Apple Offers Developers a Chance to Buy Apple Watch Sport With Guaranteed April 28 Delivery Date

MacRumors · Apr 21, 2015

Apple today began sending out emails to iOS developers, offering them a chance to purchase a 42mm Apple Watch Sport with a Blue Sport Band that has a guaranteed shipment date of April 28, 2015, in order to get them a device to begin testing apps on. Quantities of the watch are limited, and developers eligible to purchase a watch will be chosen by random selection.

We want to help give Apple developers the opportunity to test their WatchKit apps on Apple Watch as soon as it is available. You have the chance to purchase one (1) Apple Watch Sport with 42mm Silver Aluminum Case and Blue Sport Band that's guaranteed to ship by April 28, 2015.

This opportunity is offered by random selection and quantities are limited. Register now though April 23 at 10 a.m. PDT. We'll let you know your status on April 23.

It's not known why Apple is offering that particular watch combination to developers, but it can be assumed that the 42mm Aluminum Apple Watch Sport may be one of the devices that the company has an ample supply of, along with the Blue Sport Band.

Confirmation screen after entering the lottery

A guaranteed April 28 delivery means developers who make a purchase will receive the Apple Watch Sport one week from today and four days after customers are expected to begin receiving the first Apple Watch devices.

Article Link: Apple Offers Developers a Chance to Buy Apple Watch Sport With Guaranteed April 28 Delivery Date

/dev/toaster · Apr 21, 2015

As a registered dev (and one working on an app) I wish I had known this sooner LOL.

Oh well, mine is already on the way. But I am super happy to see Apple doing this. Developers are critical for a new platform.

Onimusha370 · Apr 21, 2015

where do i sign up to be a developer again?

nfl46 · Apr 21, 2015

Ohhh, this may be good news for Batch #2 - May 13-27. Maybe they will start shipping next Tuesday.

ethanwa79 · Apr 21, 2015

Wish I got one. :/ I am a long-time registered dev with many apps on the App Store but never got this email.

billchase2 · Apr 21, 2015

"guaranteed to ship by April 28, 2015" - Ship by, not delivered by.

jian · Apr 21, 2015

Let the rage begin

Let the rage begin!!!
I mean I know devs need the kit to build better apps, they need it more than I do...
but since this is the exact model I ordered with a june delivery....let the rage begin!!!!!

v2oxviesta · Apr 21, 2015

What I really need is for Apple to offer an expedite for my existing order. I sure don't need an extra watch, but I'll take it if I can test my app that much earlier. I don't want to be that person who sells it, but I just can't afford to throw away another $400. I would probably test my app with gloves on, wipe the device, then sell to a family member or friend.

cariacou · Apr 21, 2015

I wish there was a link..

v2oxviesta · Apr 21, 2015

ethanwa79 said:
Wish I got one. :/ I am a long-time registered dev but never got this email.

You have to "register" to get one. It's not a line. Just click the button and they will randomly select (on the 23rd) from the pool of people. My real question is if they will offer returns.

Lepton · Apr 21, 2015

I just got this, and came here to macrumors to see if there was an article about it! Cause if there wasn't I'd be suspicious of the Email..

I've got one on order with an early slot so I'm not sure if I should get this..

fzfpff · Apr 21, 2015

random selection

I'd be interested but no luck.

v2oxviesta · Apr 21, 2015

cariacou said:
I wish there was a link..

https://developer.apple.com/watch/order/

ethanwa79 · Apr 21, 2015

v2oxviesta said:
You have to "register" to get one. It's not a line. Just click the button and they will randomly select (on the 23rd) from the pool of people. My real question is if they will offer returns.

I never got the e-mail in the first place from Apple. Where do I "register" for this at?

Locoboof · Apr 21, 2015

Probably unloading stock of the least ordered model. I mean why the blue? Why not the black or white sport?

ethanwa79 · Apr 21, 2015

I am a long-time registered Dev with apps on the App Store and here is what it says on that page for me:

2010mini · Apr 21, 2015

They should sell it to Devs at a deep discount. If they can give away $10,000.00+ watches to rich people, it's the least they can do. Devs are the ones that are going to make the Apple Watch exciting to own/use.

techguy9 · Apr 21, 2015

This confirms me that I will get my watch on Friday since they have ample supply of it.

fzfpff · Apr 21, 2015

v2oxviesta said:
https://developer.apple.com/watch/order/

You need to be "randomly selected" first.

bmunge · Apr 21, 2015

I got one. Too bad I have 2 coming already, wasted on me.

SMIDG3T · Apr 21, 2015

techguy9 said:
This confirms me that I will get my watch on Friday since they have ample supply of it.

This doesn't "confirm" anything. They probably had this idea right from the start and just set aside an X number of Apple Watch Sport 42mm with the blue band.

nyctravis · Apr 21, 2015

So obviously they didn't really sell out. Still, I'm happy for the developers and happy as a consumer that developers are being given some love.

whatos · Apr 21, 2015

ethanwa79 said:
I am a long-time registered Dev with apps on the App Store and here is what it says on that page for me:

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Apples arrogance and intrinsic need to continually treat those outside of their secret circle with careless disregard is blatantly obvious with this news.

It's a little late for Apple to be offering what they've likely had ready sooner than now, to those who need them as a tool to do their job. Bad Apple.

supersalo · Apr 21, 2015

but it can be assumed that the 42mm Aluminum Apple Watch Sport may be one of the devices that the company has an ample supply of, along with the Blue Sport Band.

Which would explain why my 42MM Blue Sport has already moved to 'Preparing for Shipment' while my Stainless Steel watch is still 'Processing'

2bFrank · Apr 21, 2015

Could be talking rubbish, but it looks like it's being sent to developers who have released apps in the App Store, or a least are active developers (e.g creating certificates etc), this is just from the pattern I am seeing.

Ordered the exact same model for the wife with a June date (also have a order in for a white one, which has got the first wave delivery date) half tempted to apply, but don't want it to ruin my chances of getting my white one first.

Apple Offers Developers a Chance to Buy Apple Watch Sport With Guaranteed April 28 Delivery Date

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