Review: Rocket Cronometro V Giotto and Mozzafiato Espresso Machines 

Great job. You’re basically a professional radio/TV personality. Exceptional delivery Mark.

This is the best review of the Rocket Cronometro V machines on RU-vid.

I really appreciate your videos. They are very in depth and informative. I have purchased from WLL in the past, but I purchased my Rocket from a different retailer for one reason, and it is because the other retailer does pay for shipping on warranty work, one way, where according to one of your chat reps, you do not pay for any shipping either to or from. I bought a Jura machine from WLL, and the cost of shipping it for repairs made it not worth the cost. I hope you will look into that. Otherwise WLL is a great retailer with awesome videos. I have learned much from your channel, and again, thank you for posting them.

Got the Giotto last week and with some fresh local beans I'm making the best espressos, cappuccinos and lattes I've ever had in my life ! Also makes a nice hot chocolate :)

Watching this and pulling shots on my Evo R at the same time. Perfect timing.

Just bought one Giotto! Amazing so far! :)

Do you think it would be more wise to purchase a Profitec pro 600 over the rocket Giotto cronometro?

Hello, my mazzafiato makes a constant faint/quiet boiling sound. It doesn't seem to matter if the machine has been on for 1 hour or 3 hours, the sound is present. Is that something I should look into and if so any tips on where to look? Otherwise the machine works fine.

I just bought my rocket a mozzafiato but it’s not increasing it’s brewing pressure, what can I do?

The internals look amazing. Rocket should offer a TG see through panel to show it off!

Hey ! I just had one question. On my mozafiatto the heating sign keeps showing up on the timer all the time when ityin standby mode but your don’t. Is that normal ?

Hi Marc, thanks for the great videos. Rocket Type V and ECM Technika V are the same price here in New Zealand. Is it a no brainer to go for the ECM given the rotary pump or are there other considerations to level the playing field? Many thanks

This puts the Linea Micra to shame!

Marc, thank you! Another excellent video. Quick q: Rocket makes these wooden knob set that I could buy separately or at a later point, to customize the look. However I see they are no longer sold on WLL. Is that something that would be available in future?

So with those machines, you find there's no need for a cooling flush? Also was the PID conversion chart accurate in the manual vs real life testing with the scace?

Andrew is exactly right. The PID display is not in line with the beautiful clean look. Now I have to investigate Rocket machines with Profitec machines.

Hi would this machine be a good choice in 2022 for the price of £1599 GBP? Or could you recommend a machine for the same price Thanks Craig

Espresso machine goals!

Thank you for the excellent video. I was wondering how this machine and the Evo R perform when only used sporadically throughout the day: How long does it take to heat up when switched on initially and how much energy does it use on standby mode? Looking forward to your answers!

Can you tell me which machine would you choose. Rocket Giotto V or the Lelit Mara X?

Hi! How long would you recommend turning on these machines for before they are at a stable temperature to be used? Thanks!

Hello, thanks for the great review, recently I got one of the giotto the vibration pump one ☝🏼, and I'm wondering how to adjust the brew pressure ? Is there any way to do it ? Should I open and see from inside the machine ? Thanks again

lovely stuff

Aloha, I'm pretty sold on the Giotto but my broke ass gonna have to wait another year at least before I can afford one. I noticed that the wood accents option is blank on the website. Is that no longer an option and will it be available within the next year or two? Also Is the bottomless portafilter only meant to fit that extra triple shot it comes with or will it fit the other ones too? Thanks.

PID issues Mozzafiato Cronometro R - EU version. When I set 121*C after a second display show 122*C , when i set 122 display shows 123... is this normal for this machines??

I was looking into the ECM Classika PID prior to this machine. After seeing this review, I believe I am more willing to spend the extra for a heat exchanger with PID to accurately pull a shot while not waiting for steaming temperate to go up. What are the big differences between this pump and a rotary pump? Is there a big change in quality?

