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Lock picking vs Watch repair

Lock picking and watch repair have 92% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatLock pickingWatch repair
Time a week2 hours a week3 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atSomething you made
FeelsCalmCalm
To start$40$100

Choose lock picking if

  • More competitive
  • More about the doing than the result
  • Quicker first wins

About $40 to start, then about $10 a month.

About lock picking

Choose watch repair if

  • No winners or losers
  • More to show at the end
  • Slower to reward you

About $100 to start, then about $20 a month.

About watch repair

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