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tmariemo · 23 March 2022, 12:44 PM

Buying a pre-owned rolex in mint condition next week and hoping to get it professionally polished, but not wanting to wait nearly 17 weeks to send it to Rolex for polishing. Eventually, I will do this when it needs servicing in the future, but with the crazy wait times right now I'd like to avoid this.

Is there anywhere in the Bay Area that people recommended for in-house polishing?

Old Expat Beast · 23 March 2022, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tmariemo

Buying a pre-owned rolex in mint condition next week and hoping to get it professionally polished, but not wanting to wait nearly 17 weeks to send it to Rolex for polishing. Eventually, I will do this when it needs servicing in the future, but with the crazy wait times right now I'd like to avoid this.

Is there anywhere in the Bay Area that people recommended for in-house polishing?

A 'mint condition' watch won't need a polish.

Danny83 · 23 March 2022, 01:03 PM

Hellers in San Ramon I think its $250

CKizzy · 23 March 2022, 01:10 PM

Rolliworks in Campbell, Mike is top notch and is on this forum.

Danny83 · 23 March 2022, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CKizzy

Rolliworks in Campbell, Mike is top notch and is on this forum.

Yes but he moved to Miami

dpt.calvin · 23 March 2022, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

A 'mint condition' watch won't need a polish.

This.

EEpro · 23 March 2022, 02:08 PM

Why not get a better price on one that needs a polish. If it's mint it was likely just polished for sale.

Theothergreg · 23 March 2022, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

Hellers in San Ramon I think its $250

This. Dave is your guy.

PatekSF · 24 March 2022, 12:35 AM

Giovanni Passalacqua at 210 Post St. in SF is the best! He used to be the RSC for San Francisco. A few years back he serviced/polished my GMT from 1980 and it turned-out beautiful. He knows exactly how to properly polish, but NOT over polish.

Tools · 24 March 2022, 01:14 AM

I agree that a "mint" watch would not be improved by an arbitrary polish job; what would be the point?

As to sending to RSC just for refinishing, they usually won't do that. They will do a complementary refinish on case and bracelet in conjunction with a full service.

t60 · 24 March 2022, 02:08 AM

It's either not mint or you're doing unnecessary polishing.

101031-28 · 24 March 2022, 02:25 AM

Mint would mean no need for polish, what am I missing?

jstan9 · 28 March 2022, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PatekSF

Giovanni Passalacqua at 210 Post St. in SF is the best! He used to be the RSC for San Francisco. A few years back he serviced/polished my GMT from 1980 and it turned-out beautiful. He knows exactly how to properly polish, but NOT over polish.

He is the best! A true watch guy. I’d not hesitate to take any watch to Gio. Wonderful guy and amazing staff.

Jsol · 28 March 2022, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PatekSF

Giovanni Passalacqua at 210 Post St. in SF is the best! He used to be the RSC for San Francisco. A few years back he serviced/polished my GMT from 1980 and it turned-out beautiful. He knows exactly how to properly polish, but NOT over polish.

Gio is the closest you'll get to Rolex level service and polish. And he is a great guy.

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padi56 · 28 March 2022, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

A 'mint condition' watch won't need a polish.

Have to agree the only time any Rolex needs any polish is at normal routine service only.

23 March 2022, 12:44 PM	#1
tmariemo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: San Francisco Posts: 11	Watch Polishing In Bay Area? Buying a pre-owned rolex in mint condition next week and hoping to get it professionally polished, but not wanting to wait nearly 17 weeks to send it to Rolex for polishing. Eventually, I will do this when it needs servicing in the future, but with the crazy wait times right now I'd like to avoid this. Is there anywhere in the Bay Area that people recommended for in-house polishing?

23 March 2022, 02:08 PM	#7
EEpro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,243	Why not get a better price on one that needs a polish. If it's mint it was likely just polished for sale. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

24 March 2022, 12:35 AM	#9
PatekSF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Client n.9 Location: Upper Volta Watch: what I like to do Posts: 444	Giovanni Passalacqua at 210 Post St. in SF is the best! He used to be the RSC for San Francisco. A few years back he serviced/polished my GMT from 1980 and it turned-out beautiful. He knows exactly how to properly polish, but NOT over polish. __________________ I don't mind patina as long as it's my patina.

24 March 2022, 01:14 AM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,502	I agree that a "mint" watch would not be improved by an arbitrary polish job; what would be the point? As to sending to RSC just for refinishing, they usually won't do that. They will do a complementary refinish on case and bracelet in conjunction with a full service. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

24 March 2022, 02:25 AM	#12
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Mint would mean no need for polish, what am I missing? __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

23 March 2022, 01:03 PM	#3
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,307	Hellers in San Ramon I think its $250

23 March 2022, 01:10 PM	#4
CKizzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Chris Location: Nampa, ID Watch: Tachymeter Posts: 696	Rolliworks in Campbell, Mike is top notch and is on this forum.

24 March 2022, 02:08 AM	#11
t60 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: California Posts: 319	It's either not mint or you're doing unnecessary polishing.

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