I think the only real advantage is that the QC is slightly higher. So you'll still get a rep, but all those really annoying details probably won't happen. For example:
Bezel and pearl will be aligned
Date is centered
Crystal is even
Straight markings on bezel
The list goes on. Personally, I would save the money and go for the Asian clone version of the watch - as at the end of the day, we're the only ones who notice the tiny flaws!