Debating between this machine and the Bezzera Matrix. Any recommendations on which to go with (pros cons)?

How do you change from Celsius to Fahrenheit the PID?

Hey Marc, what’s your thoughts Mozzafiato vs Profitec pro 500? Considering buying a HX, but not sure I am leaning towards the rocket cause of the new shot timer which is missing from the pro 500.. what you think?

Another change: I think they also updated the steam and water wands, so they're actually no burn? I have the non timer version and the Steam wand claims to be 'insulated' but gets super hot after steaming, and funny enough it didn't come with the plastic things yours has! *update: So yeah mine gets hot after extended steaming times but it's pretty quick (like 10-15 sec) for my small amount of milk for a cappuccino, so not usually an issue. Although I do get sprayed with hot water from the super shallow drip tray when stopping a shot due to the water ejecting from the OPV!

Hi, thanks for such great review. It's really helpful for picking machine. I am wondering if the steam boiler pressure is adjustable? If it is, how can I adjust it? Thank you again.

Does it work very good for espresso or just for milk drink ?

I love my brand new Rocket Mozzafiato Evol R with Chrono. It's been almost 3 months with it. However, lately, randomly it seems, if I leave it on, sometimes before my coffee extraction, sometimes after, the boiler gauge passes the green zone and either goes into the red zone or passes it. When the machine passes the red zone it starts making this noise that sounds what I can describe as a train whistle. I have to let the pressure out via the steamer and turn off the machine. Most times it doesn't do it. Is this something that needs warranty repair or is there something I can do. One note is that I use the IMS shower (not sure if that makes a difference). What could it be?

What do you suggest about plumbing into a faucet sink line. Obviously I need a filter. But I am kinda confused on if I need a overpressure valve? I have the rocket Mozzafiato chronometer R

Hey Marc new to the channel and espresso making! Looking very forward to learning and growing my skill! Just purchased the Rocket Cronometro V Mozzafiato bundle from Whole Latte Love with the wood accent accessory package. Wanted to know how exactly to change out the stock knobs and lever properly without damaging the machine? Watched a lot of the how to videos super informative and super excited to get started on my own! Keep up the great content, hope to hear from you soon! Thanks

Hi Mark, can the pump pressure be changed externally like R version? Thanks!

Hey Mark! I just got my Mozzafiato machine and it is awesome but I have a question regarding the brew temperature. I’ve been warming up my machine for 30-50 minutes with the bottomless PF in before pulling a shot and my PID set to 246f the thing is when the water comes out it bubbles and makes a hissing sound an that let me believe that the water is too hot for brewing and thinking that it needs a cooling flush but since you stated that they are not needed I was wondering if you can give any tip regarding this situation

Hi Mark, could you please let me know why there is always (and I really mean always) a heating symbol on some machines when they are turned on when not pulling a shot? The machines in your video don´t have it but many others I saw on the internet do. Do you know anything about it? Does it depent on the charge you receive? Another Software? Many thanks from Hamburg, Germany! :-)

Overheating is a matter of the construction of the HX. A PID can control the temperature more accurate but over time the HX will overheat when the temperature is set too high.

Hi - why is the Mozzafiato always heavier than the Giotto (for both versions v+r)? It's 2,4kg / 5,29lbs. The technical features are the same, so it looks like it must be the body...

A friend mentioned that leaving momentarily the brewing lever at 45 degrees prior to setting it to 90 de dress to start the extraction does pre-infusion. True?

