availability: Limited edition (3,000 units worldwide); availability unconfirmed — check retailers

Shop the AT-LP2022 at Audio‑Technica

9. Kivi Four-Person Traditional Finnish Home Sauna

If you’ve got some extra space in the backyard, why not get a sauna, right? This Finnish four-person sauna may very well be the best addition to the backyard since the invention of blow-up pools, offering endless relaxation and countless health benefits right at your doorstep. It’s comfy, and spacious and more than anything means you can enjoy the benefits of a sauna in the comfort of your own home. Dreams do come true.

Chosen by: Nick Hall

• Brand: Kivi (by Luxo Living)
• Model: 4 Person Traditional Stove Finnish Indoor Home Sauna
• Key Spec: 195 × 170 × 208 cm (W × D × H); Canadian hemlock solid wood; 6KW Davey stove heater
• Price: AUD$5,319
• Availability: Luxo Living (luxoliving.com.au) – ships within Australia

Shop the Kivi 4-person sauna at Luxoliving

10. Harley Davidson LiveWire

Harley Davidson has taken things electric with its LiveWire model. Not only does it look as sleek, while maintaining the classic Harley Davidson signature look, it also combines speed with sophisticated electric technology. The electric motor caters for an impressive 235km range before recharging, and it even offers seven selectable ride modes that electronically control the performance characteristics of the motorcycle. If this is indicative of the motorbikes of the future, we look forward to many more to come.

Chosen by: Harry Parsons

• Brand: Harley-Davidson
• Model: LiveWire
• Key Spec: 15.5kWh battery; 235km claimed city range
• Price (at launch): AUD$49,995 ride away
• Availability: Discontinued (Harley-Davidson LiveWire brand spun off as independent company, Sep 2022)

Shop Harley-Davidson motorcycles

11. DJI Mavic 3

For all the avid photographers out there, this one’s for you! The DJI Mavic 3 is the camera drone of your dreams, with a smooth flight and omnidirectional obstacle sensing, you can’t get much better than this. From iconic Swedish brand Hasselblad, the L2D-20c aerial camera has been built just for DJI Mavic 3, promising unbeatable imaging quality. With technology this good, it would be hard to get a bad shot!

Chosen by: Harry Parsons

• Brand: DJI
• Model: Mavic 3
• Key Spec: 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad L2D-20c aerial camera; 5.1K/50fps video; 46-min max flight time
• Price: AUD$3,079
• Availability: dji.com/au and select AU retailers

Shop the DJI Mavic 3

12. Naval Watch Company x Nepenthes MIL-06 W10

This is by easily one of the best military watches out there. We love its stainless steel case and back, and how the dial window is reproduced as an acrylic dome, giving off an old-timey, antique feel. The watch is a special collaboration product by Naval Watch Co and Nepenthes New York, sourcing inspiration from the British Army “W10,” from way back in 1967. It’s classic, with modern features, and would make a stellar addition to any man’s watch collection.

Chosen by: Ben McKimm

• Brand: Naval Watch Company
• Model: NNY x NWC MIL-06 W10
• Key Spec: 38mm stainless steel case, Seiko NH35 automatic movement
• Price: USD$294
• Availability: Nepenthes America (nepenthesamerica.com); ships internationally

Read: Nepenthes NNY x NWC release

13. PotteryBarn Photographer’s Tripod Floor Lamp

A quality floor lamp should never be underestimated for the statement feature and boujee vibes it can bring to any room, which is why we love the Photographer’s Tripod Floor Lamp by PotteryBarn. Its name is warranted – it could very well be a tripod, and it’s this look that instantly creates the ambience of the golden age of cinema. Made from a cast of metal with an espresso-stained hardwood base, it’s effortlessly cool and undeniably elegant.

Chosen by: Clelia Niyikiza

Shop the photographers tripod lamp at Pottery Barn

14. Contax x Mad Paris T2 Analog Camera

Yup, that’s right, MAD Paris has now entered the realm of cameras, with its limited-edition analogue camera, designed alongside FARFETCH, fully restoring and re-designing a handful of Contax T2s. The new look is sleek and stylish, whilst simultaneously paying homage to its analogue history. It features a 1/500s shutter speed and exposure compensation, meaning not only does it look good, but it will take some amazing shots, too.

Chosen by: Sam Mangioni

• Brand: Contax × MAD Paris
• Model: T2 Analog Camera (MAD Paris x Farfetch limited edition)
• Key Spec: Carl Zeiss T* Sonnar 38mm f/2.8 lens; 35mm film; 1/500s max shutter speed
• Price (at launch): USD$9,701
• Availability: Limited edition of 10 units via Farfetch (sold out)

Shop the Contax T2 at Uncrate

15. Eames Upholstered Molded Plastic Armchair

Ah, Eames, maker of the chairs everyone dreams of owning one day, and it doesn’t get much better than this one. The authentic Herman Miller Eames Chair features a comfy waterfall seat edge and a durable injection-moulded plastic shell. It comes in a variety of funky colours and is also made from 100 per cent recyclable polypropylene, with a cool subtle matte texture. Once again, Eames never fails to provide the goods.

