TicTacTalks ForumPosted by YvesOdier
November 7, 2006 - 03:11PM cet
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Of course the first difference is price, hard for us to justify it, but from steel to titanium to gold and platinum, industrial processes are different and because the production quantity are not alike, prices keep going higher and higher.
Of course most of the differences is related to cultures & appreciations
Platinum: a rare precious metal as well as heavy. Platinum is naturaly white, tarnish-resistant and hypoallergenic. It is its rarity that makes it highly valued. Platinum is 5 times rarer than gold
Gold: Beautiful colour and unique versatility. Often combined with other metal to increase strength Depending on the metal, the colour of pure gold can change to white, yellow, pink, red, and even green.
Titanium: is a light-weight metal with an hardness exceeding the one of stainless steel. It is corrosion-resistant and biocompatible this reducing allergic risks. It has a low transfer of heat and it is antimagnetic.
Stainless Steel: A very durable metal alloy that is virtually rust-free, corrosion-free and does not discolour. It can be highly polished. Because of its strength it can be highly polished.
But the differences of materials also mean different use.
Each metal has its own proprieties. Beside personal appreciations, one should use a metal based on the expected usage.
Lately, even if it is too expensive, I keep going for platinum, because the feel and weight is just a unique experience. And I love titanium too because it has all the proprieties one could possibly need even in extreme condition.
I also love the colour of the tantalum, but it does not make to the precious metal category and its proprieties does not bring anything else than steel.
I understand your question and often specially when forking the bill, I think about it and I wonder should I or should I not pay all this extra... but in the end, it will always be worth something based on what it is... in the meantime I have what I want.