Justin Hast

London

Writer at Freelance

Photographer and Presenter at Freelance

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Articles

Breitling sets laid-back tones with surf legend

2 weeks ago | therake.com | Justin Hast

Growing up in South Africa, you spend a lot of time outdoors barefoot, and a lot of time in the sea. You also spend a lot of time watching people surf. One of those guys was Kelly Slater, who remains one of the greatest of all time, and whose style on and off the board inspired my own. In classic surf style, he struck the balance of being “chilled” while simultaenously dogged in his pursuit to win.
Breguet Looks Back and Forth in its 250th Anniversary Year

1 month ago | therake.com | Justin Hast

Everybody who loves watches wants the very best for Breguet. It's no secret that in the last few years, the Swatch Group have not been honouring the illustrious brand that had previously given us the level of attention and love that we collectors believe it deserved.
It's Complicated

1 month ago | therake.com | Justin Hast

The Ingenieur has pedigree, historical significance and style in abundance. It has filled a void IWC had for decades — that of a sports model with bracelet and modest proportions that could accommodate complications further down the line. Its evolution can be traced through three key phases. When it debuted in 1955, the Ingenieur was designed as a professional watch for engineers and scientists working in environments with strong magnetic fields.
The Silent Revolution: How Hermès Became a Serious Player in Luxury Watchmaking

Mar 12, 2025 | therake.com | Justin Hast

In the rarefied world of luxury watchmaking, where heritage brands have dominated for centuries, Hermès has quietly orchestrated a remarkable transformation. After spending two days immersed in Hermès Horlogerie, it became evident that with the introduction of the Cut and H08 collections, the French luxury house has elevated itself to a new echelon of horological significance.
Horological Milestones: The Significant Watch Anniversaries of 2025

Mar 7, 2025 | therake.com | Justin Hast

The year 2025 marks numerous significant anniversaries in the world of fine watchmaking, with several maisons celebrating milestones that highlight their heritage, innovation, and enduring contributions to horology. Let’s get into it: The Girard-Perregaux Laureato celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025. First introduced in 1975, this distinctive timepiece with its octagonal bezel and integrated bracelet has evolved to become one of the most recognizable luxury sport watches in the world.
The Biggest Watch Trends for 2025

Feb 5, 2025 | therake.com | Justin Hast

So here we are, folks, at the start of February 2025, and I can vividly recall sitting here this time last year and writing an article about what was to come for 2024 — How time flies. It has been a challenging year in the watch world; in fact, it's not just been isolated to the watch industry, but luxury at large has been under threat. Primarily as a result of global instability, but also a deeper question has been asked about value.
The New Daniel Roth Extra Plat Souscription

Jan 21, 2025 | monochrome-watches.com | Frank Geelen |Brice Goulard |Justin Hast

Not all images were able to load for printing. Please close the print window and try again. Almost two years ago, the Daniel Roth brand was resurrected by Louis Vuitton’s La Fabrique Du Temps. It started with a yellow gold Tourbillon Souscription (ref. DR0011YG-01) that was pretty much a copy of the tourbillon made by Mister Roth, way back in the 1990s.
A Christmas Gift Guide for The Rakish Watch Lover

Dec 4, 2024 | therake.com | Justin Hast

It's fast approaching Christmas, you've got a watch lover in your life (we are still trying to find a cure), and you're thinking about what to buy for them. Now you're not in the market for a new watch because, of course, that's a little punchy price-wise and you will need their consent. So you're in the market to buy something else, but what is it you buy? Well, there are a myriad of different products out there that complement and support the art of collecting.
Investment Grade: Early Roger Dubuis Watches

Nov 20, 2024 | therake.com | Justin Hast

In the pantheon of Swiss watchmaking, few stories capture the essence of horological artistry and entrepreneurial spirit quite like that of Roger Dubuis. Born in 1938, Dubuis embarked on his watchmaking journey in the 1950s, beginning at Longines before finding his true calling at Patek Philippe, where he would spend nearly two decades mastering the art of complications.
The Top Players at the ATP Tennis and Their Watch Game

Nov 6, 2024 | therake.com | Justin Hast

The prestigious Nitto ATP Finals is set to transform Turin's Inalpi Arena into a battleground for tennis supremacy next week. From November 10-17, 2024, the indoor hard-court tournament will showcase the world's finest tennis talent, with Italian hometown favorite Jannik Sinner among those vying for their first title at this illustrious season-ending championship.