Where did all the C6 Kingfishers go?

Discuss Christopher Ward watches
User avatar
tikkathree
Trusted Seller
Trusted Seller
Posts: 7362
Joined: Fri Jan 24, 2014 12:21 am
CW-watches: 1
Location: East Anglia - arr 'aas right buh

Where did all the C6 Kingfishers go?

Post by tikkathree »

Where did all the C6 Kingfisher Quartz watches go?

Is it the fate of a (relatively) cheap quartz watch to slide into obscurity fairly quickly?

Postings here seem to be fairly infrequent, postings on the brand allegiant Facebook groups are even less frequent, and I just pose the question "C6 Kingfisher where are you now?"

I suppose I can persuade myself that cheap quartz loses value to the point where residuals are so low that the watches end up in a drawer, given to the grandsons, whatever but I can't substantiate that.

Here's a link to the archive: https://cwarchive.knack.com/cwarchive#m ... 89693c4fb/

I still have one, a black dial version, I'm keen to track down the white dial version but I just wonder where they are: thoughts guys?
C60 MKI, MKII, MKIII: "some",
C6 & C60 Kingfishers,
C600 Tritechs,
C63 "some",
C65 "some",
C4, C40, C8, C9, C3, C5, C20 & 23FLE
Some other brands
User avatar
Amor Vincit Omnia
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 33788
Joined: Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:34 pm
CW-watches: 4
Location: Norfolk, UK

Re: Where did all the C6 Kingfishers go?

Post by Amor Vincit Omnia »

It’s an interesting question. When I joined the forum the Kingfisher was certainly popular. However, the Trident was a recent (or relatively recent) introduction and was all the rage.

I think most of us who have followed the brand for years on here have tended to keep up with the trends, sometimes perhaps adopting new styles and models after a little initial reluctance. (Fings ain’t wot they used to be). For some people of course, the demise of a particular line or a rebranding/change of image/logo is the final nail. Some discover other brands and drift away. Some just drift away. Some remain on the forum, happily, despite having vowed years ago never to buy another CW.

I also think there is a tendency for people to have an affection for what was current when they first took an interest; hence my particular liking for, and reattachment with, the original C5 Malvern and the C70 GP series.

I guess some of these early models are not easy to obtain, for reasons that you have stated. They may have slipped into some netherworld, or are simply retained by their original fans. Who knows?
Steve
Linguist; retired teacher; pilgrim; apprentice travel writer

Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time


Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. (Max Ehrmann)
albionphoto
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 2391
Joined: Wed Apr 22, 2015 11:07 pm
CW-watches: 10
Location: New Jersey

Re: Where did all the C6 Kingfishers go?

Post by albionphoto »

Could have been bought by normal people. You know, the "I bought one nice watch and now I'm done." mass of humanity. I hope these watches are living happy lives.
Mark
Bremont, Casio, Citizen, Christopher Ward, Chronotechna, Mido, Omega and Oris
kiter65
Trusted Seller
Trusted Seller
Posts: 3959
Joined: Sun Feb 16, 2014 2:45 pm
CW-watches: 0

Re: Where did all the C6 Kingfishers go?

Post by kiter65 »

Had this one was sold to an inmate about 3 years ago

Image
User avatar
gaf1958
Trusted Seller
Trusted Seller
Posts: 12431
Joined: Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:24 am
CW-watches: 24
Location: ɐᴉlɐɹʇsn∀ 'ʇsɐoƆ ǝuᴉɥsunS

Re: Where did all the C6 Kingfishers go?

Post by gaf1958 »

I still have a tangerine, blue, cream and two yellow C6 Kingfishers, and they still get worn...
Additionally I have both yellow and burnt orange automatic C60 Kingfishers...
CW C1+2xC3+6xC6/60K+C7+C11+3xC60T+2xC65+C90+2xC600
Omega Ω 11xSpeedy+14xSeamaster+4xConnie+DeVille
Cartier+2xPanerai+2xFarer+2xOris+Sinn+11xSeiko+ManyVintage
B&R+Halios+5xVisitor+TagH+6xTissot+2xZelos+4xCertina+more
Family12xCW+2xΩ+Cartier
User avatar
Amor Vincit Omnia
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 33788
Joined: Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:34 pm
CW-watches: 4
Location: Norfolk, UK

Re: Where did all the C6 Kingfishers go?

Post by Amor Vincit Omnia »

Gary, that’s almost a horological equivalent of “Who Ate All The Pies?” :lol:

Only kidding – I’ve seen photos of your Kingfishers and they are wonderful! :thumbup:
Steve
Linguist; retired teacher; pilgrim; apprentice travel writer

Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time


Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. (Max Ehrmann)
User avatar
nbg
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 13151
Joined: Sun Nov 24, 2013 6:43 pm
CW-watches: 14
Location: UK

Re: Where did all the C6 Kingfishers go?

Post by nbg »

Probably a combination of factors:

- Less produced than the recent C60 and C65 models that tend to form the majority of pics on both the forum and CW FB groups.

- The tendency of some watch FB groups, regardless of their brand focus, to have a high proportion of folk who view current models as a better demonstration of their status, than well worn models from the past. Often demonstrated by the ubiquitous “watch and steering wheel” pics.

Neil
Other watch forums of interest:
TZ-UK
User avatar
tikkathree
Trusted Seller
Trusted Seller
Posts: 7362
Joined: Fri Jan 24, 2014 12:21 am
CW-watches: 1
Location: East Anglia - arr 'aas right buh

Re: Where did all the C6 Kingfishers go?

