Apple Details Launch Countries for Apple Watch Nike+, Confirms Bands Will Not Be Sold Separately

[MacRumors]

In a press release sent out today, which further confirms the launch of the Apple Watch Nike+ this Friday, October 28, Apple has given detailed information on the availability of the running-focused device as the rollout begins this weekend. For its official launch on Friday, the Apple Watch Nike+ will debut in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and 38 other countries.

Following the October 28 debut of the device, Apple will then keep expanding the launch of the Apple Watch Nike+ in 7 countries on Saturday, October 29, and one country on Sunday, October 30. Below is the complete list of countries the wearable will be made available throughout each launch period.

October 28:

Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
China
Colombia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Hong Kong
Hungary
India
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Luxembourg
Macau
Malaysia
Mexico
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Singapore
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Russia
Taiwan
Thailand
Turkey
United Kingdom
United StatesOctober 29:

Bahrain
Greece
Kuwait
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
UAEOctober 30:

Israel The Apple Watch Nike+ comes with a collection of exclusive features baked into the device's hardware, including the new Nike+ Run Club app, so users can get the most out of running with the Apple Watch as possible. In the new press release, Apple also confirmed that the Nike Sport Bands will be sold exclusively in Apple Watch Nike+ collections, and not be sold separately.

Otherwise, the Nike device is the same as all of the other Series 2 Apple Watches, with built-in GPS, "the brightest display Apple has ever made," and water resistance up to 50 meters. Apple Watch Nike+ will be available in 38 mm at $369 and in 42 mm at $399 from Apple.com, Nike.com, Apple retail stores, "select" Nike retail stores, and some department stores including Macy's and DICK'S Sporting Goods.

Article Link: Apple Details Launch Countries for Apple Watch Nike+, Confirms Bands Will Not Be Sold Separately

 

[randymac09]

Come on, Apple. Sell them separate. Just do it.

 

[SMIDG3T]

Come on, Apple. Sell them separate. Just do it.

They have the Nike logo on. They are for the Nike Apple Watch.

It makes sense.

 

[jmh600cbr]

I guess airpods will also come out the 28th. Certainly sounds like "late-October" to me. Can't get any later

 

[SethBoy]

Trypophobics everywhere are glad.

 

[now i see it]

I love hearing about Apple Watch minutiae. It's so interesting.

 

[azentropy]

Taking such a niche product and making even more niche versions of it is just __________.

 

[randymac09]

They have the Nike logo on. They are for the Nike Apple Watch.

It makes sense.

I was more just making a poor pun (just do it=Nike's slogan). That being said, I don't think that is a factor. The Hermes bands have their logo on them and you can now purchase them separate. I think down the road you will be able to get them separate, but for now they want you to buy the whole package.

 

[Avieshek]

Suppose there are 1000 comments on MacRumors than why do you still proceed to comment? Will someone get to read what you typed?

 

[ppdix]

Even better. Wait for the chinese replicas for half the price a week later.

 

[Norcal.]

Fine, Apple. Guess I'll just buy a $20 aftermarket version of the band when it's available. Your loss.

 

[spazzcat]

Taking such a niche product and making even more niche versions of it is just __________.

Keep telling yourself that the wearable market is a niche area. By the way it's a very fast growing market. http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS41037416

 

[doboy]

That's a shame cause I really liked the band.

 

[SMIDG3T]

I was more just making a poor pun (just do it=Nike's slogan). That being said, I don't think that is a factor. The Hermes bands have their logo on them and you can now purchase them separate. I think down the road you will be able to get them separate, but for now they want you to buy the whole package.

Oh yeah. "Just Do It". I get it..

True. I agree. For a while they'll want you to buy the watch but after a while they'll sell them separately.

 

[entropi]

For a while they'll want you to buy the watch but after a while they'll sell them separately.

Yeah, just like they did with Hermes edition...

 

[itsmilo]

So ugly

 

[ike1707]

Come on, Apple. Sell them separate. Just do it.

I see what you did there..

 

[azentropy]

Keep telling yourself that the wearable market is a niche area. By the way it's a very fast growing market. http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS41037416

Wearables is a growing market, smart watches not so much. That is an older report and lumps all wearables together. Guess you haven't seen the 3Q "smart watch" numbers on the main page.

 

[spazzcat]

Wearables is a growing market, smart watches not so much. That is an older report and lumps all wearables together. Guess you haven't seen the 3Q "smart watch" numbers on the main page.

You mean the quart right before the new AW and didn't the new Pebbles just come out. This market will not be like the cell phone market, it will be more like the tablet market with people buying a new one every 3-5 years.

 

[Dreamer2go]

Honestly, the Nike band is one of the reason why I didn't wait. Imagine you running under the hot sun with your new Nike Apple Watch, and you had a new tan. On your wrist, however, you found something interesting" Part where it's tanned, part where it's not tanned. Guess how that happened?

 

[Robert.Walter]

What happens to folks that need a replacement band, or would like a second band with the other Nike color?

 

[Tmelon]

It's kind of cool looking but it's just a sport band with holes in it. I could create the same thing with a normal sport band and a hole punch.

 

[tedson]

I wonder how quickly these will go on discount at Best Buy or Target. I might buy one on Black Friday if the discount is large enough ($50-$80 off) If not, I'll wait until they go on sale at third party sellers.

 

[satchmo]

It's kind of cool looking but it's just a sport band with holes in it. I could create the same thing with a normal sport band and a hole punch.

I think it's a bit more involved than that.
A hole punch would make a sport band look hideous.

 

[WiseAJ]

It's kind of cool looking but it's just a sport band with holes in it. I could create the same thing with a normal sport band and a hole punch.

But it is dual colored!