The Latest from my Workshop…
Welcome to the blog — the place where I get to ramble about whatever’s happening in the workshop. New leathers, watches I’m wearing, customer feedback, current builds, or Dave being a menace with his squeaky toy… it all finds its way in here sooner or later.
Amalthea: a goatskin I didn't expect to fall for
I didn't expect to fall for a goatskin, but Amalthea is something special. It's thick enough for a proper watch strap, fully vegetable tanned, and after three months on my...
Amalthea: a goatskin I didn't expect to fall for
I didn't expect to fall for a goatskin, but Amalthea is something special. It's thick enough for a proper watch strap, fully vegetable tanned, and after three months on my...
My Favre-Leuba Deep Blue
My Favre-Leuba Deep Blue is one of the boldest watches I own — and there's more to it than that orange bezel. A look at 1970s dive watch design, the...
My Favre-Leuba Deep Blue
My Favre-Leuba Deep Blue is one of the boldest watches I own — and there's more to it than that orange bezel. A look at 1970s dive watch design, the...
In the Spotlight: Burgundy Leather
Burgundy leather takes the spotlight this September. A soft, full‑grain Horween leather with immediate comfort, rich colour, and a £20 saving on Burgundy straps all month.
In the Spotlight: Burgundy Leather
Burgundy leather takes the spotlight this September. A soft, full‑grain Horween leather with immediate comfort, rich colour, and a £20 saving on Burgundy straps all month.
I couldn't sleep last night...
Couldn't sleep? I got up and made a watch strap. The story of a Dark Kudu leather strap made for a customer's Panerai 190, from stitching to shipping.
I couldn't sleep last night...
Couldn't sleep? I got up and made a watch strap. The story of a Dark Kudu leather strap made for a customer's Panerai 190, from stitching to shipping.
A busy morning at Toshi Straps HQ
A quiet, satisfying week back at the workbench — stitching straps, enjoying the calm, and finishing a colourful batch now heading off to customers around the world.
A busy morning at Toshi Straps HQ
A quiet, satisfying week back at the workbench — stitching straps, enjoying the calm, and finishing a colourful batch now heading off to customers around the world.