"Beautifully made straps for half of the cost of an OEM strap"

I 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 😉

"Trusted leather watch strap source - for many years!"

I 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!

"Fantastic straps"

Fantastic 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.

"Legit and Reliable - Custom Made"

Legit 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.

"Phenomanal Customized Leather Watch Straps"

I'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.

"Another great strap from Toshi"

I 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.

"Bold, artisinal luxury"

I 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!

"Got a big nail? You need a big hammer!"

First 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.

"Purchased 2 Panerai strap’s in…"

Purchased 2 Panerai strap’s in November. Arrived today.

Absolutely blown away by the quality and fit.

Buy with confidence!

"Beautiful strap"

I got a beautiful goat skin Toshi strap today. Wonderfully soft leather, excellent craftsmanship, arrived early. Good communication too.