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Coming in at Number 7 on our Top 10 Stories of 2025: OMEGA’s stunning tribute to the first humans to orbit the Moon.

OMEGA Speedmaster watch with a grey dial and strap, shown in a MANOFMANY article highlighting its $25,925 price.

Omega Speedmaster watch with a grey ceramic bezel and tachymeter scale. Features include a dual-layer dial, manual-wind Co-Axial Calibre 3861, and water resistance up to 50 meters. Available with a rubber lining or lunar-patterned rubber strap. Price: AUD$25,925.

Text detailing the Apollo 8 edition watch features, focusing on the skeleton dial with moon imagery, Jim Lovell's quote, and its durable design.

Back view of OMEGA's Speedmaster "Grey Side of the Moon" watch, showcasing its intricate skeletonized movement and lunar engraving.

December 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM

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Ori is the World’s First Frameless Umbrella, and it Folds Like Origami
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Ori is the World’s First Frameless Umbrella, and it Folds Like Origami

For an object we carry, curse, and replace with alarming regularity, the umbrella has barely evolved. Too small, too flimsy, or simply not cut out for bad weather, most designs ...

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December 24, 2025 at 2:21 AM

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Watch Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Trailer: Everything We Know So Far
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Watch Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Trailer: Everything We Know So Far

After turning a three-hour biopic into a box office event, Christopher Nolan is heading further back than anyone expected. His next film, The Odyssey, adapts Homer’s foundational epic into what’s ...

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December 23, 2025 at 11:16 PM

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10 Best Style & Fashion Articles of 2025 from Man of Many
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10 Best Style & Fashion Articles of 2025 from Man of Many

From fashion to fragrance, there’s always something new and exciting in the proverbial pipeline. Our in-house experts make like intrepid reporters as they keep pace with the latest and greatest ...

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December 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM

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Lamborghini’s ‘Manifesto’ Concept Car Takes the Brand Back to Basics
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Lamborghini’s ‘Manifesto’ Concept Car Takes the Brand Back to Basics

Design has always been Lamborghini’s sharpest weapon, and in Sant’Agata Bolognese, the brand put that belief front and centre. Revealed during celebrations marking 20 years of Centro Stile Lamborghini, the ...

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December 23, 2025 at 10:16 PM

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#8: When the Concept Car actually becomes reality 🔋

Coming in at Number 8 on our Top 10 Stories of 2025: The stunning Polestar 5.

Polestar turned their Precept concept into a road-legal beast with 650 kW of power and a flax-fibre cabin that redefines sustainable luxury.

Silver Polestar 5 car, styled similarly to a Porsche Taycan, with text questioning if it's the best-looking EV. "Swipe for more."

Polestar 5, a sleek silver four-door GT with pixel LEDs and a glass roof, priced from AUD $171k. Orders open today.

Sleek silver electric car with sporty design, featuring dual motors and fast charging capabilities. Key specs: 0-100 km/h in 3.2s, 670 km range.

Text describing Polestar 5's design highlights: aircraft wing inspiration, clean aluminum body, SmartZone nose, six color options, luxury interior materials, Recaro seats, and advanced audio and noise-cancellation features.

December 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM

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#9: The Most Controversial Engine of 2025? 🤔

Coming in at Number 9 on our countdown of the year’s biggest stories: The Mercedes-AMG GT 43.

When we first dropped this, the comments section went nuclear. ☢️ Why? Because Mercedes put a 4-cylinder engine in a $249,900 AUD sports car.

Yellow Mercedes-AMG GT 43 driving in a tunnel. Text highlights the car's reveal as a $249,900 F1-Turbocharged 4-cylinder model for 2025.

Yellow Mercedes-AMG GT 43 with open hood showing engine. Text highlights its lightweight, F1-style electric turbo, and performance specs.

Explanation of the F1-inspired turbo system, highlighting a 4 cm electric motor for rapid acceleration. Key specs: 2.0 L engine, 280 km/h top speed, price $249,900 AUD.

Interior view of a Mercedes GT 43 showcasing its modern dashboard and steering wheel. Text highlights the car's AIRPANEL grille, AMG RIDE CONTROL, and audio features, emphasizing its balanced performance and comfort. Available across Australia.

December 23, 2025 at 9:03 AM

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‘Avengers: Doomsday’: Release Date, Cast, and Everything Marvel Has Confirmed
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‘Avengers: Doomsday’: Release Date, Cast, and Everything Marvel Has Confirmed

Marvel is still playing things close to the chest, but Avengers: Doomsday is beginning to assemble. While there’s still no publicly released trailer, early teaser material is now circulating in ...

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December 23, 2025 at 3:32 AM

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Top 10 Stories of 2025: The Countdown Begins 🚀

This penguin stole the show (and the judges' hearts) at Sony’s 2025 Alpha Awards. 🐧 @matbellphotography’s "Penguin Pose" rose above 3,000 rivals to scoop AUD $10,000 in gear.

Follow @manofmany on Instagram for more as we count down to #1.

A penguin jumping above an icy landscape is featured under text promoting Mat Bell's 'Penguin Pose' at the Sony Alpha Awards 2025.

A small mouse perched on a vibrant red and orange banksia flower, surrounded by other similar blossoms, with soft morning light.

Colorful aurora borealis of green and red lights over a beach with wooden posts. Photographed by Ollie Hudson, titled "Leviathan."

