Comparativo para decidir
Platinum (950 Pt) vs 18k White Gold
Um comparativo prático entre Platinum (950 Pt) e 18k White Gold, focado em profundidade de mercado, usabilidade, risco de serviço e desejo de longo prazo.
Opção A
Platinum (950 Pt)
- Preço de mercado
- 30–50% premium over white gold
Prós
- 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
Contras
- Heavier (some find tiring)
- Harder to polish
- Premium pricing
Opção B
18k White Gold
- Preço de mercado
- Standard luxury gold pricing
Prós
- Lighter on wrist
- Easier to polish
- Brighter white
- More common — easier service
Contras
- Rhodium plating wears over years
- Less distinctive than platinum
Veredito
Platinum for grail pieces you'll hold long-term. White gold for daily-wear pieces. Most haute horology grand complications use platinum.