Breitling Navitimer B01 vs Casio G-Shock DW-5600 Square

Breitling's design language vs Casio's approach

The Breitling Navitimer B01 features a Stainless Steel case at 43mm with Cambered Sapphire protection. The Casio G-Shock DW-5600 Square offers Resin construction at 42.8mm (Square) with Mineral Glass. Both represent their brand's distinct design philosophy and heritage.

Automatic Breitling 01 (Manufacture) vs Quartz Module 3229

The Navitimer B01 runs the Automatic Breitling 01 (Manufacture) (In-House Automatic Chronograph Manufacture, 70 Hours power reserve) at 28,800 vph (4 Hz) frequency. The G-Shock DW-5600 Square uses the Quartz Module 3229 (Casio Digital Quartz (Battery), 2-Year Battery reserve) at standard. The Navitimer B01 edges ahead on power reserve.

43mm vs 42.8mm (Square) — different wrist presence

At 43mm, the Navitimer B01 has a bolder wrist presence compared to the G-Shock DW-5600 Square at 42.8mm (Square). Water resistance differs: 30m (3 ATM) vs 200m (20 ATM).

Casio sits in the lower tier

The Breitling Navitimer B01 sits at $10,000–$25,000 and the Casio G-Shock DW-5600 Square at $50–$100. On the specs that outlast any price: the Navitimer B01 uses Cambered Sapphire with 70 Hours, against Mineral Glass and 2-Year Battery on the G-Shock DW-5600 Square. Service intervals are typically 5-7 years for both.

30m (3 ATM) vs 200m (20 ATM)

The Navitimer B01 is rated to 30m (3 ATM) while the G-Shock DW-5600 Square handles 200m (20 ATM). The G-Shock DW-5600 Square offers superior water resistance.