Ben Esden

3 weeks ago | dmarge.com | Ben Esden

The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A became a pop culture icon in the 21st century. Its discontinuation in 2021 was a strategic move, not a reaction to slowing demand. The fallout only intensified its status, sending prices soaring on the secondary market and cementing the 5711/1A as a modern legend. In an industry built on scarcity and subtlety, the Patek Philippe Nautilus was the horological equivalent of dropping a Bugatti engine into a Prius.

3 weeks ago | dmarge.com | Ben Esden

After gear, flights and recovery takeaways, running can be an expensive passion. ShopBack’s cashback options give Australian runners real money back on their purchases. It’s free and easy to sign up. No dodgy sign-ups and no spam emails. I’ve just flown back from the Noosa 10K. I went for a PB in the Queensland sun, so my quads are screaming, my skin’s feeling a touch dry, and my bank balance has taken a deserved hit. It was a great race, don’t get me wrong.

3 weeks ago | dmarge.com | Ben Esden

Bionik Wellness blends science and luxury, offering world-leading treatments like Emsculpt NEO, Infrared Sauna, and Float Therapy. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy supercharges recovery by delivering high-pressure oxygen deep into muscles and brain tissue. Perfect for high-performers with no time, Bionik turns recovery into a productive part of your workday. For all the noise around remote work, hybrid work and whatever the next trend might be, I think we’re missing the point entirely.

4 weeks ago | dmarge.com | Ben Esden

The Tonda PF Micro-Rotor features a 40mm case, 7.8mm thickness, and is powered by the in-house ultra-thin Calibre PF703 with a platinum micro-rotor. Every component of the watch is produced within Parmigiani’s vertically integrated network in Fleurier. The PF703 movement is exclusive to Parmigiani, while Vaucher Manufacture also supplies calibres to the biggest watch brands in the world.

1 month ago | dmarge.com | Ben Esden

The Rolex Cellini Moonphase (Ref. 50535) offers a rare combination of classical elegance and modern innovation. First released in 2017, it marked Rolex’s return to moonphase complications after nearly seven decades. Unlike Rolex’s sports icons, the Cellini Moonphase channels understated confidence. For the longest time, I assumed Rolex was stuck in the ‘70s. And to be clear, that’s not a criticism.