IME 70's and 1980's chrome steel Campy or Dura Ace 7400 -7402 QR's both did the job admirably. There isn't any need to overthink it, IMO.

In a related vein - do people realize that the peak deflection and chain tension is when you're grunting up a hill in a Granny Gear. Not when you are sprinting in a large or moderate gear

Freddy Maertens has nothing on us geezers.