Apple Watch Order Statuses Shifting to 'Preparing for Shipment'

[natead04]

More Watches are in the Air

http://uk.flightaware.com/live/iphone

Looks like there's another shipment headed out again. Seems to be that the watches have been coming in batches. Yesterday late afternoon several Sport Models in different variations were confirmed for shipping. I would expect this afternoon we'll see some of the SS models start.

Ordered at 3:06 Watch SS Black Sport Band. I'm in the May 13-27 window, so my hopes aren't high for receiving it tomorrow, but with some of the June orders for other models already seeing shipping I was hopeful.

Hang in there all.

 

[tagsaid]

http://uk.flightaware.com/live/iphone

Looks like there's another shipment headed out again. Seems to be that the watches have been coming in batches. Yesterday late afternoon several Sport Models in different variations were confirmed for shipping. I would expect this afternoon we'll see some of the SS models start.

Ordered at 3:06 Watch SS Black Sport Band. I'm in the May 13-27 window, so my hopes aren't high for receiving it tomorrow, but with some of the June orders for other models already seeing shipping I was hopeful.

Hang in there all.

Good luck to you, because if you get it I may get it :-D Ordered 12:03 with a 2/24-5/8 delivery

 

[John Connor]

I'm in the UK, mine is estimated for delivery tomorrow. Quite alarmed to note that, instead of UPS as per usual, it is coming to me via some outfit called 'UK MAIL'. This lot seem to have a reputation for drop-kicking parcels around warehouses. Wonderful.

 

[tgabtg]

How do good men do everything right and things not work the way they have always been promised.

I'm sorry, I need to vent with strangers because there's no one I can say this to.

Unfortunately in this life there is no guarantee that things will go your way. You can do everything right and yet have everything go wrong while others can be lazy and evil and yet their plans come to fruition. The ultimate reason for this is so that we will take our eyes off of this life and look towards the life to come. This life is just a shadow of what will be. All the heartache and sorrow you are experiencing is God's way to call you to himself. A way to say that things aren't as they should be and that our only true happiness can be found in him. We have an infinite sized hole in our souls that we try and fill with the things of this world but only God can truly fill up and satisfy the infinite.

 

[TuxToaster]

I'm in the May 13-27 window, so my hopes aren't high for receiving it tomorrow, but with some of the June orders for other models already seeing shipping I was hopeful.

Same here. I'm really hoping that the main cause of the delays (since it seems to be the common thread) is the black sport bands, so hopefully all Apple had to do was to push up production on the bands (which should be much easier than adding capacity for the actual hardware) and then ensure they were packaging more of the black band combos.

With any luck, over the next few days hopefully they'll get enough of those coming in to push up both the SG and SS ones, since those seem to be the main delays now that the loops are moving.

 

[James Baldwin]

http://uk.flightaware.com/live/iphone

Looks like there's another shipment headed out again. Seems to be that the watches have been coming in batches. Yesterday late afternoon several Sport Models in different variations were confirmed for shipping. I would expect this afternoon we'll see some of the SS models start.

Ordered at 3:06 Watch SS Black Sport Band. I'm in the May 13-27 window, so my hopes aren't high for receiving it tomorrow, but with some of the June orders for other models already seeing shipping I was hopeful.

Hang in there all.

Any flights coming to the UK?

 

[shk718]

Yes I am upset I won't be getting my watch tomorrow but what has actually made this experience sour and unnecessarily horrid is the total failure of Apple to keep its customers informed. This is the part that has ruined this whole experience above all else. If they had simply said "you aren't going to get it on launch day" I would have accepted that but to have kept us all in the dark this long when they DO have the information to hand is what makes me angry.

That they are now sending out "emails of death" to customers guaranteed no to get our watches tomorrow demonstrates Apple have a handle on the entire tracking system but are CHOOSING to not keep us informed. There is simply no need for this smoke and mirrors game Apple have played that has kept customers on edge when they could have been put out of their misery. They have shown no respect to us.

I think Apple has been pretty upfront - we knew two (or so) weeks ago officially, and guessed even before that, that supplies would be severely limited. Add also that even with the iPhone, an established product, they have supply restraints at launch. I think one problem that they had that could have been mitigated is the bands. It would have been better if you could pick your watch then in a separate section be given a list of bands that were available on the 24th. They gave a two week time period of availability for all the watches but, clearly some bands are holding up some watches. My friend is experiencing that with a SS watch he ordered a couple of minutes before my order went thru. I'm getting mine on the 24th and he isn't, we both ordered SS 42mm. I understand that all these crazy combinations of band and watch must be a nightmare to manage, but still... what do you all think?

