Re: Beech Wood Vs Maple. Beech is nothing like maple. By no means buy the beech and pass it off as a match to maple. Discuss it with the client and offer a sample of beech with a contrasting finish.
Seiko 5 is a line of automatic movement watches that are on the lower cost side of autos, but they are not call them less capable. A lot of people on here have Seiko 5s, especially in the affordable watch forum. I think one of them could help fill in a lot more! Zeno Basic Pilot automatic.
Citizen is better known for it's eco drive watches, which are quartz and solar powered. These watches, also well known for their value and quality, have quartz movements and are generally more busy than Orient watches, some of the best liked models are more complex chronographs. Seiko, however, is a more varied brand, known for quartz and automatic models.