Honestly, I like Nr. 1 better !!

Its not even because of that "smudge" spot on Nr. 2. Most people would look at that as adding interest.

After going back and forth between both pictures, I think its because I can see "calico" more so in the first one. It seems that the "light" sides go up further and then have a more pronounced and sudden change into the colored back. While Nr. 2 seems to have a more gradual fading from the light to the darker color, not quite as dramatic.

That said, it simply could be the pictures. Pictures can be deceiving.

But going by those pictures, I'd definitely pick Nr. 1.

Come on, you know you want one. Just give in. Or else you'll be torturing yourself for a few days and then getting one anyway.