Is this machine still worth buying in 2024

I’ve had a Rocket Giotto for 5 years. Recently, the machine stopped pumping water. When speaking to the company, a local tech was recommended that apparently is Rocket certified. He came to the house and after examining the machine, determined it needed a new pump. The pump was ordered and brought to the to the house for installation. Once installed and the machine turned on, it produced a very weak sound and was not pumping water. The sound was unusual - not at all like the louder sound the machine always produced when turned on and pumping water.The tech did not seem to be familiar with what the machine should sound like at all. He checked the hose which didn’t seem to be the problem and saw that he inserted a spring inside the tube. Finally he started banging a component (I imagine the pump) to get it started which didn’t work but somehow snapped a wire creating many sparks! At this point I am terrified of what could have happened! He also thought that the pump he received may have been old. He insisted that he could do a better job at his workshop if he took my machine because he would have access to his tools. I didn’t feel comfortable with this but seems I had little choice. My question is why the spring in the tube? This seems to me like it would be more of a potential for rusting and wearing of the plastic tube. Second, after all the sparks, I have no idea at this time if he damaged another component! What could this have been? Any response would be appreciated. At this time I’m looking for answers elsewhere as well as a more reliable source for purchases.

Are there any other / additional advantages of the rotary pump version over the vibration pump, other than being plumpable?

Any suggestion about something to place on the drip tray rails to avoid metal on metal contact?

Marc how to choose the correct temperature you want on your PID?

Hi, is it possible to add flow control to these models? the one from the Lelit Bianca or the one you use on the Profitec? thanks!

Do you think a insulated HX with a PID would save energy vs one without a PID (or insulation) such as the Appartamento, I think it would since it's only applying as much heat as it needs to maintain the proper temp. An energy consumption comparison would be interesting, I don't think anyone's actually done that.

Do you sell the wood accents on their own? I have this machine and love that look. Thanks

Hi Marc - Thanks for all the videos, they're really helpful. I do have a question on the need to purge PID controlled HX machines. While I don't doubt that the PID controller provides more stable control of the boiler temp (and by extensison the brew temp), it seems like the fundamental problem remains in that the brew water is sitting in a HX within the steam boiler that is way above brewing temperature (I realize this is a simplification, but it shouldn't matter). It also seems like by measuring the temp 20 seconds after flow starts, you're potentially masking the overheated starting temperature by effectively building a 20 second purge into your test before taking a measurement. Am I missing something? I think it would be much more informative to talk about the temperature profile throughout a 30 second brew rather than just one data point towards the end of the brew.

Hi guys, im really finding it hard choosing between a mozzafiato v or the profitec pro 500. both very capable machines and the price difference is minimal. Any help would be great please.

Can you upgrade this unit with flow control?

Can you adjust pre infusion on these machines?

nice content

3:00 Tell him to give us a bigger drip tray please :D I like PID being visible, no shame in technology advancements.

How much?where can i buy this model?

Tell me why it's advertised as having a 3 litre reservoir when it holds 2 litres and no more. Yes I measured mine.

I'm from india and this all espresso coffee machine are too expensive in my country , Can you plz suggest me cheap entry level espresso coffee machine buy in india ?

I have a sparkling brand new Rocket Mozzafiatto Evo R that I understand came out of the line recently. However I notice something I have never seen in any video featuring this machine. I see on the timer display a little sign that looks like a square wave, the type you see in oscilloscopes or heart monitors. The sign often goes away but just momentarily. It seems to be on most of the time. When I extract coffee it switches to the expected display of seconds to measure the length of the extraction. But once the extraction is completed, the display goes back to the intermittent display of the square wave. While displaying the square wave, I’ve taken a look at the PID temperature display. I have it programmed to 120 degrees Celsius. What I see is the PID reading fluctuating between 119 to 121. Most of the times is set to the programmed 120, but it may go up or down by one degree. Is this expected? Given that my machine came out hot out of the presses (it arrived yesterday, I understand it came practically direct from Milan), is this how the latest version of those displays (timer and PID) are supposed to behave? All the videos I’ve seen thus far about the Rocket Mozzafiatto Evo R with timer show a blank display on the timer until extraction time, when it displays the extraction length in seconds. And the PID displays the programmed temperature without fluctuations.

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Shut up and take my money!

Can the Mozzafiato's brew pressure be adjusted?