Swatch - French Open/Roland Garros - Swatch New Gent - "BELLE DE SET" - GZ318 - 2018 - Watch

For Auction: Swatch Gent "BELLE DE SET" (GZ318) – Roland Garros 2018 French Open Special Edition – New in Original Packaging

This elegant Swatch Gent "BELLE DE SET" model GZ318 is a refined special edition originally released in 2018 to celebrate Roland Garros, the prestigious French Open tennis championship held annually in Paris. The name "Belle de Set" cleverly plays on tennis terminology—a "belle" being a deciding final set in French tennis—while evoking the graceful beauty of the sport. The watch features a sophisticated all-white aesthetic that captures the classic elegance of tennis whites and the iconic red clay courts of Roland Garros. The 34mm white plastic case pairs with a pristine white silicone strap adorned with thin orange/coral horizontal stripes reminiscent of the chalk lines on a tennis court. The clean white dial showcases minimalist design with simple index hour markers around the outer edge and a small orange/coral tennis ball graphic at the center where the hands connect, adding a playful sporting touch. The orange/coral hands provide excellent contrast for easy time reading. The watch comes in its original Swatch packaging featuring white with orange/coral horizontal stripes matching the watch design, along with the official Roland Garros stamp. The watch is in new, unworn condition with all original packaging materials.

Key Features:
- Model: Gent "BELLE DE SET" GZ318
- Year: 2018
- Theme: Roland Garros French Open tennis championship special edition
- Design: 34mm white plastic case, white dial with minimalist index markers and small orange tennis ball centerpiece, orange/coral hands, white silicone strap with thin orange horizontal stripes
- Movement: Swiss quartz
- Water Resistance: 3 bar (30 meters)
- Special Packaging: Original Swatch sleeve with white and orange/coral horizontal stripe design featuring Roland Garros stamp
- Condition: New in original packaging, unworn condition

Historical Significance:
Roland Garros, named after the legendary French aviator, represents one of tennis's four Grand Slam tournaments and the premier clay court championship in the world. The French Open showcases tennis at its finest on the iconic red clay courts of Paris. Swatch has maintained a long-standing partnership with Roland Garros, creating annual commemorative watches that capture the tournament's elegance and sporting excellence. This 2018 Belle de Set edition celebrates tennis tradition with its sophisticated white-on-white design punctuated by playful orange accents, perfectly capturing the refined yet spirited nature of the tournament.

Collector's Note:
This watch is offered in new unworn condition with complete original packaging. The Belle de Set represents one of the more elegant Roland Garros editions with its minimalist all-white aesthetic and tennis ball detail. Roland Garros special editions appeal to both Swatch collectors and tennis enthusiasts worldwide. Perfect for tennis fans seeking sophisticated sports memorabilia.

An elegant piece of Roland Garros history—bid now to add this 2018 French Open BELLE DE SET to your collection!