Hallo from Greece

[Elias Livadaris]

Hallo All !
 
It is sometime ago I joined the RWG, but never had the opportunity to introduce myself.
 
I am a long time surfer here, but I thing it is time to introduce myself. I am Elias from Greece. Elias of EFL Officina di Precisione and the maker of Elias buckles.
 
I live near the sea in Athens, Greece. I am 45 years old and I am married with Ersi. I have no kids and I have a little nice dog, Luminor !

My major love, except my family, is watches.

All started back at 1978 (if I remember well), when my father bought me my first watch. A Seiko digital one. And the journey began.

I bought so many watches up to 2008 that if I saved my money, I would wear a gold Daytona with diamonds on hours (at least). I had a nice collection, all original, and I was proud. During times, I was buying also replicas mostly rolies and pams.

A sudden serious health problem in my family and the need to have a lot of money, liquidated my collection and remained only 5 watches.

Now, everything is fine and I enjoy more building my own watches and making buckles.
 
I am sure that many of you know me about my buckles. here is the basic sore of them.

 

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For a long time, I was searching for the ultimate 1:1 gen buckle. I was lucky to have in my hands, a Gen GPF buckle (do not ask how much is the price ), so I found the opportunity to micro-measure it and make mine even better

Ver. 1.0 was 002 % different than gen. Ver. 2.0 is 103% 1:1 to gen

(unfortunately, I had to give back the gen )

So, in a few days, I will supply the 26mm Stainless Steel Ver.2.0 buckle only, and in a short time, I will have the full range in 26mm brass and the 24mm in Stainless Steel and Brass.

Note: the 24mm is in full scale down out of the 26mm

Prices will be the same, no change at all See here http://www.homageforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=88&t=16917&p=207324#p207324

The prototypes





The 26mm Stainless Steel Ver.2 Brushed







The 26mm Stainless Steel Ver.2 Numbered







The 26mm Stainless Steel Ver.2 GPF






The 26mm Brass Knife Edge Nickel Plated Ver.2 EXACT AS GEN





The 26mm and 24mm Stainless Steel Knife Edged Ver.2








The 24mm Stainless Steel EF-L BUCKLE (I made for myself - NOT FOR SALE)





The 24mm Stainless Steel EF-L buckle on a strap





Another buckle I made for myself - NOT FOR SALE 8-)





The 26mm DISTRESSED Brass Knife Edge Nickel Plated Ver.2 EXACT AS GEN.

Faded out nickel plating and brass natural patina!! This is made for a very good friend of mine for his build










The Stainless Steel Rusty and Stain Buckle (available only for stainless steel)









(.............and the magic journey continues. So stay tuned )

Thanks to make the honor being with you.

Elias

Edited August 7, 2014 by Elias Livadaris

[panasol]

Welcome aboard mate..

Elias is not just a holy cow in the homage community but also a great friend of mine..

I can't even remember how many times he has been a great help for me the last few years...

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[louky]

He is one of the best craftsmen outhere ,still doing everything by hand the old way "fatto a mano".I call him the wizzard of steel ,he takes a plain metal piece and turns it into an object of art.

A great guy and a lovely person!! Recomended is only a small word to introduce him !!

[Elias Livadaris]

Trully honored by your words, my friends

[GenTLe]

So...

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[Nightwatch]

Hi and welcome. That´s an interesting story. Nice to have You around and thanks for the buckle pics. And Your small dog has a great name:)

Edited August 8, 2014 by Nightwatch

[Ezio]

Well a late welcome but welcome

[Elias Livadaris]

Thank you very much!

 

in my country we say: Better doing something late than doing it never