 

[alexcue]

9 years. 9 years of not preventing, 2 years of trying. ITS NOT FRIGGIN working! And invitro cost as much as a gold edition watch.

We can't afford that. What the F do I gotta do to make things go my way!?!

I launched a new business, haven't had any revenue, investors are withdrawing, and I feel like I have ZERO control over anything I want. This friggin POS Apple watch is the icing on the cake.

It's just BS. It's just BS.

I feel for you bud, kinda puts things into perspective. Sending my best thoughts that your future gets better.

If it helps a little... I ain't getting the watch either tomorrow, and I believe we ordered at the same minute.

Here's hoping karma gets better for you. You deserve it more than me.

 

[mrob44]

I have one quick question for anyone. From what I can see the delay with most watches is based up on the SG Sports (42mm) and its limited stock.

I do not need to know all details but I am just curious if anyone here has one scheduled for delivery tomorrow.

Thanks all!

Not just the 42mm SG Sports, my wife's 38mm SG Sport is still Processing as well.

 

[TuxToaster]

I understand that all these crazy combinations of band and watch must be a nightmare to manage, but still... what do you all think?

I think most people would love that kind of flexibility in ordering, but having to maintain stock levels on every possible combination would be a supply chain nightmare.

Apple goes for the initial experience out of the box, and having to buy the watch and band separately and put them together when you get them (as easy as it is) detracts from the ability to take it directly out of the box and put it on your wrist. Obviously, they could have some common combos prepackaged and others not to minimize that, but ultimately they'd have the same issues and Apple isn't known for maximum flexibility in selections as much as they are for simplicity and first impressions.

 

[cne84]

June orders

I keep seeing people post that june delivery orders are shipping now!! Which is crazy and i have been following this thread since monday but I haven't really seen any hard evidence that a june order is shipped. Heck, I don't think I have seen a 4-6 week delivery charged and shipped. Anyone confirm?

 

[tivoboy]

no SG 42MM black Sport?

Well, based on the ordertracker.me site, it appears that the only people who show a shipping SG 42MM Black watch were people who order UP TO 12:02 PST.. 12:03+ all seem to show processing items only.

 

[rabid72]

I keep seeing people post that june delivery orders are shipping now!! Which is crazy and i have been following this thread since monday but I haven't really seen any hard evidence that a june order is shipped. Heck, I don't think I have seen a 4-6 week delivery charged and shipped. Anyone confirm?

I have a 4-6 week delivery and I have seen no movement at all. No charge, no change in status.

I have seen some folks post that their June orders have been changed to Preparing for Shipment but not many so I'm guessing they are few and far between.

 

[PrettyVonne]

The fact is Apple advertised the 24th as the launch day and there was a reasonable assumption made by all those who made a pre-order on the 10th that they would be getting their watches on the 24th. It was only AFTER one made a pre-order that we were presented with the 24/4-8/5.

This is misrepresentation to say the least.


Now Apple have removed any trace of the April 24th banner they had sitting proudly on their website for a few hours and we are expected to be happy about it because they gave us a two week window??


Apple have screwed this up at pretty much every step and turned what should have been a very enjoyable experience into a sour one filled with anxiety and confusion.

Maybe I'm missing the point...I pre ordered my 6 plus and got a shipping date that was two weeks after the initial release date of the phone ...this is the same situation no.?? Luckily the phone was available to pick up the same day at an Apple Store

 

[cne84]

I have a 4-6 week delivery and I have seen no movement at all. No charge, no change in status.

I have seen some folks post that their June orders have been changed to Preparing for Shipment but not many so I'm guessing they are few and far between.

People should also note that debit card orders usually charge when ordered or very soon after.

I have placed four orders will apple recently. 3 were credit card orders and they didn't charge till shipped. This morning i ordered a 2m charging cable for my watch and they charged my debit immediately and it says shipping may 12-18

 

[rabid72]

People should also note that debit card orders usually charge when ordered or very soon after.

