If were having a vote, and nailing our colours to the mast I vote for good quality 100% Polyurethane lacquer in a matt sheen.
Much less cleaning than even the "newest evolutions" of hardwax oil long term, in my opinion, and more environment friendly than a hardwax oil
And if you are going to do something aggressive to the finish like drag a three wheeled piano across the surface your probably going to dent the wood regardless of the finish.
But then as Woodyoulike says, it depends upon your preferences.
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