The Nubuck Smoke brings a different kind of strength to the Reverso: quiet, adaptable, and incredibly easy to wear.
Its tone sits in that perfect in-between space — neither fully grey nor fully black — which makes it remarkably versatile. On the white dial side, it feels refined and balanced. Flip to the blue dial, and the strap shifts personality slightly, absorbing light and creating a softer, more relaxed contrast without losing cohesion.
That’s what makes it so compelling: it doesn’t try to compete with either face of the watch. Instead, it supports both. It works just as naturally in bright daylight as it does indoors, and the matte nubuck texture adds depth without drawing attention away from the geometry of the case.
If the Togo Étain highlights texture and character, the Nubuck Smoke highlights versatility. It’s the kind of strap that simply works — no adjustments, no second thoughts — whether the Reverso is showing its classical side or its contemporary one.