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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
Tom Ashmore
Jan 14,2021Before I start I would urge you to read the ridiculous comment/review from an awkward customer that has wrongly lowered Rich from Toshi's 5 star review! Utter nonsense and some people really are impossible to deal with. Anyway onto my review... After purchasing MANY straps over the years, looking for that perfect combination of colour, texture and comfort, I've finally found a favourite strap for my Panerai. It makes you realise that quality over quantity is so important. I was looking for a strap to match my redwing boots and belt. I ordered a "Tempest" from Rich with natural stitching, it's a beautiful subtle burgundy brown, and smells fantastic. It really needed very little wearing before it started to soften up and become extremely comfortable. The stitching, length and hole positions are all spot on. There's hundreds of thousands of "hand made" straps on ebay and etsy which are clearly mass produced and bad quality tough leather (trust me I've bought a few), and this really is no comparison. Having so many size, colour and buckle options, it really does mean your getting a truly unique strap. With excellent contact from Rich straight after my purchase, and then again after receiving my strap, it fills you with confidence knowing that a real honest person has made your custom accessory piece. Great value for money knowing what work goes into making them, and you can wear with pride knowing your sporting the best out there. Thanks again Rich and I'll be back for another soon. Tom Ashmore
TS
Jan 13,2021I recently bought a citizen eco drive Star Wars with a leather strap. On delivery I found the strap to be poorly made and far too short, so over Christmas I set out to find something better. The watch was bought to remember my dad who passed away in October, he took me to see Star Wars on my 8th birthday so this seemed appropriate. During my search for a bespoke strap I came across Toshi Straps.The website was beautifully designed, simple and clean but with obvious attention to detail. I had questions which Rich answered personally and quickly and I soon decided to place an order. The only difficulty encountered was deciding on the leather and stitching. Expecting a delivery in three weeks I was delighted to receive the strap in just a few days & it is as beautiful as I had hoped and expected it to be. Thank you Rich - you are a craftsman of the highest quality and a rare find in today’s world. Stay safe
Neil
Feb 09,2020I’ve been buying from Toshi for a while now, it’s saved me a fortune giving my timepieces a new look rather than buying more expensive watches. The workmanship is top quality as is the leather Rich makes them with, it’s great to find a true artisan who is passionate about what he does. If you are looking for a new leather watch strap I can’t recommend Toshi Straps highly enough.
shane Nainappan
Dec 27,2019Over the last 7 years I have bought 5 custom made leather straps of varying sizes from Toshi Straps. Each piece has arrived as expected some much better in the "flesh" than the online photos are able to do justice. Definitely a watch strap maker that I would recommend for owners of Panerai, Christopher Ward, Seiko Divers and my daily drivers - my Fortis, who are looking for sturdy leather straps of character. My first set has aged well and my most recent - a buffalo hide "cyclone" is the best so far. The online photos don't do it justice. Great to support British Businesses, keep up the good work Rich.
Garry K
Nov 22,2019Been looking for a quality leather strap for my watch for a while. Decided on a hand-made Toshi strap. Just received the strap and it is of a very high quality. Just what I hoped for. Very well made and sets the watch off perfectly. Can't fault the service I received at all. Rich kept me updated as to progress and was able to complete the order a week earlier than anticipated. Communication was good including confirming spec of strap before beginning to make it. The strap is excellent value for money and I would not hesitate to buy another from Rich, in fact I'd say Toshi Straps will be my go to supplier for leather watch straps from now on.
John
Nov 22,2019Excellent piece of workmanship, transformed my watch. Richard made sure that the finish and buckle were the ones I wanted. He kept me updated with its progress and when it was posted. This is my second strap, I would highly recommend Richard for the service he gives. John
Richard
Nov 15,2019I've just received my custom strap from Rich at Toshi Straps and to say I'm thrilled to bits is an understatement. The whole process has been excellent with plenty of information on ensuring I ordered the correct lengths, super choice of leathers (I went for the Ruby Cordovan), and great communications from Rich confirming my order, the need for tubes, delivery timeframe and finally when the strap was dispatched. The strap itself is superb - opening the packaging and getting a whiff of the leather before I'd even seen the strap, then seeing the workmanship, super even hand-stitching, and the colour ... this beats the original Panerai straps hands down! I'm more than happy to recommend Toshi Strap and I'll be making Rich my first port of call for new straps in the future - very happy!
nioa
Oct 12,2019Excellent service, thank you.
Dave G
Sep 12,2019Just received my strap almost a week ahead of the originally estimated delivery date and I am very happy with it. Gorgeous supple leather and superbly crafted - exactly like the photos on the website in fact. Clear & responsive communication from Rich throughout the process made it all very easy to ensure the strap was just right for my watch. Great value for a beautiful and genuinely hand crafted strap. I will definitely be coming back for more. Highly recommended.
john Wright
Sep 08,2019Very helpful email correspondence with Rich to ensure the order was just right. And then the prompt delivery of an absolutely beautiful strap exactly as ordered. Highly recommend and will buy from Rich again!
