Man of Many’s Most Wanted – October 2024

It’s that time again – to round up some of our favourite products of the month. This month, we loved it all. From LEGO and picnic baskets to the champagne we’ve been loving, as well as the usual rundown of the watches, cars and gadgets that have taken our fancy of late. Here are Man of Many’s Most Wanted this month.

Trip to the Rugby Sevens in Hong Kong

Price: from AUD$387 for admission to all three days

If you’re anything like us, we instantly turn into footy heads when the Rugby Sevens come along. The three-day-long tournament from the 28th to the 30th of March 2025, is one of the biggest events in the rugby calendar, and grabbing a bunch of mates to watch all the action may be the year’s highlight. In addition to all the footy, you can expect entertainment and a cultural immersion highlighting Hong Kong’s best. Tickets will be available at 10 am HKT on the 5th November. Let’s go!

Chosen by: Harry Parsons

MIDO Ocean Star 39

Price: from AUD$1,725.00

This month, we are obsessed with the MIDO Ocean Star 39. Perhaps the most versatile Ocean Star watch model, this sporty watch is the ultimate accessory for any adventurer. It features a 39 mm diameter, a slim case and a unique relief dial reminiscent of the movement of the currents across the sand. It is also water-resistant up to a pressure of 200 m.

Chosen by: Rob Edwards

• Brand: MIDO
• Model: Ocean Star 39 (M026.907.11.041.00)
• Key Spec: 200m water resistance
• Price: AUD$1,725
• Availability: midowatches.com/au; ships internationally

Espresso Displays Pro 17-inch

Price: from AUD$1,250

We don’t know about you, but we are always looking to up our desk game here at Man of Many. Always searching for the latest accessories that will make our work day more comfortable and productive, the Espresso Displays Pro 17-inch is the latest addition to our workspace. It features an immersive 4K panel
Touchscreen display, aerospace aluminium chassis, two USB-C ports with power passthrough, built-in speakers, plus heaps more.

Chosen by: Rob Edwards

Penfolds Champagne Cuvee Brut NV

Price: from AUD$70

Wrapped up in a beguiling red box, Penfold’s has collaborated with Champagne Thiénot to bring you their Champagne Cuvee Brut NV, and we’re here for it. In their second collaboration with the respected Champagne maker, the latest creation is a non-vintage Champagne Cuvée Brut, marking the next exciting chapter in their Champagne story and winemaking endeavours in France. Creamy, soft, and mellow, we can’t fault this drop.

Chosen by: Rob Edwards

• Brand: Penfolds
• Model: Champagne Cuvée Brut NV
• Key Spec: 12% ABV
• Price: Approx. AUD$78
• Availability: penfolds.com/en-au and selected AU retailers

Mercedes-Benz x Moncler by NIGO

Price: from AUD$ –

The next step in the Mercedes-Benz and Moncler collaboration with fashion designer, musician and
entrepreneur NIGO, the Mercedes-Benz Project G-Class Past II Future is a new art piece that brings in 90s culture by merging the iconic G-Class with Moncler’s signature design. Our favourite thing? The quilted roof. The soft, distinct puffer pattern adds a welcome contrast to the bold silhouette of the vehicle.

Chosen by: Scott Purcell

• Brand: Mercedes-Benz x Moncler by NIGO
• Model: Project G-Class Past II Future
• Key Spec: Limited to 20 units worldwide; delivered Spring 2025
• Price: Approx. USD$219,000
• Availability: Limited edition; 20 units

Champagne Bollinger 007 Edition

Price: from AUD$6,000

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of Goldfinger, Champagne Bollinger has released a new Champagne Bollinger Goldfinger 007 Limited Edition Cuvée. This limited-edition release features a Goldfinger branded magnum of 2007 vintage Bollinger champagne and comes in a bespoke Globe-Trotter Air Cabin Case.

Chosen by: Scott Purcell

• Brand: Bollinger
• Model: Goldfinger 007 Limited Edition Cuvée
• Key Spec: 2007 vintage Magnum (1.5L), 1 of 200 numbered sets
• Price: AUD$6,000 (at launch)
• Availability: Secondary market via thefinestbubble.com (ships internationally); official 007 Store and Burlington Arcade boutique runs ended Dec 2024

LEGO Lord of the Rings: Barad-dûr

Price: from AUD$699.99

Call us nerds if you wish, but this new release from LEGO has to be the most epic to date. If you love Lord of the Rings, then this recreation of one of the most iconic locations in Middle-earth, the Dark Tower, is sure to promise hours of entertainment and will make for a great decoration on your shelf once you’re done.

