Comparativa para decidir
Platinum (950 Pt) vs 18k White Gold
Una comparación práctica para coleccionistas entre Platinum (950 Pt) y 18k White Gold, enfocada en profundidad de mercado, uso, riesgo de servicio y deseo a largo plazo.
Opción A
Platinum (950 Pt)
- Precio de mercado
- 30–50% premium over white gold
A favor
- Hypoallergenic
- Doesn't fade (white gold is rhodium-plated and can yellow)
- Heavier — feels more substantial
- Patek marks with a small diamond at 6 o'clock
En contra
- Heavier (some find tiring)
- Harder to polish
- Premium pricing
Opción B
18k White Gold
- Precio de mercado
- Standard luxury gold pricing
A favor
- Lighter on wrist
- Easier to polish
- Brighter white
- More common — easier service
En contra
- Rhodium plating wears over years
- Less distinctive than platinum
Veredicto
Platinum for grail pieces you'll hold long-term. White gold for daily-wear pieces. Most haute horology grand complications use platinum.