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42mm Space Grey May 13 - 27
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It's almost certain that they have ramped up production of the 42 SG sport watch. I did hear that there were taptic engine yield issues as well which may have affected shipments. Also, someone else earlier in this thread posted some info from a contact that basically stated that production has been ramped up significantly.
Even if none of that were true I can say that yes Apple is ramping up simply to catch up with pure demand. Just pure logic that they would ramp honestly.
I expect there is an eventual trend down, but also keep in mind that those who would bother to view and post in these forums are intent on getting the watch early, so they wouldn't have waited until 12:15 or later to place their order.
I ordered at 12:12 but that's only because my alarm didn't wake me up right away.
UPS update
Does anyone who was charged/shipped over the weekend have a UPS update different than "A UPS shipping label has been created. Once the shipment arrives at our facility, the tracking status--including the scheduled delivery date--will be updated."?
thanks
Does anyone who was charged/shipped over the weekend have a UPS update different than "A UPS shipping label has been created. Once the shipment arrives at our facility, the tracking status--including the scheduled delivery date--will be updated."?
thanks
Mine changed to shipped, and my wife got the shipping email, which says expected delivery tomorrow. UPS has not updated with tracking info yet.
I expect there is an eventual trend down, but also keep in mind that those who would bother to view and post in these forums are intent on getting the watch early, so they wouldn't have waited until 12:15 or later to place their order.
I ordered at 12:12 but that's only because my alarm didn't wake me up right away.
My confirmation email is at xx:15 but only because I couldn't get through to the servers... No cc charge yet
And to make the situation harder to cope with, last night cooking dinner my gfs phone got a notification saying her 38mm space Gray sport is getting delivered today and she had a JUNE delivery date! It's getting delivered to my work so I must show some restraint and not open it lol
My UPS tracking isn't working but the email I received from Apple says that my watch will be delivered tomorrow.
I also logged into my support profile and it says my watch has Production week: 17 (April). Not sure exactly how to interpret that....
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Space Gray 42mm
Order time: XX:09:39, Email: XX:09:43
Estimated: May 13-27th
Status: Charged 10 pm on 5/10, Shipped!
My confirmation email is at xx:15 but only because I couldn't get through to the servers... No cc charge yet
I had the same problem. In hindsight I wish I had simply committed to the purchase, put in my "saved" items and used the Apple Store app.
SG 42mm BSB
Order received at Apple: XX:12:01
E-Mail confirmation time: XX:12:06
Expected Delivery: 13-27 May
Status: Processing...
Card Charged: Not yet
Location: Northern Virginia (Washington, DC area)
I was charged Saturday, got tracking yesterday, and it's been updating throughout the day.
Just discovered this thread as I have not so patiently waited for my Apple Watch Sport - at least according to my better half I am not so patient. I think I have been remarkably contained given that every other launch day I have had my latest toy/device in hand.....
Can't edit the spreadsheet so here is my order....
42mm Space grey
Order April 10th
Pretty sure I ordered by no later than 13 minutes after, but email confirmation shows different by the time it processed through. I am a little miffed that it took 10 minutes after launch to even get the Apple Store live in my browser despite my refreshing....
xx:18:22
Estimate 13-27th
No charges and still processing
As I read through the thread (not all 250+ pages), I looked at the spreadsheet and surmised that ~90 orders have now gone to shipping status and I am about 90 orders down the list based on my time. If we have waited around 18 days to get this far then I should expect the same if the order rate was constant. This would put me at May 28 - or the back end of the order range. This seems to be consistent with orders about 2 minutes later going to a later window range than the May 13-27 we are all patiently enjoying.
However, thanks to another analysis there is information that shows that the eager apple early adopters fell off in order rate after the first 10 minutes So theoretically the next 18 predicted days should actually be shorter. Plus if one assumes that Apple is pushing harder on manufacturing it should improve again.
My gut (since I am in manufacturing and supply chain) is that there is not likely an appreciable improvement in manufacturing given that the quality issue with haptic engine supply. Likely only a small improvement at the successful supplier and not a step improvement until another supplier comes on board - either through corrective actions at the original failed supplier or a shift to another supplier. More likely the first if times are to improve faster than if the latter was the case.
One could potentially argue if our spreadsheet data is reflective of the larger ordering population and is a predictor of future orders? Arguably we have a large enough sample size and if someone were inclined we could use order data and a statistical analysis to take a crack at a likely ship date for the xx:18 minute group.
In the meantime, my bedside charging stand that was set for May 27th delivery that arrived today was not a predictor that my watch would come sooner Instead I will have to imagine a watch or place my Citizen Eco-drive on it for the meantime.
This thread has at least provided some peace that I am not suffering alone and I am not unique by any stretch in my crave for all things Tech and all things Apple. Perhaps the rest of this week will give us an indication that things are accelerating and I will see my watch well in advance of the 27th.
Happy waiting to all.....