Dancer in a flowing, shimmering blue dress captured mid-motion with blurred, dynamic lighting. Text: "Portrait – Partners & Affiliates Joanne Stephan | Echoes in Motion".

December 23, 2025 at 1:16 AM

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Our 10 Most Read Man of Many Articles of 2025 Revealed
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Our 10 Most Read Man of Many Articles of 2025 Revealed

16 Best Summer Fragrances for Men

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December 22, 2025 at 10:52 PM

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10 Best Guides & How-To Articles of 2025
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10 Best Guides & How-To Articles of 2025

This Airport Experiences Membership is a Life Changer for Aussie Travellers

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December 22, 2025 at 10:52 PM

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$81 Million Bombardier Global 8000 is Fastest Civilian Jet Since Concorde
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$81 Million Bombardier Global 8000 is Fastest Civilian Jet Since Concorde

Bombardier has quietly reset the upper limits of private aviation. The Canadian manufacturer has delivered the first of its Global 8000 jets to launch customer Patrick Dovigi, a former NHL ...

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December 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM

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Jim Beam Joins Cadillac Formula 1 Team as Official Spirits Partner
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Jim Beam Joins Cadillac Formula 1 Team as Official Spirits Partner

Jim Beam is stepping onto the Formula 1 grid. The bourbon heavyweight has signed a multi-year deal as the Official Spirits Partner of the Cadillac Formula 1 Team, which will ...

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December 22, 2025 at 3:13 AM

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A New $3.2 Billion Plan Could Bring Waterfront Living to Rhodes
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A New $3.2 Billion Plan Could Bring Waterfront Living to Rhodes

A long-closed waterfront stretch along the Parramatta River could soon be handed back to the public in a multi-billion-dollar development plan for Rhodes. Award-winning Australian developer Billbergia has submitted plans ...

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December 22, 2025 at 2:12 AM

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Jake Paul and Andrew Tate Both Lost This Weekend. The Internet Didn’t Miss a Beat
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Jake Paul and Andrew Tate Both Lost This Weekend. The Internet Didn’t Miss a Beat

Influencer boxing has never been short on spectacle, but this weekend delivered a rare dose of consequences for its in-ring combatants. Within 24 hours, Jake Paul and Andrew Tate, two ...

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December 22, 2025 at 2:12 AM

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The Internet is finally healing. 🥊🩹

In just 48 hours, we saw the difference between "Internet Famous" and "Fight Game" experience.

Is this officially the end of the Influencer Boxing era, or will they bounce back? 👇

Collage showing Andrew Tate and Jake Paul getting knocked out in fights, overlaid with text "Both Andrew Tate & Jake Paul Got Knocked Out in One Weekend".

December 22, 2025 at 12:50 AM

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It's not every day you get to launch Bentley's $600,000 Bentayga in mud 👀

#manofmany #Bentley #BentaygaSpeed #luxurysuv #twinTurboV8 #offroadroyalty
Images: @bentleymotors

A blue Bentley Bentayga Speed driving on a grassy field, with text below stating it remains the king of luxury despite being launched in mud.

A 2026 Bentley Bentayga Speed drives through a muddy paddock in Melbourne, showcasing its power with a twin-turbo V8 engine.

Comparison of V8 and retired W12: V8 has 478 kW, 11 kW stronger, with 50 Nm less torque. Speed pack includes firmer suspension, steering, and larger wheels. Price: $513,600.

A blue Bentley SUV parked on grass in front of modern black buildings. Text discusses the SUV's performance and traction system.

December 22, 2025 at 12:09 AM

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Our 10 Most Read Man of Many Articles of 2025 Revealed
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Our 10 Most Read Man of Many Articles of 2025 Revealed

So…2025 was pretty wild, huh? However, as we look back at the year’s most-read articles, we find ourselves in familiar – dare we say comfortable – terrain. Sure, AI might ...

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December 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM

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Man of Many’s 2025 Best Tech Products of the Year Revealed
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Man of Many’s 2025 Best Tech Products of the Year Revealed

With 2025 rapidly coming to a close, we’re looking back at all the best bits of tech we were able to get our hands on in the past 12 months. ...

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December 21, 2025 at 10:06 PM

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Australia’s quicks shredded the last English hopes in 50 chaotic minutes, sealing an 82-run win and a clean 3-0 Ashes stranglehold.

#Ashes #Cricket #ManofMany #AUSvENG #PatCummins #TravisHead #Bazball #Sport #TestCricket

Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins and English captain Ben Stokes hold The Ashes trophy. Text: "Australia Retain 'The Ashes' 2025, Beating England 3-0."

December 21, 2025 at 3:57 AM

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Ferrari Will Open Its Private Fiorano Track for a Half Marathon Again Next Year
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Ferrari Will Open Its Private Fiorano Track for a Half Marathon Again Next Year

Ferrari is turning its private test track into a racecourse for distance runners once again. With a successful debut in 2025, the Enzo Ferrari Memorial Half Marathon of Italy returns ...

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December 21, 2025 at 2:16 AM

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2026 AusGP opens the Formula 1 season from March 6–8, and it also marks Audi’s first race as a factory team.

#manofmany #audi #formula1 #ausgp #melbourne #f1hospitality #luxurylifestyle
Images: @australiangp, @audi