I liked the idea of the black version but looking at the pics the dial looks to be a kind of cheap looking, dull matte finish.
Of the three the white looks best - in pics at least.
Looking at the green side by side with the Sarb017, there are things I like about both. I was originally against it having the X on the dial. But I’d forgotten the 017 (which I used to own) had the ‘DiaShock 23 Jewels’ text. I think the new model has better, less busy text. I’m not a fan of any watch stating the amount of jewels on a dial - think it looks cheap. Seiko do that with the ‘J’ models of the SKX and Seiko 5’s, which makes IMO the cleaner looking ‘K’ models better. I don’t mind the cyclops (provided it turns out to have good magnification rather than being pointless decor), but I think the negative date of the 017 is better than the white wheel with black text on the new model. The real difference appears to be the the green; the Sarb has that beautiful sunburst whereas the new model looks a tad flat. Might just be the picture.
I’m glad they having beefed up the case size as well. The Sarb Alpinist was a great size with beautifully curved lugs; it sat on the wrist so well. Would have preferred a steel case back with the Alpinist logo engraved over a display back.
Some changes seem to be for the better, some not so much. To the average Joe who couldn’t give a monkeys about some obscure Seiko watch they would look identical.