# Fluorescent Metal Timepieces BAPE Unveils Its Bold Type 3 BAPEX Timepieces in Green and Orange By Amy Duong | Published 2018-04-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-3-bapex References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/4/bape-type-3-bapex-black-orange-green-watch) & [us.bape](https://us.bape.com/) BAPE gives one of its [signature timepiece models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ressence-type-3-bb2) a colorful twist by infusing bright hues of green and orange to the Black Type 3 BAPEX watch. The brand new colorways are the label's latest offerings, delivering a total of two new styles, blending together fluorescent tones on a black timepiece. The new timepiece boasts the [bright orange and vibrant green detailing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bga103a) across the face and the dials. This creates a big contrast to the [black metal strap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undefeated-x-gshock-dwe5600) and encasing. Additionally, the Type 3 BAPEX watches are also accented with branding details throughout. There is the signature 'BAPE' symbol that lies by the 'BAPEX by A Bathing Ape' on the face of each piece. The watches will be dropping on April 7. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 85% | 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 - **Colorful Metal Timepieces:** Innovative brands can create unique and bold timepieces by infusing bright hues of color to their metal designs. - **Fluorescent Fashion Accessories:** Fashion brands can differentiate their products by incorporating vibrant and vivid fluorescent colors to their accessories. - **Brand Accented Watches:** Watches can be enhanced with the branding details of the brand, such as logos, symbols, and product names, to strengthen its presence and identity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** Companies in the fashion accessories industry can experiment with the use of bold and lively color hues to attract consumer attention and expand their product offerings. - **Luxury Watches:** Luxury watchmakers can explore the potential of using unusual color combinations and bold designs, providing consumers with unique high-end products and the opportunity to stand out. - **Jewelry:** Jewelers can integrate colorful and innovative ideas into their metal accessories, creating a new and unique way of incorporating traditional jewelry designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Y3K Aesthetic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gav01.md) - [Vibrant Y2K-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-dw6900-crazy-colors-series.md) - [Rugged Monochromatic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-ga2100-toneontone-series.md) - [Ocean-Inspired Watch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-glow.md) - [Alien-Like Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gav01-series.md) - [Stealthy Collaboration Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undefeated-x-gshock-dwe5600.md) - [Aggressive Frog-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-master-of-g-frogman-gw8200tpf1.md)