Rado True Square Automatic vs Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80

Rado's design language vs Tissot's approach

The Rado True Square Automatic features a Monobloc High-Tech Ceramic case at 38mm (Square) with Sapphire (Anti-Reflective) protection. The Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 offers Stainless Steel construction at 42.0mm with Sapphire Crystal. Both represent their brand's distinct design philosophy and heritage.

Automatic ETA C07.611 vs Automatic Powermatic 80 (Caliber 80.111)

The True Square Automatic runs the Automatic ETA C07.611 (Powermatic 80 (ETA-Based), 80 Hours power reserve) at 21,600 vph (3 Hz) frequency. The Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 uses the Automatic Powermatic 80 (Caliber 80.111) (ETA/Tissot Automatic, 80 Hours reserve) at 21,600 vph (3 Hz). Power reserves are closely matched.

38mm (Square) vs 42.0mm — different wrist presence

At 38mm (Square), the True Square Automatic wears more compactly on smaller wrists compared to the Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 at 42.0mm. Water resistance differs: 50m (5 ATM) vs 50m (5 ATM).

Tissot sits in the lower tier

The Rado True Square Automatic sits at $1,500–$2,500 and the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 at $500–$1,000. On the specs that outlast any price: the True Square Automatic uses Sapphire (Anti-Reflective) with 80 Hours, against Sapphire Crystal and 80 Hours on the Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80. Service intervals are typically 5-7 years for both.

50m (5 ATM) vs 50m (5 ATM)

The True Square Automatic is rated to 50m (5 ATM) while the Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 handles 50m (5 ATM). Both offer identical water resistance ratings.