Casio G-Shock DW-5600 Square vs Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80

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 Le Locle Powermatic 80 offers Stainless Steel construction at 39.3mm with Sapphire Crystal. Both represent their brand's distinct design philosophy and heritage.

Quartz Module 3229 vs Powermatic 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 Le Locle Powermatic 80 uses the Powermatic 80.111 (ETA-Based Automatic, 80 Hours reserve) at 21,600 vph (3 Hz). The Le Locle Powermatic 80 offers a longer power reserve.

42.8mm (Square) vs 39.3mm — different wrist presence

At 42.8mm (Square), the G-Shock DW-5600 Square has a bolder wrist presence compared to the Le Locle Powermatic 80 at 39.3mm. Water resistance differs: 200m (20 ATM) vs 30m (3 ATM).

Casio sits in the lower tier

The Casio G-Shock DW-5600 Square sits at $50–$100 and the Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80 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 Le Locle Powermatic 80. Service intervals are typically 5-7 years for both.

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

The G-Shock DW-5600 Square is rated to 200m (20 ATM) while the Le Locle Powermatic 80 handles 30m (3 ATM). The G-Shock DW-5600 Square is better suited for water activities.