https://www.scmp.com/rss/500706/feed An experienced writer in high-end toys such as automobile, sports, music for male readers, Sweat W has had a very broad exposure in various aspects in the past twenty years and more, from marketing, business development, online media to music production. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com A mecca of car racing, the Goodwood Festival of Speed – an annual hill climb known for featuring historic motor racing vehicles held in the grounds of Goodwood House in West Sussex, England – brought motorheads together last month. This year’s event saw French racing driver Romain Dumas complete the 1.6 mile (2.5km) course in a record time of 39.9 seconds in a prototype electric Volkswagen ID R racing car. Dumas was also the winner of last year’s event in the same car. French driver claims... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3022145/who-needs-drivers-robo-racers-and-drone-cars-show-us?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3022145/who-needs-drivers-robo-racers-and-drone-cars-show-us?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Aug 2019 18:00:06 +0000 The design of a wristwatch often carries with it distinct characters and styles of the time, but, more importantly, the zeitgeist of the era in which it is made. Timepieces once belonging to historical figures, celebrities and prominent families are regarded as not only stylish accessories, but also cultural artefacts. 15 costliest watches and accessories sold at Sotheby’s Geneva auction The stories behind each watch often make them sought-after items at auctions and high-profile sales,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3011951/why-longines-blancpain-and-other-luxury-brands-recreate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3011951/why-longines-blancpain-and-other-luxury-brands-recreate?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 31 May 2019 02:00:08 +0000 The Swiss high-end watch manufacturer, F.P. Journe, turned 20 this year, and the luxury brand celebrated by releasing a timepiece that combines elegant style with technical innovation. The Tourbillon Souverain Vertical features a vertically placed regulator that rotates in 30 seconds, with a double-speed tourbillon.    The complex structure in the remontoire d’egalité mechanism is visible through its transparent mirroring layout from both the front and the back of the tourbillon, which has a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3011701/swiss-watchmaker-fp-journe-marks-its-20th?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3011701/swiss-watchmaker-fp-journe-marks-its-20th?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 May 2019 18:00:16 +0000 Art cars have been a revolutionary movement in recent decades. Unlike everyday cars mass-produced using factory designs, art cars are modified by individual artists, sometimes commissioned by car brands, to reflect their personalities. Art cars sometimes also carry an agenda, be it political or artistic. 1. John Lennon’s Rolls-Royce Phantom V In the 1960s, there were a few “lifestyle” art cars that were owned by rock stars. One of the best-known art cars was owned by John Lennon. These are the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3008687/john-lennons-rolls-royce-phantom-v-bmws-elements-7-art?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3008687/john-lennons-rolls-royce-phantom-v-bmws-elements-7-art?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 May 2019 02:00:11 +0000