A good friend once compared the early version like yours to a Paul Newman and the late version (sapphire crystal, Sigma dial) to a standard Daytona. Certainly for me, yours has a more true vintage look and appeal. If I had to choose and the condition of both were equal, my preference would be the early version like yours. That said I am thrilled to have mine, which is close to new old stock and just “pops”. I love having it.