Comparaison décisionnelle
Platinum (950 Pt) vs 18k White Gold
Une comparaison pratique entre Platinum (950 Pt) et 18k White Gold, centrée sur profondeur de marché, portabilité, risque de service et désirabilité.
Option A
Platinum (950 Pt)
- Prix de marché
- 30–50% premium over white gold
Avantages
- 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
Limites
- Heavier (some find tiring)
- Harder to polish
- Premium pricing
Option B
18k White Gold
- Prix de marché
- Standard luxury gold pricing
Avantages
- Lighter on wrist
- Easier to polish
- Brighter white
- More common — easier service
Limites
- Rhodium plating wears over years
- Less distinctive than platinum
Verdict
Platinum for grail pieces you'll hold long-term. White gold for daily-wear pieces. Most haute horology grand complications use platinum.