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

Tissot's design language vs Casio's approach

The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 features a 316L Stainless Steel case at 40mm with Scratch-resistant 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 Powermatic 80.111 vs Quartz Module 3229

The PRX Powermatic 80 runs the Automatic Powermatic 80.111 (In-House Automatic (ETA C07.111 base), 80 Hours power reserve) at 21,600 vph (3 Hz) frequency. The G-Shock DW-5600 Square uses the Quartz Module 3229 (Casio Digital Quartz (Battery), 2-Year Battery reserve) at standard. The PRX Powermatic 80 edges ahead on power reserve.

40mm vs 42.8mm (Square) — different wrist presence

At 40mm, the PRX Powermatic 80 wears more compactly on smaller wrists compared to the G-Shock DW-5600 Square at 42.8mm (Square). Water resistance differs: 100m (10 ATM) vs 200m (20 ATM).

Casio sits in the lower tier

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

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

The PRX Powermatic 80 is rated to 100m (10 ATM) while the G-Shock DW-5600 Square handles 200m (20 ATM). The G-Shock DW-5600 Square offers superior water resistance.