In the heat of the desert, Ali Benamar holds a heavy meteorite he has just found. The moment looks perfect—except for one missing element.   A metal detector！   Image source:  𓂀 Into The Chasm 𓂀 , via Facebook Serious meteorite hunting is not just about sharp eyes or good luck. The reason is simple: meteorites contain iron and nickel, making them ideal targets for metal detectors. Without a detector, meteorite hunting is mostly about luck. With one, it becomes a systematic

This map shows every known location where Roman coin hoards have already been discovered. At a glance, it traces the footprint of Roman expansion—stretching astonishingly far, even as far as the ancient Western Regions of China.   Image source: Epic Maps (@theepicmap), via X (formerly Twitter) But the most interesting part of the map might not be those clusters of dots at all. Try flipping your perspective. Think in reverse. Suddenly, the blank areas start to look far more t

At QUEST, we are proud to see our underwater metal detectors playing a part in remarkable discoveries. A recent find by one of our diver friends highlights this perfectly.   In May, a 17th-century pewter chamber pot was recovered from a 1691 shipwreck in British waters. This rare, high-status item, one of only six known examples, had lain concealed for centuries on a frequently dived site. The key detail for us is that it was located using a QUEST detector in an area where

As the 2026 New Year begins, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to our customers and partners around the world for your continued trust and support. Over the past year, your cooperation has motivated us to keep improving our metal detectors and delivering reliable products for explorers everywhere.   Looking ahead, we remain committed to innovation, quality, and long-term partnerships. We look forward to exploring new opportunities together and achieving shared succes

All of us at QUEST Metal Detectors would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !🎄 🎉 ✨   Christmas is a time for reflection, gratitude, and new beginnings. Over the past year, we’ve been honored to be part of your journeys — from beach walks and field searches to unforgettable discoveries shared with family and friends. Your passion for exploration is what inspires us to continue designing reliable, innovative, and easy-to-use metal detectors for ad

With Christmas just around the corner, have you chosen the perfect gift yet? For those who enjoy adventure, love the outdoors, and are always curious about discovering something new, a metal detector can be a thoughtful and exciting present. QUEST metal detectors are designed for people who enjoy exploration at their own pace — whether it’s searching along the beach, walking through open fields, or simply enjoying time outdoors with family and friends. Easy to use and built

Hold on to your hats! One of our diver friends, Mark Pearce, just made an astounding discovery with the upgraded magnetic Scuba Tector Pro . He unearthed a Shako plate, an incredibly rare military artifact from the British Marines, dating back to around 1800! This historic relic, once proudly worn on the front of a soldier’s hat, is now being preserved in a museum. Talk about a find of a lifetime!   Provided by Mark Pearce from UK  Date: November 21st, 2025 Mark was

Today is a special day — not only is it Thanksgiving , but it’s also the day we announce the lucky winners of our Scuba Tector II DEMA Launch Giveaway ! First, from all of us at Quest Metal Detectors , we want to wish you and your loved ones a warm and joyful Happy Thanksgiving . We are truly grateful for our amazing community of explorers, divers, and treasure hunters who continue to support and inspire us every day. To celebrate both the holiday and the official release of

Our DEMA Cyber Raffle results are finally out🎉 🎉 🎉  — and we’re excited to reveal the lucky winners! Thank you to everyone who took part and supported us throughout the show. Your enthusiasm and positive energy truly made this year’s DEMA experience unforgettable.   🏆  Congratulations to Our Winners! • frank@divingwithfrank.com • lynn@banyanland.com • scubamadeeasy@cox.com We’ll be contacting each of you shortly. For those who didn’t win this time, don’t worry — more exc

This year’s DEMA Show has officially come to an end, and we want to express our sincere appreciation to everyone who visited our booth. Your energy and support made this event truly special—especially as we celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the very first Scuba Tector, which was born right here at DEMA Orlando a decade ago. Returning to the same city where our journey began made this year’s show even more meaningful. Introducing the new Scuba Tector II  in the place where