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Apple Watch Pre-Order Delivery Estimates Continue to Improve for Many Customers
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I'm still in "Processing Items" even though I ordered my 42mm Pink at the same time...
you do know that Space black was already initially 4-6 weeks right? no one was getting it on day one regardless.
I also ordered the 42mm SS BSB at 1:03 AM (MDT).
I finally updated to preparing for shipment sometime overnight. Who knows when it will actually get here though. What is ironic is that I am now going out of town all week.... Oh well. At least I saw some change.
I have a feeling that most people who ordered in the first few minutes of pre-orders should see a status change sometime this week.
What pisses me off the most is I placed my order 3 mins after pre-order started (3am EST) couldn't get in till 3:03am. Placed my order 10 seconds later. And it was already saying 5/12 - 5/27!!!! WTF Apple did you make like ten watches and said "screw it. Lets see how many people order?!?!?!!"
NOW I'm seeing people who ordered HOURS after I did RECEIVING their deliveries OR improved delivery expectations......WTF!!?!?!?!? I'm stuck in Processing hell.
This is my first time pre-ordering something from Apple and this is the worst experience I have ever had to deal with wanting to buy something.
Apple Watch Sports 38mm
Black Sports Band
it's the model you ordered. it was entirely more popular than they predicted. no one that ordered that model after you did will receive theirs before you. it's first come, first serve, per model.
42mm SS with Milanese Loop
Delivers 4/24 - 5/8
Still Processing
I'm really trying to be patient. They haven't done anything wrong so far, as we're still within the delivery window, but I would like to see it updated, as people with far out delivery windows are being updated on a daily basis.
Delivers 4/24 - 5/8
Still Processing
I'm really trying to be patient. They haven't done anything wrong so far, as we're still within the delivery window, but I would like to see it updated, as people with far out delivery windows are being updated on a daily basis.
My 38mm Stainless black sport band originally said 4-6 weeks, expect in mid-May; is coming today. Nice!
Ditto! Confirmed 08:08 on 10/04 and it is still saying processing blah blah est 12/05 - 28/05
Yes it was the SG BLACK 42
If this is one of the hottest selling products Apple has ever introduced I am actually surprised that ship times are improving. I remember way back to hot products like the first Nintendo Wii and things only got worse when people started getting their hands on them and the pace of orders continued to increase.
Some stock market experts are expecting Apple to sell 35+ million of these things in one year. With those numbers I just don't see how this situation is working itself out so fast. Must be really pushing things if the pace of orders is continuing to rise compared to the launch.
Some stock market experts are expecting Apple to sell 35+ million of these things in one year. With those numbers I just don't see how this situation is working itself out so fast. Must be really pushing things if the pace of orders is continuing to rise compared to the launch.
Ordered at 42mm Apple Watch with Clasic Buckle. Delivery window is 4/24-5/8. My order is still processing. Patiently waiting.
Argh. Ok, either all this "news" is breaking me down and/or seeing all the excited posts from new owners, but now my curiosity if piqued. Still, I won't replace my watches, which means I'll have another watch, which means I wish they had a "band" type option. Ugh.
I just can't fathom a company as large and popular as apple on a worldwide launch of a new product would sell a band that they expect to be so unpopular they don't have any kind of inventory on hand to stop. Doesn't seem logical at all.
And let's not get carried away. No one that you know of has received one does not mean that no one has received one.
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42mm SS with Milanese Loop
Delivers 4/24 - 5/8
Still Processing
I'm really trying to be patient. They haven't done anything wrong so far, as we're still within the delivery window, but I would like to see it updated, as people with far out delivery windows are being updated on a daily basis.
That's to keep them from canceling. And moving them up in projections is safer than moving yours. I wouldn't let it concern you.
I don't know about everyone else but I was hoping that would improve at some point. Not looking too promising though...
ordered my 38mm Space Grey Apple Watch Sport with Black Band at 1:03am MT on April 10th. Nope still waiting, still says processing, no change in shipping dates. Meanwhile my buddy who ordered the exact same model as me about 6 hours after I did, received his watch on the 24th. I'm calling ******** on Apple fulfilling orders in a first come first served scenario like they said.
"Check Order Status" on Apple Web site (UK) is down. Could this mean they are updating next wave of 
watches for delivery???!!
watches for delivery???!! "Check Order Status" on Apple Web site (UK) is down. Could this mean they are updating next wave of
The german site is down as well.
Yeah I think I kinda remember that, but like anybody else I keep my hopes high !!
Finally!
I ordered the 42mm space gray aluminum model with black sport band at 12:02am April 10th. After "order processing" for nearly two weeks, I received the dreaded "We're working on your order" email on April 23rd. However, yesterday (April 26th), I received notice that the watch will arrive on April 28th!
I ordered the 42mm space gray aluminum model with black sport band at 12:02am April 10th. After "order processing" for nearly two weeks, I received the dreaded "We're working on your order" email on April 23rd. However, yesterday (April 26th), I received notice that the watch will arrive on April 28th!
What kinda happy horse *&(^* ???? So he orders LATER and get the model we BOTH want on the 24th!?!??!! GRRRRRR
The only way to be sure is to know why Apple changed the initial run from 3 million to 1 million in Jan. IMO, Tim and his Supply Chain Zen were a little nervous about demand. IMO, demand is still a worry. Considering some of the issues EX: The Glue on the Leather Classic Buckles not being cured fully prior to shipping would indicate a much smaller inventory that the typical 7-10 day. "Build it, and out the door in a day."
I think some watches are able to be manufactured quicker than others. I think production capacity is also an issue. This device takes a while to put together.
I'm still not sold on it. It's functions are dependent on my iPhone. My iPhone does everything it does. All I have seen, is it distracting people around those using it.
Let's see where things are in 6m?
Time to stop the Gadgets and get serious with the Mac.
It seems as though the majority of watches are ready to go, except for a couple. It makes more sense for them to launch as scheduled than push it back. I get that it's frustrating, though.