Michael Scammell
Sep 06,201910/10. Can't commend Richard Beard's service at Toshi highly enough. He paid a lot of attention after my order went in to ensure the specification was correct for my watch - Panerai 372 - including leather type, width and holes, and one the superb handmade buckles he has sourced, and kept me fully informed of progress. I received it a couple of days before Rich's originally projected schedule. The strap is superb. The leather is beautiful and Rich's craftsmanship is exemplary. The strap carries the 47mm 372 better than any in-house Panerais I've had. Thoroughly recommended.
Dirk Biel
Sep 05,2019I ordered a strap for my Panerai Luminor GMT after visiting the website. The instructions are clear but you have to read them before placing an order to avoid misunderstandings. You have to confirm again via mail your details of your order before the production can start, makes perfect sense and works for me. The time of production was a little less than estimated and the result is simply awesome. I ordered a strap in lime, looks very nice to jeans and white shirt, love it. True recommendation, thanks :-)
Ayjay
Sep 04,2019I’ve now had two straps made by Richard. The quality and workmanship is second to none. His communication and manufacturing time was spot-on. I really can’t fault him and I’ll certainly be ordering more in the future. Thoroughly recommended!
Neil Burrows
Aug 29,2019It’s lovely to see real artisan craftsmanship is still around these days. Rich is incredibly talented and the two straps I ordered from him arrived in double quick time and are of the highest quality. I read another review of his from a guy that had bought straps from all over the place and I have done the same in the past, Toshi Straps are simply leagues ahead of anything I have previously bought and I intend to add to my collection to give my watch a different look from time to time. Great work Rich and thanks.
Glen Miller
Aug 15,2019Can't recommend Toshi Straps and Rich's service highly enough.The whole process, from the clarity of the website to early delivery of the strap to the beautiful quality and craftmanship of the product has been faultless. Rich was very helpful with the initial queries I had (really just to ensure I had the right measurements) and was always prompt to reply. If you are looking for an individual, bespoke, handmade strap that will enhance the look of your watch and the comfort of wearing it then in my opinion Toshi Straps should be your first stop.
Simon Peene
Aug 14,2019I just received my 2 new straps for a Panerai Luminor 1950 (PAM 1359) Strap one: Phantom leather Butterscotch stitching 24mm wide 120/70 long Ti Pre-V buckle (screw bar) Strap two: Lapis Blue leather Denim stitching 24mm wide 120/70 long PVD Pre-V buckle (screw bar) Great, personable service from Rich (feel like going for a pint with him) and delivery ahead of time The first strap, the leather is as soft and worn in as a pair of slippers with butterscotch stitching that matches my watches “dirty dial” perfectly. The second, lapis blue strap with denim stitching works well with the blue second hand Both straps are masterpieces and will get noticed regularly. This means more orders for Toshi on the horizon If you need or just want beautiful hand crafted leather watch straps, you’ve found the right place! Thanks for reading S
Mark Boyles
Jul 16,2019I am a watch enthusiast. I've bought watch straps from strap makers all over the world and have chosen Richard as my go to strap maker. I have bought well over twenty watch straps of various sizes and leathers over many years from Richard. I have found his straps to be excellent that's why I keep coming back for more. I have never had any problems with my orders and find his communication both cordial and clear. If you want a bespoke, thick robust strap, In my experience, you can't go wrong. Mark Boyles
Kjell Nace
Dec 11,2018Over the past 3 years I've ordered 8 custom straps from Rich @ Toshi Straps. I've ordered custom straps before but they pale compared to what Rich delivers. In addition, the ordering, payment, delivery all works like a dream. His reputation speaks for itself so delivery times are 4-5 weeks as he makes everything himself. But quality is worthwhile waiting for and Toshi/Rich does so every time.
Ashley Coates
Oct 11,2018Just thought I would add a review. I recently bought 3 straps for my Panarais. Plum Burgundy and Caramel. Sent in my order and wrist size. Rich immediately came back and advised me to change the sizes ordered. He assured me that for my size of wrist he was adamant that I would be pleased at altering the lengths. I took a bit of persuading but eventually agreed to his changes. A few days later I contacted him about the colour of the stitching I had ordered on one and said the stitching wouldn't begin till the straps were ready to stitch. A week or so. Immediate reply. Two weeks later Rich contacted me to say the straps were posted and would receive next day. Well they duly arrived the next day. My fears of the straps being too long were unfounded as they fit perfectly. They are beautifully made. My one regret and this is no bad thing, The Caramel is a fantastic looking strap against the black of the Panerai. So much so I can't bring myself to change it. The picture on the website doesn't do it justice. I will get round to changing it but not too soon. The Plum and the Burgundy also look really good. I have since contacted Rich about other matters and always get a reply the same day. Workmanship and customer service were excellent throughout my order so can't give anything less than 5 stars.
Simon Griffith
Jan 14,2021I wanted a top quality strap for my tudor black bay and that's what I got! I had looked on the site and was undecided between 2 colours, I emailed Rich, told him which watch it was going on and asked for his opinion. He suggested the "gunpowder" so I went with that. I was kept updated from the off and the strap arrived earlier than planned. Rich is clearly passionate about his work and the quality is outstanding. I cannot recommend these straps enough. a