Chosen by: Sam Mangioni

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16. AP8 Guy Bourdin Framed Print

We’re loving this Guy Bourdin artwork – the perfect touch to add to your home as we enter the warmer months. Housed in a chestnut wood frame, the warm red and orange tones and organic shapes scream summery vibes and will effortlessly add warmth to any room. This iconic piece is entitled ‘Mousehole’ and was shot in 1979 as an advertisement for a shoe designer, now harbouring a distinctive surrealist style that we adore.

Chosen by: Denise Barnes

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17. Tom Dixon Swirl Stem Recycled Marble Vase

Another piece of art or a vase – we’re undecided, but one thing we are certain? This feature will be the envy of everyone who sees it atop a table or bench. Inspired by Ikebana, which is the Japanese art of flower arrangement, Tom Dixon’s ‘Swirl Stem’ vase is crafted from resin and powdered marble, with a thick, smooth surface and a bold marbled pattern. The end result is something entirely unique, thanks to the way the pigments are mixed and poured means each one is different. Truly one of a kind, which also means no one else can steal your thunder!

Chosen by: Denise Barnes

Shop Tom Dixon Swirl vase at Farfetch

18. Lamborghini Huracán Technica

What round-up of our most wanted would be complete without one of our favourite cars? As we never miss an opportunity to talk about Lamborghinis, this latest member of the Huracán range is to die for. Combining speed and the freedom of everyday driving, the Huracán Tecnica merges performance and beauty with a sleek geometric exterior with a comfortable and functional interior.

Check out our feature article for more information about the Lamborghini Huracán Technica.

Chosen by: John Guanzon

• Brand: Lamborghini
• Model: Huracán Tecnica
• Key Spec: 5.2L naturally-aspirated V10, 470kW (640CV) @ 8,000rpm, RWD
• Price: AUD$440,900 (inc. GST and LCT, ex. on-road costs)
• Availability: Lamborghini dealerships (AU)

Shop the Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica

19. Husqvarna Automower 435x AWD

Did you know that robotic lawnmowers are a thing? Well, they are, and the best one right now would have to be this one. The Automower 435X AWD is an all-wheel lawn mower that can easily manoeuvre any slope and can manage even the largest of lawns, no matter the obstacles or the troublesome terrain. It connects with your smartphone and has LED headlights, a front rubber bumper and bright orange wheel caps for extra street appeal. Thinking about how the lawn needs mowing right now, and how much we can’t be bothered, just makes us want this even more.

Chosen by: John Guanzon

• Brand: Husqvarna
• Model: Automower® 435X AWD
• Key Spec: 3,500 m² lawn area capacity
• Price (at launch): AUD$4,439.40
• Availability: AU Husqvarna dealers (discontinued by manufacturer, residual stock available)

Shop the Automower 435X AWD at Husqvarna

20. Bremont H1 Supernova

This watch is truly something else. The Supernova is Bremont’s first integrated bracelet design crafted by Bremont’s in-house engineers, culminating in a 40mm stainless steel timepiece that just screams luxury. It is ergonomic, with solid, angular stainless-steel links that are not only highly durable but just as elegant.

Chosen by: Frank Arthur

• Brand: Bremont
• Model: H1 Supernova
• Key Spec: 40mm 316L stainless steel case; in-house ENG375 automatic movement, 65hr power reserve
• Price (at launch): USD$8,995
• Availability: Discontinued; pre-owned market only

Shop Bremont Supernova collection at AU

21. La Marzocco Linea Mini

The iconic Linea Classic coffee machine now has a mini version – the Linea Mini. The trusted brand is known for producing some of the best coffee machines in the world, each one hand-crafted at its headquarters in Italy. Now you have everything you need to make your morning brew, without taking up too much extra space on your kitchen countertop. Cheers to that.

Chosen by: Frank Arthur

• Brand: La Marzocco
• Model: Linea Mini
• Key Spec: Dual boiler with dual PID temperature control
• Price: AUD$8,999
• Availability: au.lamarzoccohome.com and authorised AU retailers

22. Ken Block’s Audi S1 Hoonitron

If we were a team of racing car drivers, this is the car we’d like to have in our garage. Ken Block’s Audi S1 Hoonitron is an ode to the legendary Audi Sport Quattro S1 which the four rings used to charge to the summit in the famous Pikes Peak Hill Climb event, aka the “Race To The Clouds.” Exclusively developed for American drift artist Ken Block, the car’s electric, fast, extremely sexy, and found in the latest Gymkhana video.

Chosen by: Frank Arthur

Read: Ken Block’s Audi S1 Hoonitron

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• Brand: Audi (developed with Hoonigan)
• Model: S1 Hoonitron (E-Tron Quattro)
• Key Spec: Two Formula E electric motors, 800V system, AWD; 3,000 Nm torque per axle
• Price: Not for sale — one-off bespoke build (est. development cost: ~USD$12 million)
• Availability: One-off; built exclusively for Ken Block’s Elektrikhana film project