# Streetwear-Informed Golden Timepieces BAPE's Type 1 BAPEX Gold Offers a Heavyweight Option By Amy Duong | Published 2019-09-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-1-bapex-gold References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/9/bape-a-bathing-ape-limited-edition-gold-bapex-watch) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bapestoreosaka/?utm_source=ig_embed) Streetwear imprint [BAPE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogramheavy-bags) launches the Type 1 [BAPEX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-stadium-goods) Gold timepiece inspired by the premium look of [Rolex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slawn) watches as a heavyweight option for the season. The signature Type 1 BAPEX is adorned in golden hues throughout and boasts elevated detailing throughout. Notably, there are also fake diamonds that are embellished throughout the dial and the watch's face is adorned with the cubic zirconia elements at each hour marking. Additional details include the date sub-dial, branding in the form of the Ape Head motif at the 12 o'clock placement. Notably, it also features glow-in-the-dark elements at the face. The label also launched Ape Head rings to match in gold or silver options to elevate the entire look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Premium Streetwear Timepieces:** Creating luxury-inspired timepieces within the streetwear industry presents disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Embellished Watch Designs:** Incorporating fake diamonds and cubic zirconia elements in watch designs opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for the jewelry industry. - **Glow-in-the-dark Fashion Accessories:** Developing glow-in-the-dark elements in fashion accessories offers disruptive innovation opportunities to enhance visibility and style. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Streetwear:** Streetwear brands can explore creating premium timepieces to expand their product offerings and tap into the luxury market. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry manufacturers can explore incorporating fake diamonds and cubic zirconia elements in their watch designs to offer affordable luxury options. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory brands can explore the incorporation of glow-in-the-dark elements to create unique and functional accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gold-Tonal Ring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crw001g9jr.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Watch Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audemars-piguet-x-kaws.md) - [Celebratory Celestial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gcwb5000un-carbon-edition.md) - [Golden Luxe Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-x-timex.md) - [Sand Gold Luxurious Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remaster02.md) - [Logo-Filled Streetwear Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogramheavy-bags.md) - [Stealthy Durable Elegant Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmcb2100z.md) - [Alien-Like Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gav01-series.md) - [Rugged Fashion-Forward Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gsteel-gbm2100-series.md)