The main complaint about the black stainless model is you can only order it with the expensive bracelet. It means you will be paying a lot extra for the black case if you are just going to remove the bracelet so you can wear it with your preferred band. It's a pity it's not also available with band with the black pin as used on the Sport Watch.
Agreed, even the Stainless Space Grey with a Sports Band would make for a good start. IMHO