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.
In short, the Seiko 5 has always had a movement that, while not pretty, is a game-day piece, running year in and year out for decades with a minimum of fuss or maintenance. This is particularly favorable for a watch intended for the markets of Southeast Asia where maintenance facilities may have been at a premium.