Can't speak for the others, but I am happy to discuss/dismiss/discard Josh and Andrew in favor of the question, absolutely.
Without hesitation. This is RWI.
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Everyone should read that thread and judge.
That said, and to try and answer the OP, both the Link and SOA are great reps, very close to gen and free from known issues AFAIK, so I guess the choice is on personal taste.
For me the Link is a much different watch, so I would go with it. The dial texture, the ring around the subdial at nine and the unique bracelet are its best parts and what set this watch apart.