# Clean-Cut Streetwear Timepieces A Bathing Ape Released Three New Versions of Its BAPEX TYPE-1 By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-05-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bapex-type1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2017/5/bape-bapex-type-1-watch-gold-silver-black) & [us.bape](https://us.bape.com/collections/frontpage/products/1d20-182-019) These [luxurious timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-luxury-watches-the-new-full-metal-gshock-models-are-rugged-but-eleg) from Japanese streetwear giant A Bathing Ape are the latest iterations of its [BAPEX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-stadium-goods) TYPE-1 model, which reportedly follow the release of "the matching TYPE-3s, camo TYPE-1s, and color camo TYPE-3s." The new BAPEX TYPE-1 comes in three different colorways: one that has an [all-black finish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-fusion-all-black-camo) to it, another that's silver with black accents, and a third that's gold with black accents. On the faces of the watches, A Bathing Ape's branding is included minimally, with its ape motif featured near the top of it, along with the BAPEX TYPE-1 model name beneath it. Near the bottom, the phrase "APE SHALL NEVER KILL APE" is featured, making it stand out from the label's previous versions a little more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxurious Streetwear Timepieces:** The fusion of high-end fashion and functional timepieces creates opportunities for luxury streetwear brands to enter the watch market. - **Minimalist Watch Designs:** The trend towards minimalism in watch design allows for clean and sophisticated timepieces that appeal to a wide range of fashion-conscious consumers. - **Branded Watch Faces:** Including minimal branding on watch faces presents an opportunity for brands to subtly showcase their identity and create brand recognition. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** The release of these streetwear timepieces highlights the potential for fashion brands to expand their product offerings with stylish accessories. - **Luxury Goods:** The incorporation of high-quality materials and design elements in these timepieces showcases opportunities for luxury brands to tap into the streetwear market. - **Watch Manufacturing:** The demand for fashionable and minimalistic watches opens up opportunities for watch manufacturers to produce sleek and stylish timepieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rugged Fashion-Forward Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gsteel-gbm2100-series.md) - [Monochromatic Digital Timepiece Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toneontone.md) - [Rugged Monochromatic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-ga2100-toneontone-series.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Watch Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audemars-piguet-x-kaws.md) - [Lustrously Chic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-gmap2100-series.md) - [Demure Deconstructed Timepiece Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-x-beautiful-people.md) - [Logo-Filled Streetwear Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogramheavy-bags.md) - [Hyper-Minimalist Timepiece Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ressence-type-3-bb2.md) - [Y3K Aesthetic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gav01.md)