購入判断向け比較
Platinum (950 Pt) vs 18k White Gold
Platinum (950 Pt) と 18k White Gold を、市場の厚み、装着性、サービスリスク、長期的な人気の観点から比較します。
選択肢 A
Platinum (950 Pt)
- 市場価格
- 30–50% premium over white gold
長所
- 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
注意点
- Heavier (some find tiring)
- Harder to polish
- Premium pricing
選択肢 B
18k White Gold
- 市場価格
- Standard luxury gold pricing
長所
- Lighter on wrist
- Easier to polish
- Brighter white
- More common — easier service
注意点
- Rhodium plating wears over years
- Less distinctive than platinum
結論
Platinum for grail pieces you'll hold long-term. White gold for daily-wear pieces. Most haute horology grand complications use platinum.