Any Modern Buckle Progress? Charges,preparing for shipment?

[cwieberdink]

Are all pink buckle orders July??!?!
I have 2 on order so pink and brown just seeing which one is going to be first and then cancel the other... if they ship same time I'm ********* lol

My pink modern buckle, ordered at 3:06 am Eastern on April 10, is May 13-27.

Here is the letter I emailed to Tim. I know many on this forum think it's dumb and a waste of time, but I feel better getting it off my chest, and if they hear from a lot of consumers, it MAY make a difference.

"Dear Tim:

First, I want to say what a fan of Apple I am. I have gotten every phone at launch since the 3GS, often waiting in line overnight (it’s FUN). I’ve had every generation of iPad since the 2. We have two Apple TVs and multiple MacBook pros. I have an Airport Extreme. Everyone in our family has iPhones. Simply put, I love Apple. I love the vision and forward thinking of the company. I shed real tears and grieved when Steve died.

So, coming from that perspective, I do want to say how disappointed I am, that even though I stayed up all night on April 10, and ordered my 38mm Stainless Steel Apple Watch with the soft pink modern buckle by 3:06 am Eastern Time (I was delayed a bit by the wrong address being in my Apple Pay on the app), I found that at no time was the Modern Buckle even available in the first wave for shipping. Also concerning was the band was not available for purchase separately. At all. Ever. It is the only band for which this is the case. Then another thing that added to my concern was it seemed many of the Apple stores only had a small modern buckle band for try on, which couldn’t even fit around my wrist. The sizes were not all available for try on (I’ve been to two try on appointments to visit “my” watch). At the second try on, the store had a navy blue large modern buckle. Then I realized that not only would I not be getting my watch at launch, but the size I ordered was a little bit too large. I am hoping desperately that the stores will have some replacement stock so I can exchange it for a medium when I do receive it. It seems obvious there is some production issue with this band in particular. My theory is that they are made of unicorn leather, and you ran out of unicorns much earlier than expected.

I understand at no time was I promised a launch day delivery of my watch (I got May 13-27), and my credit card has not been charged yet, but I am sorely disappointed that this is the first launch item that I stayed up for, ordered within 5 minutes of the store going up, and still will not receive my watch for possibly a month after launch.

I guess what I’m asking is that if there is a problem with this band (and for my friends who ordered link bracelets also, who are in the same boat) that you let your fans and customers know, so we can stop obsessively refreshing our phones and having dreams about our watches that we don’t have yet."

 

[Cutiekitty92]

I cancelled my 2nd order in the end. Too risky. Also I've had two Apple reps tell me today my order which is 12th may could possibly come sooner they trying to tell us something

 

[Locoboof]

Any Modern Buckle Progress? Charges,preparing for shipment?

I ordered two SS watches on 4/10 12:02am. One was a 42mm SS with classic leather buckle. I got that one on 4/24. I love it!!
The other was a 38mm SS with black modern buckle as a surprise wedding gift for my fiancée. With a 5/13-5/27 delivery date. Any one been charged or have any status movement? Mine still says "processing items".

Just wondering has anyone seen any movement.

 

[Sodner]

I want to order the wife a modern buckle band to switch off with the Milanese and you can't even order one! It's a freaking BAND are you kidding me. No date at all, not even JUNE surely spells trouble.

If your waiting for watch with that band I'd reorder with a sport band and order the Modern Bukle separate.

 

[melman101]

I ordered two SS watches on 4/10 12:02am. One was a 42mm SS with classic leather buckle. I got that one on 4/24. I love it!!
The other was a 38mm SS with black modern buckle as a surprise wedding gift for my fiancée. With a 5/13-5/27 delivery date. Any one been charged or have any status movement? Mine still says "processing items".

Just wondering has anyone seen any movement.

I'm in the same boat. No movement 38mm black modern buckle small. 3:04am eastern.

 

[Smartdrive]

The Apple Unicorns are not ready yet for slaughter to produce the leather needed.

 

[Locoboof]

The Apple Unicorns are not ready yet for slaughter to produce the leather needed.

It's ok,they can slaughter them pre-maturely. I won't complain.

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I'm in the same boat. No movement 38mm black modern buckle small. 3:04am eastern.

Let's hope we see some moment earlier that our initial date given.

