Side-by-Side Comparison
Watch Repairers leads 5–0| Metric | Watch Repairers | Precious Metal Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 22.7% | 35.1% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 13th | 66th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 15 | 7 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $60,690 | $49,140 |
| Employment | 1K | 23K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Repairing
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Analyzing Data or Information
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Administration and Management
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Customer and Personal Service
Control Precision
Handling and Moving Objects
Thinking Creatively
Finger Dexterity
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Watch Repairers
27%
total discount
Precious Metal Workers
26%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Watch Repairers
4 of 15 at risk87%Order supplies, including replacement parts, for timing instruments.
87%Record quantities and types of timepieces repaired, serial and model numbers of items, work performed, and charges for repairs.
85%Test timepiece accuracy and performance, using meters and other electronic instruments.
55%Estimate repair costs and timepiece values.
49%Test and replace batteries and other electronic components.
Precious Metal Workers
7 of 15 at risk77%Weigh and mix alloy ingredients, using formulas and knowledge of ingredients' chemical properties.
63%Rotate molds to distribute alloys and to prevent formation of air pockets.
63%Carry castings or finished items to storage areas or to different work stations.
61%Rout out locations where parts are to be joined to items, using routing machines.
55%Examine articles to determine the nature of defects requiring repair, such as dents, uneven bottoms, scratches, or holes.
Wage Comparison
Precious Metal Workers earns -$11,550(-19%) vs Watch Repairers
Watch RepairersPrecious Metal Workers
10th
$39,920$33,890
25th
$46,530$38,030
Median
$60,690$49,140
75th
$77,340$63,210
90th
$92,570$81,610
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Watch Repairers2028–2035
Precious Metal Workers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Watch Repairers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Precious Metal Workers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Watch Repairers
$46,926
from $60,690
Precious Metal Workers
$31,912
from $49,140
After adjusting for AI risk, Watch Repairers offers $15,014 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Watch
0
Unique to Precious
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Watch RepairersPrecious Metal Workers