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    Giovanni Passalacqua

    4.9 (201 reviews)
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    Services - Giovanni Passalacqua

    Watch cleaning

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    Watch seal testing

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    tao x.

    I need my Rolex Daytona to be ""fix" but don't want to pay thousand dollar for it so I search on google and Reddit to see what people recommend. Come cross a post on Reddit recommend Giovanni said he is very nice and has many years of experience working for Rolex. I gave Giovanni a call and visit his shop on the same day, Giovanni fixed my watch in a sec! lol ... end up it was me didn't know how to use the chronograph function of the watch. He didn't charge me anything and we had a very nice talk after. Totally will come back to get my watch service in here! 5 stars

    Like new with correct NOS "high hat" square edged crystal. Thank you Giovanni !!
    scott w.

    I have been going to Giovanni since 1995 when they were the Rolex Authorized Service Center for San Francisco. Rolex has since taken back service to centralize service in New York. However, Giovanni still has access to all needed parts directly from Rolex. I personally have taken my 1975 Rolex Submariner Date (Red line) model 1680 that I purchased at age 16 and my 1967 Rolex Explorer model 1016 to Giovanni for servicing as needed. Both of these watches are very sentimental to me and will be passed along to appreciative family members some day. There is no one I entrust more to maintain these invaluable time pieces than Giovanni.

    Before, with original stick dial & oyster band.
    Darrin K.

    My 400th Review! Giovanni's THE go-to Rolex Repair/Upgrade specialist in the entire SF Bay area, imo. I wouldn't take my Rolly anywhere else for service. It's a bit of a hassle making it here, what with traffic & parking challenges, but it's worth it for the peace of mind. Always remember the axiom--you get what you pay for. Turns out Giovanni was the shop that serviced my stainless steel datejust a handful of years ago, but I had forgotten where it had been serviced exactly. As there's so many watch storefronts at 210 Post St. inside the Shreve Building. Thanks to his great recordkeeping, there was a record of this prior visit which they reminded me about. This time, Giovanni performed two upgrades for me. I had him swap out my original factory stick dial for a factory jubilee diamond dial. Something that I had always dreamed about doing since I purchased the watch new back in '99. But fate & circumstance always seemed to have conspired against this plan. I also had Giovanni order me a jubilee bracelet direct from Rolex to swap out my original oyster bracelet. The overall upgrade wasn't cheap (I knew this going in, but I was treating myself for all my extra overtime worked and the accompanying sacrifices). But Giovanni's pricing was very fair, particularly for the jubilee bracelet (the dial was purchased separately from a So. Cal vendor). And the finished look nearly took my breath away! Bling! And now my watch has two factory dials and two factory bracelets, both with extra links. This should allow the watch to hold it's value and even increase with the extras if I should ever decide to sell (which I won't, lol. They'll probably have to bury me with it). Two thumbs way up and fully earned 5 stars for Giovanni and his shop. The Filipina lady receptionist (whose name currently escapes) is really nice too. Thank you staff!

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    Excellent work done on an older Rolex day date. Extremely helpful and professional. Fair pricing as well.

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    10 months ago

    Needed a link removed from my watch. Called ahead and once I arrived had my service done instantly. Highly recommend Giovanni and head team.

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    Giovanni is honest and will take great care of you. Will always use him for all my watch needs.

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    Walked in and he helped me fix my Rolex band!!! Super nice and helpful guy! Would recommend 100%

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    I bring my Rolex's here for repair. The staff are very honest and pricing is very reasonable!

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    Great business, providing excellent service and prompt communication. Very happy. Thank you!

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    3 years ago

    World class service and knowledge of watches. Giovanni promptly took care of sizing and authenticating my new piece. Highly recommend!

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    Ask the Community - Giovanni Passalacqua

    Can he repair a Dunhill tin can lighter?

    No. And question likely posed to the wrong business. This is a Rolex Watch Repair Specialist.

    Is there a new phone number for this business? The current listed number goes to directly to a "voicemail that has not been set up yet" then disconnects.

    April 16, 2024 - I just called them this AM. (415) 982--9830 and Lucy, the assistant, picked right up. Called before heading down to pick up my repaired Rolex 1680 Red Submariner (1976) with its new NOS "high hat" crystal. Thanks Giovanni !

    How is his pricing?

    Very reasonable. A mainspring replacement on a 2003 GMT Master II was $160.

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    Review Highlights - Giovanni Passalacqua

    The Rolex forums and other forums all agree, Giovanni is hands down the best Rolex watchmaker in the Bay Area.

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