He's lying.
We are currently in the XX:10 orders.
Every single person that has posted something in this regard to try to rustle jimmies has failed to provide any proof that this is the case.
If his card was charged, it is simply a preauth, which Apple does every few days to ensure the amount is still available. Nothing new here.
It was a miscommunication... he ordered the Stainless Steel not the SG. Sorry.
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I think your nephew is yanking your chain. If the above are "facts", it would be contrary to the "1st come, 1st served" we have seen so far.
Either that, or he ordered a different size/different watch than the 42mm Space Grey Sport. Those have indeed been processed faster than the SGS 42's.
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Or that^
Not lying...Miscommunication... he ordered the SS not the SG. He was charged and is preparing to ship.
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Is this US? If so, are you sure he's not lying? Nearly 4 hours later than most of us.
It was a miscommunication... he ordered the SS not the SG.