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.
Seiko SSC017 features the V175 solar powered quartz caliber, which is really a workhorse. As a quartz movement, it just runs off about 15 seconds per month, depending on the temperature. The solar battery can store up energy enough for 6-month continuous use.