Chosen by: Dayna Aspite

• Brand: LEGO
• Model: The Lord of the Rings: Barad-dûr (Set 10333)
• Key Spec: 5,471 pieces
• Price: AUD$699.99
• Availability: LEGO Shop Australia (lego.com/en-au)

ASUS ROG AZOTH Extreme Gaming Keyboard

Price: from AUD$799

This one is for all the gamers out there. The ROG Azoth Extreme is a customizable 75% gaming keyboard with an aluminium-alloy chassis and metal frame. It features an 8000 Hz report rate with the ROG Polling Rate Booster and over 1600 hours of battery life – things that probably only make sense to you if you game, and if you don’t or are new to gaming– to put it simply, it’s a beast.

Chosen by: Dayna Aspite

• Brand: ASUS ROG
• Model: Azoth Extreme
• Key Spec: 75% layout, tri-mode connectivity (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth / USB), up to 8000 Hz polling rate, 1600+ hr battery life
• Price: AUD$799
• Availability: JB Hi-Fi (Australia)

Brunello Cucinelli Calfskin Mountain Boot

Price: from AUD$3,250

We don’t care what you say, mountain boots are in. And these ones from Brunello Cucinelli are our favourite by far. Handcrafted and made with Texture calfskin, these boots are perfect for adventuring or pairing with casual outfits. The hiking boot-inspired details like the metal d-rings and round two-tone laces finish the sporty look. These things will be sure to get a lot of us, definitely making them a worthwhile investment.

Chosen by: Frank Arthur

• Brand: Brunello Cucinelli
• Model: Calfskin Mountain Boot
• Key Spec: Textured calfskin upper with wool twill insert; leather lining; lightweight rubber sole
• Price: from AUD$3,250
• Availability: brunellocucinelli.com (ships internationally)

Gloverall Huxley Duffle Coat

Price: from AUD$1,001

A quality woollen duffle coat goes a long way, and this one from Gloverall is our top pick. A timeless design, we love the wooden toggle closures and hood. Plus, the angled pockets and jute rope fastenings give it an authentic yet durable feel. We can guarantee that this will be a staple in your wardrobe for many more years to come.

Chosen by: Frank Arthur

• Brand: Gloverall
• Model: Huxley Duffle Coat
• Key Spec: 80% wool, 20% polyamide
• Price: from AUD$1,001
• Availability: Ships to Australia (AUD) via gloverall.com

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100

Price: from AUD$2,750

Headphones that look the part and perform are sometimes hard to come by. But these headphones from Bang & Olufsen manage to win on both fronts. The headphones are optimised for Dolby Atmos and feature titanium drivers and the best bit, next-level noise cancellation, with ten carefully configured studio-grade microphones. They come in a luxe leather pouch and a range of fun colours, including apricot, black and sand.

Chosen by: Harry Parsons

• Brand: Bang & Olufsen
• Model: Beoplay H100
• Key Spec: Titanium drivers, optimised for Dolby Atmos, 10 studio-grade microphones (ANC)
• Price: AUD$3,120
• Availability: bang-olufsen.com/en/au

LG CineBeam Q 4K UHD Projector

Price: from AUD$2,495

Your dream of having backyard movie nights can now become a reality thanks to the LG Cinebeam Q 4K Smart Portable Projector. We love the minimalist, sleek design; it’s small (5.5” long,) lightweight and easy to carry thanks to a rotating handle. Plus, it’s easy to set up, connect to your home Wi-Fi and sync with your phone to play a movie. Picture quality is out of this world, featuring an impressive 8.3 megapixels and a screen measuring up to 120 inches.

Chosen by: Dean Blake

• Brand: LG
• Model: CineBeam Q HU710PB
• Key Spec: 500 ANSI Lumens (3-channel RGB Laser, up to 120″ screen)
• Price: AUD$2,495
• Availability: LG Australia and major AU retailers (e.g. JB Hi-Fi)

Analogue Pocket

Price: from AUD$219.99

The best thing to happen since the OG Gameboy, the Analogue Pocket, pays tribute to portable gaming, but with all the modern tech to make the experience much better than how you remember it (it has 10x the resolution of an original Game Boy.) It is also compatible with the 2,780+ Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance game cartridge library. We can hardly we have be able to get our hands on this either.

Chosen by: Dean Blake

• Brand: Analogue
• Model: Pocket
• Key Spec: 3.5″ LCD, 1600×1440 (615 ppi); compatible with 2,780+ GB/GBC/GBA cartridges
• Price: USD$239.99
• Availability: Ships internationally from analogue.co

Dyson 360 Vis Nav Robot Vacuum

Price: from AUD$1,999

Sick of vacuuming? Enter the Dyson 360 Vis Nav Robot Vacuum. Worth every penny, this robo-vacuum does a much better job than we ever will. With a full-width brush bar and extending side duct, it gets right to the edge and corners. All you have to do is simply control it via the app, sit back, and watch it work.

