So I got it 
There are some quick notes about VSF new PAM 213 Rattrapante:
MOVEMENT:
It is probably a copy or some heavily inspired solution, I guess it is based on Dubois-Depraz module with column wheel under dial (@9). I guess this movement wasn’t developed for reps at first place - more like „we got these movements so we can do some reps with it” opportunity. It is just what it is - proud Chinese Rattrapante movement and we should expect it in some legit Chinese watches soon:
- it is 7750 based
- when winding it by hand - the impression is „it is smooth” way beyond usual Asian 7750 - like genuine 7750 feel
- chrono start and reset pushers are working usual 7750 way - you need to apply a bit of pressure to trigger actions
- rattrapante button works smoothly, requiring half a power when comparing with other buttons - column wheel quality operation. It switches secondary chrono hand between two modes: keeping it synchronised with main seconds chrono hand or to set it to „not engaged” mode where it stays where it is.
- you can switch between these modes regardless chrono being used - so it is possible to start chrono with secondary chrono hand not leaving it’s post at 12 until you switch it into synchronised mode.
- despite above - you cannot reset chrono to zero position without realigning both hands first
- I spent almost two hours paying with the chrono - 30 seconds of working with one stop of rattrapante before stop and reset. So, it think I did it about 150 times and - no damage! All that during watching Mr.Church with a wife, annoying her to death with it
- good, repeatable quality of synchronisation of primary and secondary chrono needles. They gets aligned very well.
- the minute chrono counter increases exactly in the moment chrono hands gets by 12!! It is not usual rep A7750 behaviour. Another hint there is something „wrong” with this being regular Asian chrono…
CASESET:
- in my opinion on level higher than H-factory’s PAM 212. Especially between lugs and so on.
- rattrapante button should not be protruding so much to be as per gen
- quality feel when unscrewing caseback - good, matching threading you can feel perfect
- all seals - bone dry, as usual.
SAPPHIRE:
- definitely more distortions on edges when comparing to gen 213 photos or to H-factory’s PAM 212 (mineral glass)
- distortions are a bit bigger than H-factory PAM 332 with sapphire (was available as optional update)
- in my opinion distortions order from gen-level to worst level are: gen - H-fac 212 mineral glass - H-fac PAM 332 with sapphire - VSF PAM 213 sapphire.
- personally I like it - it gives so „vintage” effect but is not as per gen. Glaring flaw? No… it is acceptable.
DIAL & HANDS:
- on par with H-factory ones. good enough
- primary and secondary chrono hands are very well aligned but they’re both not perfectly aligned to dial’s 12 o’clock marker (a fraction of the second to the clockwise side).
- luminova - on par with recent H-factory reps (sausage dials) - both power and application quality
STRAP:
- ok quality leather strap with carbon-fibre stamp
- ok deployant
CONCLUSIONS:
- I might be happy camper with this watch since I smell better quality of movement they used in these 80 pieces or so…
- real rattrapante in a rep, in my watch anyway Observing watch without reading time user mode
- price… new price territory for PAM reps but not unheard of in other reps, like AP etc.
BOTTOM LINE:
- Joshua wrote me the maker is having hard time considering continuing of production, due to the costs. So it might be I have the rep even rarer than gen
Movies:
slo-mo realigning of chrono hands:
slo-mo realigning of both chrono hands during reset:
distortion of sapphire:
photos:
There are some quick notes about VSF new PAM 213 Rattrapante:MOVEMENT:
It is probably a copy or some heavily inspired solution, I guess it is based on Dubois-Depraz module with column wheel under dial (@9). I guess this movement wasn’t developed for reps at first place - more like „we got these movements so we can do some reps with it” opportunity. It is just what it is - proud Chinese Rattrapante movement and we should expect it in some legit Chinese watches soon:
- it is 7750 based
- when winding it by hand - the impression is „it is smooth” way beyond usual Asian 7750 - like genuine 7750 feel
- chrono start and reset pushers are working usual 7750 way - you need to apply a bit of pressure to trigger actions
- rattrapante button works smoothly, requiring half a power when comparing with other buttons - column wheel quality operation. It switches secondary chrono hand between two modes: keeping it synchronised with main seconds chrono hand or to set it to „not engaged” mode where it stays where it is.
- you can switch between these modes regardless chrono being used - so it is possible to start chrono with secondary chrono hand not leaving it’s post at 12 until you switch it into synchronised mode.
- despite above - you cannot reset chrono to zero position without realigning both hands first
- I spent almost two hours paying with the chrono - 30 seconds of working with one stop of rattrapante before stop and reset. So, it think I did it about 150 times and - no damage! All that during watching Mr.Church with a wife, annoying her to death with it
- good, repeatable quality of synchronisation of primary and secondary chrono needles. They gets aligned very well.
- the minute chrono counter increases exactly in the moment chrono hands gets by 12!! It is not usual rep A7750 behaviour. Another hint there is something „wrong” with this being regular Asian chrono…
CASESET:
- in my opinion on level higher than H-factory’s PAM 212. Especially between lugs and so on.
- rattrapante button should not be protruding so much to be as per gen
- quality feel when unscrewing caseback - good, matching threading you can feel perfect
- all seals - bone dry, as usual.
SAPPHIRE:
- definitely more distortions on edges when comparing to gen 213 photos or to H-factory’s PAM 212 (mineral glass)
- distortions are a bit bigger than H-factory PAM 332 with sapphire (was available as optional update)
- in my opinion distortions order from gen-level to worst level are: gen - H-fac 212 mineral glass - H-fac PAM 332 with sapphire - VSF PAM 213 sapphire.
- personally I like it - it gives so „vintage” effect but is not as per gen. Glaring flaw? No… it is acceptable.
DIAL & HANDS:
- on par with H-factory ones. good enough
- primary and secondary chrono hands are very well aligned but they’re both not perfectly aligned to dial’s 12 o’clock marker (a fraction of the second to the clockwise side).
- luminova - on par with recent H-factory reps (sausage dials) - both power and application quality
STRAP:
- ok quality leather strap with carbon-fibre stamp
- ok deployant
CONCLUSIONS:
- I might be happy camper with this watch since I smell better quality of movement they used in these 80 pieces or so…
- real rattrapante in a rep, in my watch anyway
Observing watch without reading time user mode - price… new price territory for PAM reps but not unheard of in other reps, like AP etc.
BOTTOM LINE:
- Joshua wrote me the maker is having hard time considering continuing of production, due to the costs. So it might be I have the rep even rarer than gen
Movies:
slo-mo realigning of chrono hands:
slo-mo realigning of both chrono hands during reset:
distortion of sapphire:
photos:
