# Luxe Tonal Watches BAPE's Iconic BAPAX Type-3 Timepiece Returns in Metallic Options By Amy Duong | Published 2018-06-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bapex-type3 References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/bape-bapex-type-3-gold-silver/) & [bape](https://bape.com/index/) Japanese streetwear label [BAPE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-2) re-introduces its classic BAPEX Type-3 timepiece in two new tonal colorways -- silver and gold. The popular watch model first made its debut last year adorned with the label's signature camouflage print pattern. This time, it takes a more premium upscale approach with its [clean metallic choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gsteel-gstb1000). The pieces are part of the brand's Spring/Summer 2018 offerings and the new renderings are highlighted by its contrasting face. Both of the watches boast blue tonal faces -- the silver iteration is accented with a light teal dial whereas the gold rendition sees a dark blue dial. The new BAPEX Type-3 watches are further accented with the [classic Ape Head motif](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-era), three sub-dials, and BAPE's signature phrase that reads "Ape Shall Never Kill Ape" in red on the dial. The watches are priced at approximately $420 USD each and will be available beginning June 2. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 - **Tonal Metallic Watches:** The BAPEX Type-3 timepiece in silver and gold offers a premium and upscale approach to tonal watches with clean metallic choices. - **Contrasting Faces:** The blue tonal faces with light teal and dark blue dials create an eye-catching contrast on the new BAPEX Type-3 watches. - **Streetwear Watch Revival:** The re-introduction of the classic BAPEX Type-3 timepiece with new tonal options appeals to the streetwear fashion trend for luxury watches. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of tonal metallic watches by creating unique designs and collaborations with streetwear labels. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can innovate by incorporating contrasting faces and unique motifs into their high-end watch designs. - **Streetwear and Sneaker Brands:** Streetwear and sneaker brands can explore the market for high-end watches by collaborating with established watchmakers to create limited edition and highly sought-after timepieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rugged Monochromatic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-ga2100-toneontone-series.md) - [Monochromatic Digital Timepiece Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toneontone.md) - [Durable Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-luxury-watches-the-new-full-metal-gshock-models-are-rugged-but-eleg.md) - [Rugged Fashion-Forward Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gsteel-gbm2100-series.md) - [Celebratory Celestial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gcwb5000un-carbon-edition.md) - [Metallic Blue Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gmb2100-and-gmwb5000.md) - [Golden Luxe Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-x-timex.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Watch Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audemars-piguet-x-kaws.md) - [Hyper-Minimalist Timepiece Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ressence-type-3-bb2.md)