Metal detecting vs Watch collecting
Metal detecting and watch collecting have 88% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Metal detecting | Watch collecting |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 1 hour a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $200 | $200 |
Choose metal detecting if
- More time outside
- More rhythmic and repetitive
- More physical
About $200 to start. Little or nothing after that.
Choose watch collecting if
- More of an indoor thing
- Less repetitive
- Gentler on the body
About $200 to start, then about $30 a month.
What you'll need
- Metal detecting: Headphones, Digging Tools, Pinpointer, Club detector hire Full cost breakdown
- Watch collecting: About $200 to start, then about $30 a month. Full cost breakdown