I agree with Mark, I believe that the SCJD is the more relevant certification for the majority of developers. This is not simply that it helps to develop RMI/Socket & Swing skills. You need to think about design and documentation issues also.
I think that you should also be aware that the SCJD certification is a much bigger certification to take on (if you want to get a good mark). There is the study element, the design, coding, testing & documenting to consider.
It is however, a far more enjoyable certification also.
The main element where I think that the SCJD has the edge is the fact that you are actually producing something. Employers and critics of certification cannot use the old arguement about the element of luck that they consider exists in multiple choice exams.
Having said all that, I also agree with mark that you will probably end up doing both anyway. Having both will negate any question about which one will further your career the most.
[ March 18, 2003: Message edited by: John Temp ]