In the end I decided to go for the hesalite because of the hesalite I tried on the new model and I know exactly what you mean about the bracelet. The 1861 just feels like the correct proportions all the way around. Cheers my friend!!
Quick story...We connected over IG over one of his many wonderful posts. Based on that convo he mentioned having a piece that I would really appreciate and he would let me know when he would post it. Didn't hear from him after that and just thought he forgot, no worries, we're all very busy. Well, m