Chosen by: Dean Blake

• Brand: Dyson
• Model: 360 Vis Nav
• Key Spec: 0.57L dustbin capacity
• Price (at launch): AUD$1,999
• Availability: dyson.com.au; JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Harvey Norman

Mcintosh Labs MC1.25kW 1-channel Solid State Amplifier

Price: from AUD$29,995

Getting your hands on a quality amp is paramount, whether you pride yourself on your home audio system or if you’re a muso. The MC1.25KW Quad Balanced Power Amplifier is one of our advanced amplifiers. It features 1,200 Watts of power, all wrapped up into a single channel with harmonic distortion of 0.005%. This astonishing amount of power is fully available to 2, 4 or 8 Ohm speakers via our Autoformer™ technology.

Chosen by: Beatrix Boon

• Brand: McIntosh Labs
• Model: MC1.25KW 1-Channel Solid State Power Amplifier
• Key Spec: 1,200W per channel into 2, 4, or 8 ohms
• Price: AUD$34,995
• Availability: Australian authorised dealers (Tivoli Hi-Fi, Living Sound + Vision, Len Wallis Audio)

King Living Jasper Modular Sofa

Price: from AUD$3,990

A sofa that truly does it all, the King Living Jasper Modular Sofa is our most-loved piece of furniture this October. Not only is it super comfy, but its modular design means you can arrange it into endless configurations, including a bed (great for overnight guests or for movie nights.) You can also customise it to your liking – add timber shelving and a range of smart accessories, including a wireless charging table, LED reading light and SONOS speaker bracket. It also has storage compartments underneath. The sofa of the future.

Chosen by: Alex Martinez

• Brand: King Living
• Model: Jasper Modular Sofa
• Key Spec: Steel frame with 25-year guarantee; modular system converts to sofa bed
• Price: from AUD$3,990 (at launch)
• Availability: King Living Australia (kingliving.com.au); showrooms nationally

Starward Panettone

Price: from AUD$99.00

This single-malt whiskey is quite literally Panettone in a bottle. The limited edition release for the holiday season is a two-fold whisky finished in Australian tawny barrels. Expect a rich flavour with notes of ripe pineapple, sticky raisins, and almonds—the perfect accompaniment to Christmas dinner.

Chosen by: Elliott Barsby

• Brand: Starward
• Model: Panettone Limited Release
• Key Spec: 40% ABV
• Price: AUD$99.00 (at launch)
• Availability: Limited release — sold out at official site; limited third-party stock may remain

Miss Dior Picnic Basket for Four People

Price: from AUD$29,500

Now that we’ve hit the warmer months, it’s officially picnic season. And this picnic basket from Dior is the ultimate accessory. The wicker basket with leather detailing is the definition of boujee. Inside you will find the Miss Dior Cannage collection in Limoges porcelain, including octagonal dinner plates, dessert plates and coffee ware, as well as crystal glasses, olive wood silverware, napkins, a jacquard tablecloth as well as a blanket.

Chosen by: Geena Valos

• Brand: Dior
• Model: Miss Dior Picnic Basket for Four People
• Key Spec: Set for four; Limoges porcelain, crystal glasses, olive wood cutlery, jacquard tablecloth and wool-cashmere blanket
• Price: AUD$29,500
• Availability: Available via dior.com (Australian site) and Dior boutiques

RIMOWA Original Cross Body Bag

Price: from AUD$3,110

Think suitcase, but shrink it and put a strap on it, and you’ve got the RIMOWA Original Cross-Body Bag. We’ve never seen anything like it, so we love it. Designed for daily essentials, with a leather interior and grooved aluminium exterior, this little bag will not get damaged. You can wear it on your shoulder, cross-body, or carry it by hand.

Chosen by: John Guanzon

• Brand: RIMOWA
• Model: Original Cross Body Bag
• Key Spec: 18.7 × 26.2 × 8.8 cm (2L capacity)
• Price: Approx. AUD$3,110
• Availability: rimowa.com/au

Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Price: from AUD$58,805

Hyundai has really done it this time. Their new Santa Fe Hybrid offers an SUV experience unlike many others. This family car can comfortably explore off-grid, yet inside is sleek, luxurious and comfortable. It recently won the 2024 Good Design Award for its design and innovation. The best bit? The price tag is affordable.

Chosen by: John Guanzon

• Brand: Hyundai
• Model: Santa Fe Hybrid
• Key Spec: 1.6L turbo petrol-electric hybrid, 172kW combined, 5.6L/100km
• Price: From AUD$58,805 (before on-road costs)
• Availability: Hyundai dealers nationwide