Post by tikkathree »

Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: Sat Jun 20, 2020 11:39 am Gary, that’s almost a horological equivalent of “Who Ate All The Pies?” :lol:

Yes it jolly well is!
Only kidding – I’ve seen photos of your Kingfishers and they are wonderful! :thumbup:
It's time we saw more of them...
gaf1958 wrote: Sat Jun 20, 2020 11:24 am I still have a tangerine, blue, cream and two yellow C6 Kingfishers, and they still get worn...
Additionally I have both yellow and burnt orange automatic C60 Kingfishers...
Says you.... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
C60 MKI, MKII, MKIII: "some",
C6 & C60 Kingfishers,
C600 Tritechs,
C63 "some",
C65 "some",
C4, C40, C8, C9, C3, C5, C20 & 23FLE
Some other brands
User avatar
Bahnstormer_vRS
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 35156
Joined: Thu Sep 06, 2012 3:06 pm
CW-watches: 34
LE-three: 1
LE-foura: 1
LE-fourb: 1
LE-six: 1
Location: Hertfordshire, UK

Re: Where did all the C6 Kingfishers go?

Post by Bahnstormer_vRS »

Where indeed? :lol:

I've had three C6 Kingfisher Quartz pass through my watch boxes a Blue, Black and Cream, bought in Apr/Jun '18 and all subsequently sold with all transaction being via this Forum or the CWE Facebook Group.

I've also had a Burnt Orange C60 Kingfisher Auto, bought from Cash Converters, again in 2018, and sold a couple of months ago to a forum member.

Finally, a yellow C60 Kingfisher Auto bought via the forum, 2018? (I hear you say) which I still have.


Guy
In small proportions, we just beautie see:
And in short measures, life may perfect bee. - Ben Jonson (1572 – 1637)

Inscription on the Longitude Dial
Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NB, England
GINGER1974
Senior
Senior
Posts: 199
Joined: Mon Aug 27, 2012 4:32 pm
CW-watches: 12
Location: BRISTOL, UK

Re: Where did all the C6 Kingfishers go?

Post by GINGER1974 »

I love mine and proudly wear them daily. You’ll often see me posting them on the Facebook page.

My first love....and they say you never forget your first!

Favourite = blue, least worn (but I don’t know why) = yellow.

Steve
mattjary
Senior
Senior
Posts: 148
Joined: Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:49 am
CW-watches: 25
Location: England

Re: Where did all the C6 Kingfishers go?

Post by mattjary »

Still have mine.
Attachments
E64BF9FD-2F23-45FF-86DC-5E003CDD6FBE.jpeg
User avatar
tikkathree
Trusted Seller
Trusted Seller
Posts: 7362
Joined: Fri Jan 24, 2014 12:21 am
CW-watches: 1
Location: East Anglia - arr 'aas right buh

Re: Where did all the C6 Kingfishers go?

Post by tikkathree »

GINGER1974 wrote: Tue Jun 23, 2020 12:28 am I love mine and proudly wear them daily. You’ll often see me posting them on the Facebook page.

My first love....and they say you never forget your first!

Favourite = blue, least worn (but I don’t know why) = yellow.

Steve
Steve, I need to look at facebook more closely.....
mattjary wrote: Tue Jun 23, 2020 6:59 am Still have mine.
Well Done mattjary!

So that's a few peeping out of the woodwork.... any more for any more?
C60 MKI, MKII, MKIII: "some",
C6 & C60 Kingfishers,
C600 Tritechs,
C63 "some",
C65 "some",
C4, C40, C8, C9, C3, C5, C20 & 23FLE
Some other brands
Hedgehogger
Newbie
Newbie
Posts: 28
Joined: Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:17 am

Re: Where did all the C6 Kingfishers go?

Post by Hedgehogger »

kiter65 wrote: Sat Jun 20, 2020 11:15 am Had this one was sold to an inmate about 3 years ago

Image
Inmates able to browse forums to shop for watches, wow :)

To the OP, there was a guy on the forums who had a great thread about oil filling a Kingfisher, it inspired me to oil fill a bunch of quartz watches I have (non CW). Would love to try that on a Kingfisher.
Hedgehogger
Newbie
Newbie
Posts: 28
Joined: Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:17 am

Re: Where did all the C6 Kingfishers go?

Post by Hedgehogger »

mattjary wrote: Tue Jun 23, 2020 6:59 am Still have mine.
Is that lume dot on the bezel starting to patina already? Or was it always that color?
User avatar
Bahnstormer_vRS
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 35156
Joined: Thu Sep 06, 2012 3:06 pm
CW-watches: 34
LE-three: 1
LE-foura: 1
LE-fourb: 1
LE-six: 1
Location: Hertfordshire, UK

Re: Where did all the C6 Kingfishers go?

Post by Bahnstormer_vRS »


Hedgehogger wrote:
Inmates able to browse forums to shop for watches, wow :)

To the OP, there was a guy on the forums who had a great thread about oil filling a Kingfisher, it inspired me to oil fill a bunch of quartz watches I have (non CW). Would love to try that on a Kingfisher.
Great thread like this one Liquid filled watch case: How I modified my Kingfisher C6?

Guy



Sent from my Xperia 5 using Tapatalk


In small proportions, we just beautie see:
And in short measures, life may perfect bee. - Ben Jonson (1572 – 1637)

Inscription on the Longitude Dial
Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NB, England