that's a better choice, IMHO, and you already have it so you don't have to scour eBay for collector's items.
I recall that there were both leather and vinyl versions of the quilted-top saddle used on Nishikis, so it was probably a price-point deal. The Japanese saddles were a copy of an Italian (?) original that I also can't recall the brand name for...I think the Italian was slightly nicer but for my butt most of the Avocets were better than any quilted-top I tried.