# Golden Glow-In-The-Dark Timepieces BAPE Drops a Golden Iteration of the Type 4 BAPEX Watch By Amy Duong | Published 2019-01-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-4-bapex References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/bape-type-4-bapex/) & [us.bape](https://us.bape.com/) Japanese streetwear imprint [BAPE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-milo-1) introduces a new wristwatch to welcome in the new year -- taking the form of the Type 4 BAPEX, which boasts a beautiful [golden finish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crw001g9jr). Drawing inspiration from the timeless [Rolex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slawn) pieces, the premium design features a 42mm case made from polished steel. It is accompanied by a black dial alongside three sub-dials and the captivating glow-in-the-dark hands on the face. Branding details are enforced in the form of the label's signature Ape Head emblem adorning the dial and "BAPEX by A BATHING APE" on the face. Additionally, the same Ape Head motif is also seen on the clasp and the back of the watch. The latest golden Type 4 BAPEX is set to launch on January 12th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 28% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Golden Timepieces:** Incorporating 24K gold plating in timepieces to create a luxurious feel, thereby promoting wealth and exclusivity. - **Glow-in-the-dark Watch Hands:** Integrating phosphorescent materials in watch hands and numerals creating a trendy, futuristic look while providing functionality in low-light conditions. - **Influence of Rolex Designs:** Expanding on the inspiration behind luxury brands such as Rolex, while still providing a more affordable price point for consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Timepieces:** Incorporating luxurious materials such as gold and utilizing new technology such as glow-in-the-dark hands to create a unique selling proposition and appeal to a higher-end demographic. - **Streetwear:** Adding high-end accessories such as luxury watches to the streetwear market, providing a new and unique fashion style to the target demographic. - **Phosphorescent Technology:** Implementing new and innovative phosphorescent technology in a variety of industries to create functional and trendy products, such as high-tech sportswear or automotive lighting systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Y3K Aesthetic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gav01.md) - [Celebratory Celestial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gcwb5000un-carbon-edition.md) - [Ocean-Inspired Watch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-glow.md) - [Monochromatic Digital Timepiece Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toneontone.md) - [Alien-Like Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gav01-series.md) - [Demure Deconstructed Timepiece Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-x-beautiful-people.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) - [Tough Chromatic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-polychromatic-accents-collection.md)