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Q&A with Justin Hast
We asked watch journalist and photographer Justin Hast a few questions on life, style, and the people and places that matter most to him
Words: Gentleman's Journal
Here at Gentleman’s Journal, we have a keen eye for identifying figures at the forefront of their respective industries. That’s why we’ve embarked on a series of insightful conversations with industry leaders, delving deeper into their interests and perspectives. Below, we put horology content creator and writer Justin Hast in the hot seat.
The best restaurant in the world is…
Anywhere with friends and family that make you laugh. Home SW15 in Putney, London always delivers.
Your favourite hotel is…
Dar Rhizlane, Marrakech.
The city destination you never tire of is…
NYC.
Home SW15; Dar Rhizlane
The drink order that never disappoints is…
Your perfect holiday is…
Exercise, rugged nature, simple food, no plans.
The menswear brand you rate is…
Casatlantic, Drake's, Rubato, Orslow, The Anthology, Anglo-Italian, Herno, Rocky, Mountain Featherbed, Trunk…
The best gift you have ever received is…
A set of custom golf clubs from my wife as a wedding gift. Unfortunately, they haven't made me play off scratch yet though.
Kombucha; golf clubs
The last thing you bought and loved is…
A Laurent Ferrier Blue Origin watch… my God it's beautiful!
The book everyone should read before they die is…
Essentialism by Greg McKeown. I believe life is best served curated and simple.
The best piece of advice you have received is…
Be a lamp or a lifeboat or a ladder.
The person in your career you admire most is…
My Danish friend Kristian Haagen. A man led by excitement and passion. He doesn't take life or work too seriously, which I admire.
Casatlantic; a Laurent Ferrier Blue Origin watch
The quote you live by is…
“Expect nothing, blame nobody, do something”.
The advice you would give to someone starting out in your profession is…
Look to add value – to create things without asking for anything in return.
Your biggest luxury is…
A deep tissue Thai massage every two weeks – preferably an hour and a half. It’s the combination of pain and pleasure that makes it life-changing… I know what you’re thinking…
What you do to relax and unwind...
I love exercise, in any form. Without it I would be lost.
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