Masters Of The Universe

The history of the Universal Genève watch dates back to 1894, when Numa-Emile Descombes and Ulysse George founded the Universal Genève company in Le Locle, Switzerland. At that time, it was called Universal Watch. During its early years, Universal Watch crafted movements and components for other companies. Then, it unveiled its first chronograph watch in 1917. Over the years that followed, the company introduced a number of successful collections, including the Compur in 1934, the Uni-Compax in 1936 and the Simple Calendar in 1943. Universal Genève also created the first anti-magnetic watch, a timepiece capable of keeping time accurately even when worn during expeditions to the North Pole. During the quartz crisis of the 1970s and ’80s, Universal Genève's sales slumped. It attempted to relaunch in 1994, 2005 and 2019 with modest success. Private investment firms Partners Group and CVC Capital Partners purchased the company with the intention of returning it to its roots of producing luxury, complex chronograph watches. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Universal Genève watches.

A number of 16th- and 17th-century painters from the country now known as The Netherlands are considered the Dutch masters. They include Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Jan Steen, Hieronymus Bosch, Frans Hals, Hendrick Terbrugghen, Willem Kalf and Rachel Ruysch. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Dutch art.

A master mason ring is a piece of jewelry worn by a Master Mason, a person who has progressed through the apprentice and journeyman levels of membership. Freemasons wear the rings to show their status within their fraternal organization. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Masonic rings.

Yes, many online reviewers state that the Kartell Masters chair is comfortable. Fans of the chair designed by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet frequently say that the unique shape of its back and its gently sloped seat together provide optimal support. However, whether or not any chair is comfortable is a matter of personal preference. Find an assortment of Kartell Masters chairs on 1stDibs.

A contemporary Rolex Yacht Master costs around $11,000. However, a vintage model can cost up to $30,000.

A number of artists who were important in the history and development of Western art are considered Old Masters. They include Albrecht Dürer, Caravaggio, Jacques-Louis David, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Rembrandt. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.

A painting produced by a skilled, noteworthy European artist that was produced before the 19th century may be considered an Old Master painting. The informal term was derived from the title of an artist who trained in a guild long enough to become a master, such as Leonardo da Vinci, who studied in a Florence painters’ guild. However, Old Masters paintings, prints and other art is now used to refer to work made by any artist with a high level of skill in painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking who worked in Europe between 1300 and 1800. Some artists considered Old Masters include William Blake, Caravaggio, Jacques-Louis David, Frans Hals, Francisco Goya, Peter Paul Rubens, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Titian and Jan Vermeer. On 1stDibs, find a variety of paintings from some of the world’s top galleries.

Who the greatest Old Masters in art history are is largely a matter of debate. Encompassing centuries of change in Europe between 1300 and 1800, from booms of prosperity to bloody revolutions, Old Masters describes a wide range of artists. The informal term was derived from the title of an artist who trained in a guild long enough to become a master, such as Leonardo da Vinci, who studied in a Florence painters’ guild. However, Old Masters paintings, prints and other art is now used to refer to work made by any artist with a high level of skill in painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking who worked during this era. Shop a large selection of art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.

To authenticate your Rolex GMT Master, first check the aesthetics. Characteristics like the luminescent should be expertly placed with no irregularities. The serial number should be crisply engraved and easy to read. You can also shop expertly vetted Rolex watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Rolex’s GMT Master, initially released in 2013, was eventually discontinued in 2018. The watch was affectionately known as Batman because of its blue and black bezel. You can own a GMT Master yourself by shopping the Rolex selection on 1stDibs.