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TIME HONORED loving the loop T his fall's runway shows were all about bright colors and mixes of metals. Indeed, with the price of an ounce of gold remaining in the highest realms, savvy fashionistas are looking for ways to mix gold and white metals, such as sterling silver and stainless steel, to get the most of the great look at a more affordable price. Top watchmakers under- stand that concept and are offering trendy yet mixed-metal watches. timelessly elegant Two-tone watches are the must-have accessory for fall, says Ori Zemer, vice president of Charriol North America. "The sleekness of the stainless 102 MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM WATCHES WITH ROUND FACES AND MIXED METALS ARE ALL THE RAGE FOR CHIC CHICAGOANS THIS SEASON. BY ROBERTA NAAS steel and the warmth of the gold give Chicago women the versatility for any wardrobe during the warm summer months through the coldest win- ters and everything in between." Most often these watches are a lustrous combination of stainless steel and either rose- or yellow- gold tones, sometimes with a shimmering accent of diamonds to bring together the look for day-to-night appeal. What's more, today's trends are calling for slightly smaller watches, so most of these beauties are a slim 28mm to 32mm—perfect for the delicate female wrist. MA FROM LEFT: This St. Tropez watch from Charriol ($2,790) is superbly sexy with its cable bracelet and small chain accent. The 30mm watch features a mother-of-pearl dial and is crafted in stainless steel with rose-gold plates, accented with 1.20 carats of diamonds. James & Williams Jewelers, 7020 W. Cermak Road, Berwyn, 708-788-9200; charriolusa.com. The Baume & Mercier Linea ($5,800) features a 32mm polished and satin-finished stainless steel and 18k rose-gold case and bracelet that is interchangeable. The watch houses an automatic movement with a mother-of-pearl dial and date function. It is water-resistant to 50 meters. Marshall Pierce & Company, 335 N. Michigan Ave., 312-782-4403; baume-et-mercier.com. From Citizen, the Eco-Drive Regent watch ($495) is light-powered and water-resistant to 100 meters. Crafted in two tones of steel with yellow-gold accents, the 26mm watch features a mother-of-pearl dial and 28 diamonds. Oscar's Watch & Jewelry, 3460 S. Halsted St., 773-376-5444; citizenwatch.com PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANTFARM