I've recently become interested in switching to a compact double + 9 speed rear setup on my touring bike.

However, I can't really get over the weird look of some of these outboard bearing types of compact doubles though (no chainring bolts = a bit too futuristic for me), and I can't seem to find many good classy-vintage-style compact doubles either (I regret not jumping on the VO Sugino crankset sale a few days ago ...)

Thoughts on compact doubles? Options for getting a good looking one for under $150 ?