Pagani Design
Pagani Design PD-1796 Open Heart Automatic
An affordable automatic that earned a place in my collection simply because it made me curious about the brand.
- Movement
- M2791B Automatic
- Current Market Value
- $232 on retail
- Year
- 2025
- Case
- 316L Stainless Steel (Rose Gold PVD)
- Size
- 42 mm
- Gender
- Men / Unisex
- Acquired
- 2026
Why I bought it
I bought this one simply because I wanted to know what all the fuss about Pagani Design was. It turned out to be much better than I expected.
I never expected a Pagani Design to end up in my collection. The brand is impossible to ignore if you spend any time reading watch forums or watching YouTube reviews. Some collectors love the value, others dismiss it entirely. Rather than forming an opinion from a distance, I decided to experience one myself. This model stood out because it wasn't trying to imitate a famous watch. The offset hour display, open-heart movement and warm brown dial gave it its own personality. It reminded me that collecting isn't only about acquiring historically important pieces; sometimes it's about satisfying curiosity. At its price point, it offered exactly that, and I'm glad I gave the brand a chance.