Buffy Acacia

Staff Writer

Hi, I’m Buffy and I can obsess over just about anything.

When Buffy went rummaging around the third draw down to find a watch for work, they had no idea what they were in for. The process of pulling out the vintage relic, researching what it needed to get working again, and having the serviced heirloom on their wrist awakened the obsessive part of their nature that loves to delve deep. Buffy sent Andrew an email about becoming a writer for Time+Tide, and the rest is history. Now, having gone through countless types of watches to discover their style, Buffy finds joy in the unique, the exuberant and the weird.

First watch: I never liked wearing watches until I needed one for work, and found my great-grandfather Harry’s 1958 Omega Seamaster. I got it fixed up, and went down the rabbit hole of watch collecting in no time.

Favourite watch: Currently my favourite watch is a vintage Seiko 1320-5490 from 1981, which I snagged on eBay for dirt cheap. Its frosted silver dial is incredibly rich, and the ornately-carved bracelet makes me feel like a Tolkien elf.

Finale watch: The Pasha de Cartier reference 1033 has haunted me ever since I sold mine. Of course the prices have gone up and it’s out of reach for now, but I’ll get it back someday.

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Articles by Buffy Acacia

Our Cased in Time x Time+Tide D’ohnut Cases are the sweetest way to protect your watch

Watch Carry Wednesdays

26.03.25

Our Cased in Time x Time+Tide D’ohnut Cases are the sweetest way to protect your watch

Our first custom hard watch cases, produced in collaboration with Cased in Time, are ready to protect your watch in delectable durability.

Introducing

26.03.25

The Czapek Antarctique Tourbillon combines the brand’s sportiest model with a high complication for the first time

Czapek's integrated sports watch gets a new in-house flying tourbillon movement and gorgeous guilloché dial for Watches and Wonders 2025.

8 of the best red dial watches from all-red G-Shocks to stunning stone

Buying Guides

22.03.25

8 of the best red dial watches from all-red G-Shocks to stunning stone

While unlikely to take over from the ever-popular blue and green, these red dial watches are all stand-outs in their own way.

10 of the best solar watches that shouldn’t run out of juice any time soon

Buying Guides

20.03.25

10 of the best solar watches that shouldn’t run out of juice any time soon

If you're going to make a watch battery-powered, might as well make it solar. These are some of the best solar quartz options out there.

Watch Education

17.03.25

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Everything you need to know about COSC

What is a chronometer, or what does it mean to be COSC-certified? Here are all the answers.

All the different kinds of diamond cuts, and how they’re used in watchmaking

Watch Education

16.03.25

All the different kinds of diamond cuts, and how they’re used in watchmaking

Whether diamond-set bezels or statement jewels on watch dials, understanding diamond cuts will only enhance your appreciation for them.

In The Shop

15.03.25

Is the Mido Multifort 8 Two Crowns the brand’s key to becoming a collection staple?

The Mido Multifort 8 Two Crowns brings back a Mido classic, now with an integrated bracelet and octagonal bezel.

Buying Guides

15.03.25

9 of the best watches under US$100

Finding a cheap watch is getting harder and harder, but there are still some quality options under US$100.

12 of the best microbrands bringing it to the big box brands

Buying Guides

14.03.25

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12 of the best microbrands bringing it to the big box brands

Here at Time+Tide, we're proud to be one of the watch industry's biggest supporters of micro and independent brands. Here's some of the best.

What makes the new Citizen Premier collection qualify as luxury?

Introducing

11.03.25

What makes the new Citizen Premier collection qualify as luxury?

Citizen announces a renewed focus on affordable luxury watches by grouping two of its popular model families into a new collection.

9 of the best survival watches made to get through a sticky situation

Buying Guides

10.03.25

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9 of the best survival watches made to get through a sticky situation

Built to be tough and accompany you on any adventure, these survival watches may just help you get out of a sticky situation.

Would you drop $35k on a mystery watch? That’s how the Ming Project 21 Horological Omakase was funded

Introducing

05.03.25

Would you drop $35k on a mystery watch? That’s how the Ming Project 21 Horological Omakase was funded

This tantalum-cased beauty is the ‘chef’s choice’ of the watch world, with Ming Thein in complete creative control.

Mido’s Commander 1959 Pixel time travels to the disco dimension

Introducing

05.03.25

Mido’s Commander 1959 Pixel time travels to the disco dimension

Blending the Mido Commander 1959’s vintage style with modernity, this Pixel edition finds itself in a world of retro joy.

13 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

Buying Guides

03.03.25

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13 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

Though usually associated with sports watches, this selection of titanium watches encompasses pretty much all tastes.

Why making watches is an uphill battle outside of Switzerland

Watch Education

02.03.25

Why making watches is an uphill battle outside of Switzerland

Why is Switzerland such a watchmaking powerhouse, and why is it so hard to make watches outside of the country?

Exploring core members of the Laurent Ferrier Classic collection for its 15th anniversary

In Depth

01.03.25

Exploring core members of the Laurent Ferrier Classic collection for its 15th anniversary

Laurent Ferrier celebrates 15 years of haute horlogerie with these three models.

8 of the best alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay, because you can always get better value

Buying Guides

01.03.25

8 of the best alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay, because you can always get better value

The Tudor Black Bay has been a fan-favourite since release, but what if you're looking for bang for a little less buck?

14 of the best left-handed watches for southpaws and serious operators alike

Buying Guides

28.02.25

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14 of the best left-handed watches for southpaws and serious operators alike

These watches cater to every orientation of the population.

The Sher Kids Watch is an educational tool for little grown-ups

Introducing

27.02.25

The Sher Kids Watch is an educational tool for little grown-ups

This thoughtfully-designed kids watch aims away from bright colours and towards sophistication.

7 of the best Art Deco watches that are dapper and flapper-approved

Buying Guides

26.02.25

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7 of the best Art Deco watches that are dapper and flapper-approved

Stylised numerals, shapely cases, and above all, class.

The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Chronograph Tuscany Blue amps up genre distortion

Introducing

26.02.25

The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Chronograph Tuscany Blue amps up genre distortion

Tuscan blue with a hint of bling for the new Code 11.59.

Why the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton Titanium is totally unique

Hands On

25.02.25

Why the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton Titanium is totally unique

Zelos reminds us that they can do more than just cool, affordable divers.

The Arena Vanitas proves there’s no futility in more microbrand divers

Micro Mondays

24.02.25

The Arena Vanitas proves there’s no futility in more microbrand divers

The Arena Vanitas shines through as one of the most thoughtfully designed and best-value dive watches we've seen in a long time.

3 of the best watches under $50, defining the value for money proposition

Buying Guides

24.02.25

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3 of the best watches under $50, defining the value for money proposition

Can you still get a good watch for under $50? Of course, but the options are dwindling.

A brief history of the MIL-SHIPS watch, and its modern reissues from Blancpain, Bulova and Tornek-Rayville

In Depth

22.02.25

A brief history of the MIL-SHIPS watch, and its modern reissues from Blancpain, Bulova and Tornek-Rayville

An overlooked part of dive watch history, we take a look at the story behind the MIL-SHIPS design, as well as its modern reissues.

How the Yema Superman Swiss Edition will make Yema more French

Hands On

21.02.25

How the Yema Superman Swiss Edition will make Yema more French

Counter-intuitively, Yema outsourcing its signature dive watch to the Swiss actually helps keep costs down so they can invest in French manufacturing.