A Longines Cfr railway open faced pocket watch, circa 1900, nickel plated case, 15 jewel movement, enamel dial with Arabic numerals, 24-hour markings, plain blue steel hands, 2.01 in. diameter
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
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