I think the Hammertone and Cream were the two original colours? Gloss black is popular these days, but not original. Plus my room colours are grey/sliver and some olive green, so Cream would not work.

I looked up the EMT 997. Does look a bit similar, but it has branding and stuff on top which is a bit ugly. I liked the dark grey yoke on the Groovemaster, and if Hugo sells it I had not doubt about it's quality.