 

[Sodner]

I'm just stunned. With all th complexity of the watches themselves the bands seem to be the problem for all the shortages. They have to be considering Apple has yet to ship a single sold separately band.

 

[cwieberdink]

I want to order the wife a modern buckle band to switch off with the Milanese and you can't even order one! It's a freaking BAND are you kidding me. No date at all, not even JUNE surely spells trouble.

If your waiting for watch with that band I'd reorder with a sport band and order the Modern Bukle separate.

I unfortunately saw that writing on the wall. I was still hopeful until yesterday when I broke down and ordered a 38 mm SS with white sport band. If it comes first, I'll cancel the other order and hope I can get the modern buckle someday.

 

[largefarrva]

I unfortunately saw that writing on the wall. I was still hopeful until yesterday when I broke down and ordered a 38 mm SS with white sport band. If it comes first, I'll cancel the other order and hope I can get the modern buckle someday.

This is what my wife ended up doing with the dark blue modern buckle I originally ordered with my watch. She did it on the 10th though about 6pm central time. We ended up just canceling the modern buckle order because neither of us figured it would ship any time soon. If Apple ever puts the dark blue modern buckle band up for sale we might get one for her. Who knows....maybe she'll like the white sport band so much that she won't have any desire for the modern buckle anymore. If that happens then too bad for Apple...oh well I'm sure they're not going to miss the $250 too much.

 

[Fortimir]

I ordered the wife a sport band with hers specifically because the modern buckles were expected to ship so late. Good call, because her watch arrived on 04/24. Mine, ordered at the same time, is still processing. She'll get a modern buckle in a few months.

 

[Locoboof]

Any Modern Buckle Progress? Charges,preparing for shipment?

This is what my wife ended up doing with the dark blue modern buckle I originally ordered with my watch. She did it on the 10th though about 6pm central time. We ended up just canceling the modern buckle order because neither of us figured it would ship any time soon. If Apple ever puts the dark blue modern buckle band up for sale we might get one for her. Who knows....maybe she'll like the white sport band so much that she won't have any desire for the modern buckle anymore. If that happens then too bad for Apple...oh well I'm sure they're not going to miss the $250 too much.

What's the ship date of your 38mm SS with white sport band? Although the shipping time is 5/13-5/27 for the black 38mm SS modern buckle I ordered. I guess it's not too bad because it's a surprise wedding gift. The big day isn't until 5/30. She's got no idea I bought it for her.

 

[largefarrva]

What's the ship date of your 38mm SS with white sport band? Although the shipping time is 5/13-5/27 for the black 38mm SS modern buckle I ordered. I guess it's not too bad because it's a surprise wedding gift. The big day isn't until 5/30. She's got no idea I bought it for her.

Her watch was ordered the evening of the 10th around 6pm central time, so it's in the 4-6 week time frame. But I did read here that someone with a 38mm SS white sport band got shipping notification today and they placed their order around 6:30am on the 10th. I fully expect her to get her watch before mine. Apple is at least several hours into orders for her watch while mine has yet to hit the 4 minute point in orders going live.

 

[Locoboof]

Any Modern Buckle Progress? Charges,preparing for shipment?

I ordered the wife a sport band with hers specifically because the modern buckles were expected to ship so late. Good call, because her watch arrived on 04/24. Mine, ordered at the same time, is still processing. She'll get a modern buckle in a few months.

Seems though....if someone really wanted a modern buckle with the 38 SS apple watch,that sticking with the initial order was the way to go. I've got a 5/13-5/27 ship date. Seems ordering a sport,then adding a modern buckle later pushes the buckle by it self back to June.

I did order 2 extra white sport bands and those just says "may".

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Her watch was ordered the evening of the 10th around 6pm central time, so it's in the 4-6 week time frame. But I did read here that someone with a 38mm SS white sport band got shipping notification today and they placed their order around 6:30am on the 10th. I fully expect her to get her watch before mine. Apple is at least several hours into orders for her watch while mine has yet to hit the 4 minute point in orders going live.

Oh,ok... Gotcha.

Which watch did you get for yourself,if you don't mind me asking?

 

[largefarrva]

Seems though....if someone really wanted a modem buckle with the 38 SS apple watch,that sticking with the initial order was the way to go. I've got a 5/13-5/27 ship date. Seems ordering a sport,then adding a modern buckle later pushes the buckle by it self back to June.

