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Handmade Leather Watch Straps by Toshi Straps. Bespoke watch straps custom made in the UK for all watches including Panerai, Anonimo, Breitling, Tudor, Rolex etc.
Reviews 65
David C
Apr 16,2024I just received four watch straps from Rich at Toshi straps. Excellent work, as always! Went back and counted and I have ordered 14 straps from Toshi over the years, and all are happily used in my watch rotation. He uses the best leathers (soft and supple) and has some very unusual and cool colors. For someone who likes a pop of (comfortable) color on their wrist, give Rich a try. He is excellent to work with!
Dan Burgess
Apr 13,2024Fantastic straps, certainly exceeding OEM quality by a long shot and an amazing choice of leathers. I’ll certainly be purchasing a number for me and as gifts.
Enrique Alvarez
Apr 12,2024Legit and reliable business. I’ve been purchasing these custom made straps for nearly a decade. They are of the highest quality and old world craftsmanship (beautiful and made to last). They are super comfortable and striking. Worth every penny for sure. Process for purchasing and selecting is easy and flawless. The owner/Richard is 100% professional (and a perfectionist- it shows in the straps). Buy with confidence. You are in good hands and will love the straps. I have many and keep looking for new leather options.
Matt N
Mar 30,2024I'm a watch person and have bought leather straps from several different makers. Since I bought my first strap from Toshi Straps I've bought all of my leather straps from here. I've ordered about 10 straps over the past few years. They look great and I've gotten many, many compliments about them. The straps are handmade and highly customizable. From types of leather, color, stitching, types of buckles, width, length- you can choose something that is really special and unique for you. I've bought four for my Panerai Luminor but others have been for more refined and traditional-looking Seiko's and a Zenith. The quality of the leather, the hardware, and the straps all together have been stellar. I've found the descriptions of the leathers to be spot-on. Communication has been really good. Straps have been prepared and shipped timely, and with good communication. They are handmade and being shipped from the UK to me in the US. So things like holidays and international shipping will impact how long it's taken me to receive them. But communication from order receipt to telling me they've shipped and the tracking number has been good. As I've had questions and asked for recommendations responses have been great. If you are a watch person or just have a watch that's special to you and you're looking for a leather strap, I'd strongly recommend considering Toshi straps.
Howard
Mar 09,2024I have had Toshi straps on various different watches over the years, and have just received the latest. As was expected Rich was an absolute pleasure to deal with, helping to make sure I ordered the correct length for achieving my preferred fit, and his attention to detail is second to none. The strap arrived bang on time, fitted both the watch and my wrist perfectly, and the quality of the leather, and the quality of manufacture was as usual right out of the top drawer. I really couldn’t recommend Toshi Straps highly enough.
Steven Beckley
Feb 17,2024I think Rich's straps are absolutely first class. I've been buying them for more than 10 years. Beautiful colours and stitching options. If you want an artisinal, chunky, unique strap for a big chunky watch these are for you! If you want a dainty, tapering croc/gator for your dress watch then maybe not so much. I think these work best on U-Boat, Panerai, Breitling, chunky boutique divers, etc. It takes a bold watch to stand up to these beasts! Don't expect delicate, they are well finished and luxurious but rustic and handmade. I'm obsessed with them! I have way too many!
Philip Quinn
Feb 03,2024First class product, excellent customer service, highly recommended. I wanted a leather strap for my 45mm Planet Ocean, a big nail needs a big hammer. The Toshi Vintage Black leather with black stitching is the strap that the large Planet Ocean deserves. I give the highest recommendation for Rich's communication, timeline to delivery and high quality product. Buying lesser quality products is a false economy. If you have a watch you love, get yourself a Toshi strap.
Paul
Dec 07,2022Purchased 2 Panerai strap’s in November. Arrived today. Absolutely blown away by the quality and fit. Buy with confidence!
james davis
May 25,2022I got a beautiful goat skin Toshi strap today. Wonderfully soft leather, excellent craftsmanship, arrived early. Good communication too.
Charles Leavitt
Jul 14,2021I've ordered three straps from Toshi Straps and I've been thrilled with the results every time. They look stunning, and the craftsmanship shows.