I have placed four orders will apple recently. 3 were credit card orders and they didn't charge till shipped. This morning i ordered a 2m charging cable for my watch and they charged my debit immediately and it says shipping may 12-18

I also ordered a black leather loop band and that still shows simply May as available to ship. I'm not expecting to see either order arrive anytime soon at this point.

 

[irish2110]

Well, based on the ordertracker.me site, it appears that the only people who show a shipping SG 42MM Black watch were people who order UP TO 12:02 PST.. 12:03+ all seem to show processing items only.

you can put me in this group!...ordered 3:03 EST...'still processing'...truthfully very unhappy but I guess there is bigger things to worry about...just shocked about the no movement whatsoever on the watch within the last two weeks...hopefully sooner than later.

 

[Madman8]

Sorry to hear that sir


I don't know if it helps but I was an IVF child and my parents had to go through 4-5 cycles before they were successful and then they got two for the price of one (I have a twin)!

It's so expensive. I know its not a big deal in the scheme of things, but right now, the fact that it could take 5 cycles makes it too hard a financial undertaking. But My wife was prescribed Clomid and will begin that next month.

We are hopeful that it will change things. This watch SHOULD be my last personal purchase. I may regret this next statement but... I want to not be able to afford Apple products because I need the best for my kid. I can't wait for THAT to be my biggest problem!

 

[rabid72]

It's so expensive. I know its not a big deal in the scheme of things, but right now, the fact that it could take 5 cycles makes it too hard a financial undertaking. But My wife was prescribed Clomid and will begin that next month.

We are hopeful that it will change things. This watch SHOULD be my last personal purchase. I may regret this next statement but... I want to not be able to afford Apple products because I need the best for my kid. I can't wait for THAT to be my biggest problem!

Sending good thoughts to you both.

 

[tgabtg]

We are hopeful that it will change things. This watch SHOULD be my last personal purchase. I may regret this next statement but... I want to not be able to afford Apple products because I need the best for my kid. I can't wait for THAT to be my biggest problem!

As a father of 6 I would say that your kids don't need things. What they really need is you! Spend quantity of time with them. Only in the quantity can there be any quality.

Good luck

 

[amidala]

It's so expensive. I know its not a big deal in the scheme of things, but right now, the fact that it could take 5 cycles makes it too hard a financial undertaking. But My wife was prescribed Clomid and will begin that next month.

We are hopeful that it will change things. This watch SHOULD be my last personal purchase. I may regret this next statement but... I want to not be able to afford Apple products because I need the best for my kid. I can't wait for THAT to be my biggest problem!

If you guys have been trying a while I know you're getting all sorts of advice, encouraging and not, but my parents tried for 7 years, adopted my brother then boom there I was. Not advice - just a bit of encouragement to not give up hope.

 

[roncito]

Well, based on the ordertracker.me site, it appears that the only people who show a shipping SG 42MM Black watch were people who order UP TO 12:02 PST.. 12:03+ all seem to show processing items only.

How does one add their order

 

[germinus]

Am I the only one the feels perhaps Apple should have started Pre orders maybe 6 weeks before release, at least then they would of had a better idea of demand and more time to satisfy said demand?

 

[alexcue]

Am I the only one the feels perhaps Apple should have started Pre orders maybe 6 weeks before release, at least then they would of had a better idea of demand and more time to satisfy said demand?

I would have split the difference - 4 weeks. They should have had a handle on what was popular and what wasn't, and manufactured accordingly.

 

[Madman8]

If you guys have been trying a while I know you're getting all sorts of advice, encouraging and not, but my parents tried for 7 years, adopted my brother then boom there I was. Not advice - just a bit of encouragement to not give up hope.

Sending good thoughts to you both.

As a father of 6 I would say that your kids don't need things. What they really need is you! Spend quantity of time with them. Only in the quantity can there be any quality.

Good luck

Thanks so much. It makes you feel like a failure. I mean, my wife is more devastated than I am because she literally feels like her body is failing us. But it's not. She's healthy. I'm Healthy. They call it Inexplicable Infertility. People give us tons of advice, the most common being "don't stress" which is easier said than done. Ironically, Tech and gadgets are my escape from Baby Stuff, but this experience with the watch has not been a stress reliever of any kind LOL. I might be worse because of it.


I have had ZERO movement. I have Next Day delivery for my SG42Sport and not so much as a hold on my debit card. Paid with ApplePay. I completed my purchase by 3:02 but confirmation didn't come till 3:04