You can get ETA G10 movement from online and just give it to watch shop to get it swapped and put in a new seal. The G10 movements cost between $40-70 depending on the variant. All the Tissot chronographs use the same G10 series movement.

The 30 minute counter variant is ETA G10.212

I like how Seiko has improved on a already good design and made it better. This is more like an evolution and fixed the minor issues in the old model. Personally a fan color matched date wheels at 4:30 after I saw it first in the slim turtle.

I have the SPB239 and is my favourite watch and a forever piece in my collection.

I'm still not sure why the pricing of Seiko in Euros is much higher than the rest of the world.

I had the same feeling when I saw it in person as I was expecting the 39mm to have a lot of good improvements over the 42mm models since the bronze 42mm variant has been on my list for quite a while but was disappointed in person...I too went meh. The 36/42mm variants felt like they had better case finishing compared to the 39mm variants. Apart from the improvement in the lume and COSC certification, the new models looked very plain with all polished case finishing and the bor bracelet felt comfortable but wasn't impressive either, the center beads finishing looked like it was chrome plated. Maybe more colour variants like the existing models would have been nice with the release. Plus the pricing felt too high compared to the 42mm models which are about $1000 cheaper.

I probably will swing for the 42mm bronze variant which I initially liked and since the discount I got for it was considerable after the 39mm release, it sounds like a better watch to buy.

The bracelet is surprisingly good except for the stamped clasp. I tried the standard anniversary non GMT model that came on the same bracelet and its a very nice bracelet. Solid endlink, solid links and just the clasp is stamped but you can swap it out for a aftermarket milled clasp if you wish. The model is a nice take on the field variants in the Seiko 5 lineup. Pricing is also same as the 5KX GMT lineup.

I just explained in detail what you can expect. Your Panerai will patina slightly over time and will pick a more darker grey hue but its a slow process and will take few years. Assuming your Panerai is an older model from the early 2000's since yours has a display caseback.

Your Omega NTTD probably wont patina. Omega's grade 2 titanium is treated.

Breitling sells OEM straps and will be happy to replace the strap with another one of your choice within the same price range free of cost or at an additional cost if you do choose a more expensive option. Just enquire with the dealer and they should offer that as an option.

Depends on the alloy used and the grade of titanium.

Grade 2 usually dulls and picks up a darker hue over time especially if the surface has a brushed finish as opposed to a sand-blasted finish which is more resilient. Most watch manufacturers do a coating on the surface or a hardening treatment.

Grade 5 titanium doesn't patina or get darker over time.