Can't edit the spreadsheet so here is my order....
42mm Space grey
Order April 10th
Pretty sure I ordered by no later than 13 minutes after, but email confirmation shows different by the time it processed through. I am a little miffed that it took 10 minutes after launch to even get the Apple Store live in my browser despite my refreshing....
xx:18:22
Estimate 13-27th
No charges and still processing
As I read through the thread (not all 250+ pages), I looked at the spreadsheet and surmised that ~90 orders have now gone to shipping status and I am about 90 orders down the list based on my time. If we have waited around 18 days to get this far then I should expect the same if the order rate was constant. This would put me at May 28 - or the back end of the order range. This seems to be consistent with orders about 2 minutes later going to a later window range than the May 13-27 we are all patiently enjoying.
However, thanks to another analysis there is information that shows that the eager apple early adopters fell off in order rate after the first 10 minutes
So theoretically the next 18 predicted days should actually be shorter. Plus if one assumes that Apple is pushing harder on manufacturing it should improve again.My gut (since I am in manufacturing and supply chain) is that there is not likely an appreciable improvement in manufacturing given that the quality issue with haptic engine supply. Likely only a small improvement at the successful supplier and not a step improvement until another supplier comes on board - either through corrective actions at the original failed supplier or a shift to another supplier. More likely the first if times are to improve faster than if the latter was the case.
One could potentially argue if our spreadsheet data is reflective of the larger ordering population and is a predictor of future orders? Arguably we have a large enough sample size and if someone were inclined we could use order data and a statistical analysis to take a crack at a likely ship date for the xx:18 minute group.
In the meantime, my bedside charging stand that was set for May 27th delivery that arrived today was not a predictor that my watch would come sooner
Instead I will have to imagine a watch or place my Citizen Eco-drive on it for the meantime.This thread has at least provided some peace that I am not suffering alone and I am not unique by any stretch in my crave for all things Tech and all things Apple. Perhaps the rest of this week will give us an indication that things are accelerating and I will see my watch well in advance of the 27th.
Happy waiting to all.....
Just discovered this thread as I have not so patiently waited for my Apple Watch Sport - at least according to my better half I am not so patient. I think I have been remarkably contained given that every other launch day I have had my latest toy/device in hand.....
Can't edit the spreadsheet so here is my order....
42mm Space grey
Order April 10th
Pretty sure I ordered by no later than 13 minutes after, but email confirmation shows different by the time it processed through. I am a little miffed that it took 10 minutes after launch to even get the Apple Store live in my browser despite my refreshing....
xx:18:22
Estimate 13-27th
No charges and still processing
As I read through the thread (not all 250+ pages), I looked at the spreadsheet and surmised that ~90 orders have now gone to shipping status and I am about 90 orders down the list based on my time. If we have waited around 18 days to get this far then I should expect the same if the order rate was constant. This would put me at May 28 - or the back end of the order range. This seems to be consistent with orders about 2 minutes later going to a later window range than the May 13-27 we are all patiently enjoying.
However, thanks to another analysis there is information that shows that the eager apple early adopters fell off in order rate after the first 10 minutes
My gut (since I am in manufacturing and supply chain) is that there is not likely an appreciable improvement in manufacturing given that the quality issue with haptic engine supply. Likely only a small improvement at the successful supplier and not a step improvement until another supplier comes on board - either through corrective actions at the original failed supplier or a shift to another supplier. More likely the first if times are to improve faster than if the latter was the case.
One could potentially argue if our spreadsheet data is reflective of the larger ordering population and is a predictor of future orders? Arguably we have a large enough sample size and if someone were inclined we could use order data and a statistical analysis to take a crack at a likely ship date for the xx:18 minute group.
In the meantime, my bedside charging stand that was set for May 27th delivery that arrived today was not a predictor that my watch would come sooner
This thread has at least provided some peace that I am not suffering alone and I am not unique by any stretch in my crave for all things Tech and all things Apple. Perhaps the rest of this week will give us an indication that things are accelerating and I will see my watch well in advance of the 27th.
Happy waiting to all.....
Be glad you didn't wait to order until April 21st...
I read these threads for the entertainment value. This is about as close as I'll ever come to reality TV.
Just discovered this thread as I have not so patiently waited for my Apple Watch Sport - at least according to my better half I am not so patient. I think I have been remarkably contained given that every other launch day I have had my latest toy/device in hand.....
Can't edit the spreadsheet so here is my order....
42mm Space grey
Order April 10th
Pretty sure I ordered by no later than 13 minutes after, but email confirmation shows different by the time it processed through. I am a little miffed that it took 10 minutes after launch to even get the Apple Store live in my browser despite my refreshing....
xx:18:22
Estimate 13-27th
No charges and still processing
As I read through the thread (not all 250+ pages), I looked at the spreadsheet and surmised that ~90 orders have now gone to shipping status and I am about 90 orders down the list based on my time. If we have waited around 18 days to get this far then I should expect the same if the order rate was constant. This would put me at May 28 - or the back end of the order range. This seems to be consistent with orders about 2 minutes later going to a later window range than the May 13-27 we are all patiently enjoying.
