# Subtle Camo-Embroidered Watch Straps BAPE Added a Leather Band Option for Its CAMO Type 3 BAPEX By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-07-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-band-option References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/7/bape-a-bathing-ape-1st-camo-type-3-bapex-leather-band-release) & [bape](https://bape.com/index/) BAPE has added more options to its new watch, adding a leather band option for its [Camo Type 3 BAPEX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmds5610ma7er). The watch's design features the company's Type 3 dial in black, which has red numbering along the outside as well as red notches. The face of the watch has the BAPE 1ST CAMO design, which features different shades of green and brown in a conventional camo pattern. Also featured in the design are [three sub-dials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-specops-watch), as well as Ape Head branding over the top of the watch face. The watch's camo design also extends subtly on to the leather band but is only visible through close inspection. Image Credit: BAPE ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customizable Watch Straps:** The trend of customizable watch straps allows consumers to personalize their watches, creating unique and personalized accessories. - **Embroidered Design Elements:** The use of embroidered design elements on watch straps adds a touch of uniqueness and sophistication to traditional timepieces. - **Subtle Branding:** The trend of subtle branding allows companies to maintain brand recognition without overpowering their products' designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can explore the opportunity of offering customizable watch straps to cater to individual consumer preferences and style. - **Luxury Watches:** Incorporating embroidered design elements into luxury watch straps can create a distinctive selling point, appealing to consumers seeking unique and luxurious timepieces. - **Branding and Marketing:** The trend of subtle branding presents opportunities for marketing agencies to help companies establish their brand identity while maintaining a minimalist and sophisticated approach. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Collaboration Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undefeated-x-gshock-dwe5600.md) - [All-Black Camo Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-fusion-all-black-camo.md) - [Practical Comfort-Focused Watch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-band1.md) - [Sustainable Durable Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cordura-eco-fabric.md) - [Rugged Fashion-Forward Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gsteel-gbm2100-series.md) - [Logo-Filled Streetwear Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogramheavy-bags.md) - [Monochromatic Digital Timepiece Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toneontone.md) - [Rugged Color-Accented Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gab2100-multicolor-accents.md) - [Street-Informed Camouflage Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-stash-and-leica.md)