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Love my AW3 LTE so far. Get 3 full days on a single charge (though LTE wasn’t used as I’m always near WiFi).

Going to try this weekend on LTE when I go out to see how the battery lasts.
 
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Yeah....no.

well currently available for today in-store pick up here in Singapore, which hasn't perhaps been the quickest adopter of Apple Watch but I do feel supply of all Apple Watches right now is keeping up with demand.
 
Wow! The Nike watch I ordered last week is still showing Oct 23-30 but I checked this morning & it’s in stock this morning at the local Apple store in Birmingham, AL. I’ll cancel online after I pickup.
 
I contacted Nike.com and they wouldn't confirm when they would start to sell online.






Apple Watch Nike+ GPS and LTE Series 3 models are now available to buy in stores across Australia, Asia and Europe, with customers already posting shots of their newly acquired smartwatches on the MacRumors forums and over on Reddit.

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Several posts confirm that in some cases, customers are cancelling their online orders held up in shipping and are walking into local brick-and-mortar stores to buy their chosen Nike+ Series 3 model outright.

MacRumors forum member griffith_500 posted the above photo explaining that he preordered the Nike+ LTE with a reseller only to be informed today that they wouldn't receive the watch before mid October. "So I tried my luck and walked into the Apple store in Zurich where they had all the Nike models on stock... Love it!"

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Nike+ Series 3 LTE bought in Shanghai Apple Store

Over in China, Reddit member eddietsai posted the above image of his Nike+ Series 3 LTE purchase from a local Shanghai Apple Store, where they only had the Sport Loop in stock.

Meanwhile across the U.S., Apple orders are currently in transit across various locations and should be making their way into the hands of customers in the next few hours. Although some eager early risers have also cancelled their online orders with Apple after stores including Best Buy updated their stock to indicate availability for in-store pickup as soon as stores open today.

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LTE Space Gray aluminum case with Black/Pure Platinum Sport Loop (Image via Reddit)

Several Nike+ watch bands are also available for in-store pickup today. Additional Nike+ bands are $49 each in the United States. Apple Watch Nike+ comes in four styles in both 38mm and 42mm sizes, with both cellular and Wi-Fi + GPS only models to choose from:

o Silver Aluminum Case with Pure Platinum/Black Nike Sport Band
o Silver Aluminum Case with Bright Crimson/Black Nike Sport Loop
o Space Gray Aluminum Case with Anthracite/Black Nike Sport Band
o Space Gray Aluminum Case with Black/Pure Platinum Nike Sport Loop

Apple Watch Nike+ models are priced between $329 and $429 in the U.S.

Countries in today's launch include the United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Macau, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.

Article Link: Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 GPS and LTE Models Now in Stores
 
I was stunned 2 days ago when I went to my local Target. They had the 38mm s3 nike already in the cases, I bet if I tried to buy one it would have been flagged not for sale. Still, couldn't believe they had some.
 
Personally, I prefer the space grey over the silver in the aluminum case. Was not a fan of the silver from the beginning. Just my opinion...nothing more. However, when combined with certain Nike bands, the silver looks really nice.
Also, I don't understand why you can't get the Nike faces unless you buy the Nike branded watch. You can add the Nike bands to any version of the watch, but don't get the Nike face when there is no other difference other than the logo on the back, which can't be seen. The Nike watch is priced the same, too. So what's the big deal.
Just like if you decide to add a Hermes band, you should be able to get the face (which I really like) somehow. Again, no difference otherwise. You pay extra for the band either way. Oh, well...:confused:

Same way I feel. I wish I could get those Nike faces on my watch. I rather have them than Micky and the Toy Story gang:rolleyes:
I understand Apple might not want every joe blow designing knock of Rolex faces but they could license a few different companies to design faces and sell them for a $1 or $2 in a watch face store.
 
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Just got the new Nike+ sports band today. Looks serious and all ready to go with my space grey aluminium series 3 Apple Watch.
 
I can't seem to find where the NIKE+ Sport Loop bands are being sold separately. Or was that quote only referring to the Nike+ Sport Bands that have always been available?
The Platinum Black and Obsidian Black Sport Bands were not available in-store until today.
 
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I was stunned 2 days ago when I went to my local Target. They had the 38mm s3 nike already in the cases, I bet if I tried to buy one it would have been flagged not for sale. Still, couldn't believe they had some.
Yes most likely. Recently my wife was at our local target and they had an entire display of Star Wars bed sheets. She wanted to buy them for a gift for a baby. We got to the register and once it was scanned it said “NOT FOR SALE UNTIL 9/24.” And we were like what? But theres a whole bunch of them on the shelves. The associate said it was just a mistake and we couldn’t buy them until the date. Lol, so just saying there’s no way they would’ve let an item as hot as the watch go a few days early. Maybe an at&t or Verizon retailer might’ve
 
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Awesome way to start the weekend. Picking mine up after work.

I wasn’t sold on needing cellular on my watch but after the horrific thing in Vegas, I think it’s just necessary to have cellular capabilities on you at all times. In a skirmish I’m sure I’d drop my phone, at least my watch is better attached to me. Take care everyone.
 
mine went to preparing to ship, so I can't cancel and pick one up in store :(
 
NOICE!

PS: I just seen the WWDC where the Apple Watch was FIRST presented ... and guess what ... that Red dot on the crown originally belonged to the original gold Watch Edition models.


I can't seem to find where the NIKE+ Sport Loop bands are being sold separately. Or was that quote only referring to the Nike+ Sport Bands that have always been available?

Apple main site ... select: Watch > Bands ... and there you go.
Canadian site: https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/watch/bands
US site: https://www.apple.com/shop/watch/bands
 
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mine went to preparing to ship, so I can't cancel and pick one up in store :(
Just return it in store once it’s delivered. That’s what I planned on doing. But mine is out for delivery a day early.
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NOICE!

PS: I just seen the WWDC where the Apple Watch was FIRST presented ... and guess what ... that Red dot on the crown originally belonged to the original gold Watch Edition models.




Apple main site ... select: Watch > Bands ... and there you go.
Canadian site: https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/watch/bands
US site: https://www.apple.com/shop/watch/bands
Those are sport bands. Not Nike Sport Loop. Different colors.
 
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Look at that contraption. That has the elegance of a pickup truck.

The Nike series does work with the fact the watch design is a clunky mess - so at least from marketing - it makes sense.
 
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