Casio G-Shock DW-5600 Square vs Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 35mm

Casio's design language vs Tissot's approach

The Casio G-Shock DW-5600 Square features a Resin case at 42.8mm (Square) with Mineral Glass protection. The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 35mm offers Stainless Steel construction at 35mm with Sapphire Crystal. Both represent their brand's distinct design philosophy and heritage.

Quartz Module 3229 vs Automatic Powermatic 80 (Caliber 80.111)

The G-Shock DW-5600 Square runs the Quartz Module 3229 (Casio Digital Quartz (Battery), 2-Year Battery power reserve) at standard frequency. The PRX Powermatic 80 35mm uses the Automatic Powermatic 80 (Caliber 80.111) (ETA/Tissot Automatic, 80 Hours reserve) at 21,600 vph (3 Hz). The PRX Powermatic 80 35mm offers a longer power reserve.

42.8mm (Square) vs 35mm — different wrist presence

At 42.8mm (Square), the G-Shock DW-5600 Square has a bolder wrist presence compared to the PRX Powermatic 80 35mm at 35mm. Water resistance differs: 200m (20 ATM) vs 100m (10 ATM).

Casio sits in the lower tier

The Casio G-Shock DW-5600 Square sits at $50–$100 and the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 35mm at $500–$1,000. On the specs that outlast any price: the G-Shock DW-5600 Square uses Mineral Glass with 2-Year Battery, against Sapphire Crystal and 80 Hours on the PRX Powermatic 80 35mm. Service intervals are typically 5-7 years for both.

200m (20 ATM) vs 100m (10 ATM)

The G-Shock DW-5600 Square is rated to 200m (20 ATM) while the PRX Powermatic 80 35mm handles 100m (10 ATM). The G-Shock DW-5600 Square is better suited for water activities.