Every affordable watch forum needs a "deals" thread!
Jompashop has the silver dial mechanical VSA Alliance for $439. If I had not of just spent $400 to have a 30 yard dumpster dropped in my yard (time to get the roof replaced), I would pick one up. This is a good deal on a quality watch housing a 2824
http://www.jomashop.com/victorinox-watch-241667.html