I did order 2 extra white sport bands and those just says "may".

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Oh,ok... Gotcha.

Which watch did you get for yourself,if you don't mind me asking?

42mm SS with black sport band.

 

[Locoboof]

42mm SS with black sport band.

Nice! Hope you get it soon

 

[Clevans]

I ordered a SS soft pink modern buckle on Friday and it says July for shipping. That could be July 1st or July 31st, who knows. I thought of ordering the 38mm SS white sport band to get it sooner and then just order the band when it is finally available....but I really love that modern buckle band! I tried it on at the store and fell in love. decisions decisions

 

[Locoboof]

I ordered a SS soft pink modern buckle on Friday and it says July for shipping. That could be July 1st or July 31st, who knows. I thought of ordering the 38mm SS white sport band to get it sooner and then just order the band when it is finally available....but I really love that modern buckle band! I tried it on at the store and fell in love. decisions decisions

Well I hope you get it sooner than later

If you don't mind me asking......
How did the band feel? What color did you try on and how did it look in person?
Was it easy to fasten? Sorry for all the questions...lol

 

[Fortimir]

if someone really wanted a modem buckle with the 38 SS apple watch,that sticking with the initial order was the way to go.

She really wanted the watch on the 24th and knew she'd want a sport *and* modern buckle. So just ordering the sport got the watch to her fast. She'll get a modern buckle in a couple months when they are available. Guess it depends how much someone really wants the modern buckle.

 

[StophMac24]

What's the ship date of your 38mm SS with white sport band? Although the shipping time is 5/13-5/27 for the black 38mm SS modern buckle I ordered. I guess it's not too bad because it's a surprise wedding gift. The big day isn't until 5/30. She's got no idea I bought it for her.

If it delays you should go balls to the wall and email Tim and Angela...roll the dice lol (not sure it would do anything but hey, one dude got an executive team response)

 

[Locoboof]

She really wanted the watch on the 24th and knew she'd want a sport *and* modern buckle. So just ordering the sport got the watch to her fast. She'll get a modern buckle in a couple months when they are available. Guess it depends how much someone really wants the modern buckle.

Makes sense. In your situation I would've done the same. "June" is the date for your modern buckle?

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If it delays you should go balls to the wall and email Tim and Angela...roll the dice lol (not sure it would do anything but hey, one dude got an executive team response)

maybe I'll give that a shot.

 

[Clevans]

Well I hope you get it sooner than later

If you don't mind me asking......
How did the band feel? What color did you try on and how did it look in person?
Was it easy to fasten? Sorry for all the questions...lol

It felt really nice. Soft and light. You could barely feel it on. I tried on all of the colors and ended up liking the soft pink the best, second for me was the brown or navy. It looked really sleek and classy because of there not being any tail of the band on the outside of the band, even being inside the band along your wrist it's not even noticeable. It's a nice smooth leather and not pebbles like other leather bands are and extremely thin. Fastening was a bit tricky because of how it clasps. It has two little pins that line up with holes on the other side of the clasp and click into place. I know with practice it will get easier though. I also want a sport band for days I don't want to risk ruining the leather, like in rain or exercising. They warned me about it not holding up to sweat and water well. Not sure how that would be with washing your hands multiple times a day and things like that?

 

[bevsb2]

I ordered a SS soft pink modern buckle on Friday and it says July for shipping. That could be July 1st or July 31st, who knows. I thought of ordering the 38mm SS white sport band to get it sooner and then just order the band when it is finally available....but I really love that modern buckle band! I tried it on at the store and fell in love. decisions decisions

I ordered the 38mm SS with soft pink modern buckle late morning on 4/10. I got June shipping right before it changed to July. I keep thinking about switching to the SS with WSB, but I really want the modern buckle and I'm afraid that the band alone may not be available for a long time so am sticking with my orig order at least today.

 

[AppleLover98]

Modern Buckle Movement?

I don't know if there has been a previous thread about this, but has anyone seen any movement on their modern buckle orders? Mine is still "processing" with the 13th-27th delivery estimate. Anyone have any idea when we might see them start to move?

 

[RedDamme]

Any movement on anybody's end? Mine's processing. Duh.