I wouldn’t mind so much about the true lug to lug including the bracelet if I had larger or even average sized wrists but I have very small wrists and I prefer the lugs to End slightly before the edge of my wrist not only for The aesthetic side of things but I feel like slightly smaller watches tend to be comfier on my skinny wrists lol.
You’re right about the watch not having fully articulating first links, it would make much more sense and doesn’t seem like too much of a hassle to implement them. It’s also good to hear that you find the bracelet comfortable with the links being thin. in regards to the lack of adjustability, are there and micro adjustments?