Rado True Square Automatic vs Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium

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 Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium offers Stainless Steel construction at 40mm with Sapphire Crystal. Both represent their brand's distinct design philosophy and heritage.

Automatic ETA C07.611 vs Powermatic 80.811 (Silicon Hairspring)

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 Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium uses the Powermatic 80.811 (Silicon Hairspring) (ETA-Based Automatic with Silicon Hairspring, 80 Hours reserve) at 21,600 vph (3 Hz). Power reserves are closely matched.

38mm (Square) vs 40mm — different wrist presence

At 38mm (Square), the True Square Automatic wears more compactly on smaller wrists compared to the Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium at 40mm. Water resistance differs: 50m (5 ATM) vs 100m (10 ATM).

Tissot sits in the lower tier

The Rado True Square Automatic sits at $1,500–$2,500 and the Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium 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 Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium. Service intervals are typically 5-7 years for both.

50m (5 ATM) vs 100m (10 ATM)

The True Square Automatic is rated to 50m (5 ATM) while the Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium handles 100m (10 ATM). The Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium offers superior water resistance.