Buci - History, Models and Owners' Reviews

Buci, founded in 2022, is a Paris-based house created by Nousseïma Baraket, blending watchmaking and poetry to deliver automatic, numbered timepieces that are both restrained and sensorial.

“Poetizing time”: paper-textured dials and verse-engraved straps

The brand’s signature lies in a paper-effect dial texture and a strap that can be engraved with a quotation, with book-style packaging completing the literary experience. Each piece carries a discreet poetic message on the leather, conceived as a small daily ritual.

“Garde-temps”: first numbered collection and collaborations

The inaugural range applies one design across colorways and special editions, all released as numbered limited series. You first pick the mood and color (classic or collaboration), then select the verse to be engraved.

• Buci Garde-temps — Beige, green, or brick-red dials; numbered runs (often 100 pieces each).
• Buci Garde-temps x seconde/seconde/ — Limited to 40 units, launched on World Poetry Day 2024.
• Buci Garde-temps x Revolution Watch — Limited collaboration featuring a deep-green theme and dedicated strap set.

Franco-Swiss build at 38 mm: Soprod Newton and double-domed sapphire

316L steel case (38 × ~46 × 11 mm), sapphire crystals with a double-domed front, 30 m water resistance, and the Soprod Newton automatic (4 Hz, ~44 h), regulated to ±7 s/day in three positions; assembly is carried out in France with a Swiss heart. This “French assembly + Swiss movement” pairing aims for poetic character backed by everyday technical seriousness. 

Positioning, pricing and reach: accessibly high-end

Core Garde-temps models list around €1,185, while collaborations are about €1,495; runs are limited (e.g., 100 pieces per color), sold D2C and via a few selected retailers. The target wearer wants a balanced, design-forward piece with a clear narrative touch. 

Conclusion

Buci suits those who favor compact, elegant watches enriched by a tangible literary angle. The “Garde-temps” provides a timeless base, while collaborations bring a more expressive twist. Choose by tone, engraved message, and desired degree of singularity. Before purchasing, anchor your choice in real-world experience through Dialicious customer reviews.

(Updated August 2025)