Celia Cordingley
Jul 14,2021I have purchased 5 straps from Toshi, so felt that a review was in order. I cannot fault Rich's craftsmanship and combined with a superb range of hides his straps are absolutely outstanding. So far I have sampled buffalo, horween, kudu, nubuck, and standard veg tanned leather. All are extremely comfortable and with a bit of advice, the perfect fit. All of the straps that I ordered arrived when expected and communications throughout were excellent. Cannot recommend highly enough and it's great to have a UK based strap maker now that "the thing that shall not be named" has made EU purchasing difficult. Wouldn't go anywhere else these days. Thanks again for the straps and service!
jason devison
Feb 14,2021I found Toshi Straps through a colleague and what a recommendation it was. Rich is totally on the ball and keeps you informed all the way from first placing the order to receipt of delivery. I went for Tangerine Dream and I certainly wasn't disappointed. It was better than the original Panerai strap that I had. If you are in the market for a watchstrap don’t waste time looking at all the alternative companies out there. Go straight to Rich @ Toshi straps.
Felix Tan
Jan 31,2021Responsive customer service from the purchase phase to the delivery. Had some issues with my credit card company and Rich offered alternative order and payment method. When international mailing was an issue due COVID lockdown, I was duly kept posted of the developments. Product description on the website is reflective of the actual and final production strap. Good quality leather and fine workmanship. I'm so eager to change my straps now and give my old watch a new lease of life. Online purchases are generally devoid of any interaction with the seller. However, the exchange I had with Rich gave me the confidence that someone was actively looking into my order. Overall, a great and positive buying experience.
John Dickinson
Jan 24,2021High quality handmade product and great customer service. I have 2 of these straps and both are great quality and comfortable to wear. The website is very clear when ordering but if in doubt you can email Rich direct with any questions, he is always quick in coming back to you. Quick turnaround time well within what was stated. Already thinking about ordering a 3rd. Highly recommended.
Curtis George
Jan 23,2021I recently purchased a strap for a watch of mine from Toshi-Straps. The entire experience was relaxing and you are kept informed of what is happening and the timelines. I received an email informing me that the straps were ready and when they were posted. I received the straps late but this was as a result of delays at Royal Mail. The straps are fantastic and I am truly elated with my purchase. There is real quality there, the straps fit the watch perfectly and is a wonderful fit on the arm. I have no qualms about referring Toshi-Straps at all!
Mike Kitchen
Jan 21,2021Great product and a great customer experience! Nothing but positive feedback for Toshi straps. Bought two in three months after spending many months researching and sourcing bespoke leather straps for an Oris Aquis... The online order process is very straight forward with lots of choice and easy access to info and tips.... Both orders were placed with an expected four week eta.. and both orders were turned around in half the time. Rich is very helpful and you can tell how much he cares about his customers and the product. I love the finished product, the straps look and feel great and are everything I was looking for. Definitely recommend!
Miklós Herczegh
Jan 21,2021Simply the best straps in the world. Don't search any more!
P Boulton
Jan 15,2021Ordered two bespoke leather watch straps for a Tudor Heritage Black Bay. Richard provided great guidance throughout the ordering process from advising on the strap size in relation to my wrist measurements coupled to the Black Bays dimensions. The straps have exceeded expectations, go and see for yourself on the Toshi strap gallery. Coupled with great communication, I would not hesitate to recommend Toshi Straps.
Joseph
Jan 14,2021I made my first purchase with Toshi Straps in 2009 and already owns 7 pieces from them. The quality is awesome, and the choice of leathers, colors, stitching... is huge. Richard is always available for all questions, he works fast and accurately. It is always a pleasure to work with him. I will definitely carry on purchasing at Toshi Straps.
Jonathan Humphrey
Apr 28,2024I first ordered a strap from Rich in 2017. It was great, and lasted well, but I was lazy about cleaning it and it once got very wet by accident. It wasn’t looking its best, so I decided to get a new one. Once you’re on Rich’s mailing list, you’ll be notified of periodic sales - maybe twice a year. This is not a sale of existing stock by the way, all of his straps are made to order. Just before Easter this year I took advantage of a sale where the more straps you ordered, the bigger % discount you got - going for a ‘buy 3 get 30% off’. His website has very clear, high quality photos of all his strap colours (a huge selection) mounted on a Panerai Luminor Base. This is ideal for me as this is my watch! I decided to go with a yellow (Giallo) for summer, an orange/brown (Arancio) and a slightly washed out black (Zombie). They arrived a week ahead of schedule, and they are even better than I remember from my first order. Perfectly made, lovely thick leather, beautiful stitching and weighty Panerai style buckles. Each of my straps cost £95 before the discount, which I think is incredible value for money for a true artisan product. The cheapest leather strap from Panerai currently retails for £240, and having owned one of these they are nowhere near the same quality. Don’t even continue to think about it. Order your next strap from Rich (Toshi Straps) and thank me later 😉