However, thanks to another analysis there is information that shows that the eager apple early adopters fell off in order rate after the first 10 minutes
My gut (since I am in manufacturing and supply chain) is that there is not likely an appreciable improvement in manufacturing given that the quality issue with haptic engine supply. Likely only a small improvement at the successful supplier and not a step improvement until another supplier comes on board - either through corrective actions at the original failed supplier or a shift to another supplier. More likely the first if times are to improve faster than if the latter was the case.
One could potentially argue if our spreadsheet data is reflective of the larger ordering population and is a predictor of future orders? Arguably we have a large enough sample size and if someone were inclined we could use order data and a statistical analysis to take a crack at a likely ship date for the xx:18 minute group.
In the meantime, my bedside charging stand that was set for May 27th delivery that arrived today was not a predictor that my watch would come sooner
This thread has at least provided some peace that I am not suffering alone and I am not unique by any stretch in my crave for all things Tech and all things Apple. Perhaps the rest of this week will give us an indication that things are accelerating and I will see my watch well in advance of the 27th.
Happy waiting to all.....
Also keep in mind the spreadsheet stared at around the 6 minute mark not from 0, and we've only been keeping track for about 6 days so really it could be even sooner.
I ordered my wife's watch one minute after mine - and she still got it before me. Probably just as well. Her serial number indicates it was manufactured the week of 4/20, so at least in this instance there was a lag between manufacturing and shipping.
38mm SG sport
Email confirmation: 4/10 XX:14:03
Delivers: 5/13-5/27
Charged: 5/3 early morning
Status: Delivered 5/6
Raleigh, NC area
42mm SG sport
Email confirmation: 4/10 XX:13:01
Delivers: 5/13-5/27
Charged: not yet
Status: Processing Items
ETA: Unknown
Raleigh, NC area
38mm SG sport
Email confirmation: 4/10 XX:14:03
Delivers: 5/13-5/27
Charged: 5/3 early morning
Status: Delivered 5/6
Raleigh, NC area
42mm SG sport
Email confirmation: 4/10 XX:13:01
Delivers: 5/13-5/27
Charged: not yet
Status: Processing Items
ETA: Unknown
Raleigh, NC area
Just discovered this thread as I have not so patiently waited for my Apple Watch Sport - at least according to my better half I am not so patient. I think I have been remarkably contained given that every other launch day I have had my latest toy/device in hand.....
Can't edit the spreadsheet so here is my order....
42mm Space grey
Order April 10th
Pretty sure I ordered by no later than 13 minutes after, but email confirmation shows different by the time it processed through. I am a little miffed that it took 10 minutes after launch to even get the Apple Store live in my browser despite my refreshing....
xx:18:22
Estimate 13-27th
No charges and still processing
As I read through the thread (not all 250+ pages), I looked at the spreadsheet and surmised that ~90 orders have now gone to shipping status and I am about 90 orders down the list based on my time. If we have waited around 18 days to get this far then I should expect the same if the order rate was constant. This would put me at May 28 - or the back end of the order range. This seems to be consistent with orders about 2 minutes later going to a later window range than the May 13-27 we are all patiently enjoying.
However, thanks to another analysis there is information that shows that the eager apple early adopters fell off in order rate after the first 10 minutes
My gut (since I am in manufacturing and supply chain) is that there is not likely an appreciable improvement in manufacturing given that the quality issue with haptic engine supply. Likely only a small improvement at the successful supplier and not a step improvement until another supplier comes on board - either through corrective actions at the original failed supplier or a shift to another supplier. More likely the first if times are to improve faster than if the latter was the case.
One could potentially argue if our spreadsheet data is reflective of the larger ordering population and is a predictor of future orders? Arguably we have a large enough sample size and if someone were inclined we could use order data and a statistical analysis to take a crack at a likely ship date for the xx:18 minute group.
In the meantime, my bedside charging stand that was set for May 27th delivery that arrived today was not a predictor that my watch would come sooner
This thread has at least provided some peace that I am not suffering alone and I am not unique by any stretch in my crave for all things Tech and all things Apple. Perhaps the rest of this week will give us an indication that things are accelerating and I will see my watch well in advance of the 27th.
Happy waiting to all.....
I do not think our sample set is a great indicator. It only reflects the certain person who is a member of MacRumors... which I think takes a special kind of fan boy.
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Look at the spreadsheet, the wave did not happen until later yesterday.
I do not think our sample set is a great indicator. It only reflects the certain person who is a member of MacRumors... which I think takes a special kind of fan boy.
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Look at the spreadsheet, the wave did not happen until later yesterday.
Hi where can I find the spreadsheet?