Apple Watch Received Estimated 1 Million Pre-Orders in U.S. on April 10

[ron7624]

With my complete lack of interest in owning one of these, that sales number is impressive.

 

[gnasher729]

I'm surprised at that graph of band sales. 23% of watch sales were non-black Sport watches, which came with bands that were white, pink, blue, and green. But only the white band has sold 1% or more of the total bands (at 8%). That means the blue, pink, and green bands aren't selling very much at all.

Not that I want a coloured band, but I certainly wouldn't order one without having seen it in real life, not on a website. Black is black and white is white, but green or blue might look very different from what it looks like on a website.

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It's not a case of hating anything. The fact remains the target audience for this product no longer wear watches.

They currently don't wear watches. Also, they have digital displays, so people who never learned about the big hand and the little hand can still use it.

 

[k995]

If it's sold 1,000,000 on opening weekend it's done better than the original Mac, the iMac G3, the original iPod, and the original iPhone.

If it exceeds 1,000,000 it has outsold the iPhone 3G's opening weekend, too.

Also, it's left every other smart watch in the dust.

Of course, people will argue that because of Steve's legacy, the Apple faithful has grown so large these numbers are expected. #

Not because of steves legacy, but those numbers are expected.

Apple thinks it will sell around 10-15million watches this year . Meaning the opening weekend should be closer to 2 million then 1 to be able tot do that.

 

[gnasher729]

In 2018, all you got is a 3 year-old, 1st Gen Apple WATCH, one of 4 million, (with q battery going lame and a screen full of scratches).

In 2018, you have an extremely rare 1st generation Apple Edition Watch, with a fresh battery, not the slightest scratch on the sapphire glass, that you can sell for twice the original price.

 

[Cuyler]

People have two wrists. Once the market gets saturated for one WATCH per user, Apple will find a way to create a need to double their sales.

Hmm.. why not the forearms, too.. or the whole body! Apple's strategy to beat Android could be to turn us into androids!

 

[576316]

Pretty solid but it will never silence the haters. They'll figure some way to spin it. You know who you are.

ONLY 1 MILLION SALES, THAT'S TERRIBLE. THE APPLE WATCH IS DOOMED. DOOOOOOOMED I TELL YOU! NONE OF Y'ALL LISTENED TO ME BUT I WAS RIGHT, I WAS RIGHT ALL ALONG!


loljk I'm happy for you guys and for those sales. I'm just not in the market for one right now and I'll sit it out for gen 2.

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Not because of steves legacy, but those numbers are expected.

Apple thinks it will sell around 10-15million watches this year . Meaning the opening weekend should be closer to 2 million then 1 to be able tot do that.

It will be interesting to see if sales reach Apple's own targets and if they'll keep it quiet if they don't.

 

[diipii]

Pretty solid but it will never silence the haters. They'll figure some way to spin it. You know who you are.

Of course we know who we are. We have common sense, the ability to spot outrageous BS and scorn Apples monstrous conceit.

What else you got ?

 

[Mazeman]

There will be a LOT of cancellations; people who ordered a couple different styles planning to cancel the ones they don't want once they could actually try them on.

 

[MuppetGate]

And, be prepared to say good-bye to your new Lightning collection when iPhone 6S comes out.

I have no idea why folk keep saying this. As far as I can tell, the lightning connector is at one end of the cable, the USB-C connector goes at the other.

 

[pjh]

You honestly think that someone who is able to pay 17K for a damn watch cares about its resale value?

Exactly. If you spend this much on a watch, it's either chump change or your an idiot. Idiots don't normally have $17,000 lying around waiting to be spent.

 

[My Name is URL]

I reckon they would have sold more if the delivery dates didn't slip so rapidly.

 

[gnasher729]

That's a lot of watches, especially considering it is a new product category, and also considering that only people who already own an iPhone 5 or later will be purchasing the watch, which effectively shrinks their market from the get-go

It's a huge reduction if you go from "everybody" to "everybody who owns an iPhone 5 or later". It's not such a huge reduction if you start with "everybody who has enough money to buy a high-end phone".

 

[Cuyler]

They don't announce pre-order numbers, only the first weekend sales. So, we MAY hear it on 4/27, which btw, happens to be the earnings report day. Hmm....coincidence?

They said it would not include Apple Watch sales figures, but perhaps they'll change their mind.

 

[iapplelove]

Pretty solid but it will never silence the haters. They'll figure some way to spin it. You know who you are.

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[gnasher729]

I would expect these numbers to be more front-loaded than usual. It was always going to sell out on day 1 to fans. It's sales on day 100 from those on the fence or who have yet to consider a smart watch that will determine the success of the product.

Quite the contrary. As you can see from all the posts on MacRumors, the target market is not the fans who will order on the first day. It's a fashion item. It has to build up sales slowly. When the first one in a class of school children or the first employee in a large office turns up with an Apple Watch, that's when sales are _really_ starting.

 

[pjh]

The funny thing about all the haters is they are unlikely to even be supported by the likes of Samsung, in private anyway. If the watch is a success, the wearables market will explode, this will also be to the benefit of Samsung and the other usual suspects. By overcoming the "nerdy-ness" hurdle lots of companies will see new opportunities.

I strongly suspect the CEO of Samsung is quietly sitting at home hoping for the success of the watch and working out how he can get a share of the pie.

 

[deuxani]

It's surprising to see that most people went for the space gray on black strap. This is the version that is the most understated model, because the design and all the lines will blend in to each other, it looks very under the radar and is the least fashionable. It almost looks like a fitness band and people will recognize it the least as an Apple Watch. I'm curious to know people's decision for this version.

 

[pjh]

It's surprising to see that most people went for the space gray on black strap. This is the version that is the most understated model, because the design and all the lines will blend in to each other, it looks very under the radar and is the least fashionable. It almost looks like a fitness band and people will recognize it the least as an Apple Watch. I'm curious to know people's decision for this version.

I toyed with the space grey myself. The fact that it was understated was what drew me towards it. I like nice things, but not flashy. I was lucky enough a few years ago to afford a Rolex. A few colleagues thought I was mad for choosing the least "in your face one". I get pleasure out of owning and wearing it, not others seeing I have one. Each to their own.

In the end I went for the stainless steel. The main reason was I just wasn't sure now the space grey will look in real life and if it will mark easier. I'm not sure why I think it'll mark, but the thought has somehow embedded itself in my head. It's possible I'll change my mind during my try on appointment.

 

[zonk44]

Personal device

Lol I like the fact that Apple diversified this watch as much as it could, stating it's their "most personal device" so far, and now everyone gets the space gray one

 

[AdonisSMU]

Not because of steves legacy, but those numbers are expected.

Apple thinks it will sell around 10-15million watches this year . Meaning the opening weekend should be closer to 2 million then 1 to be able tot do that.

Apple said they expected sales to be modest for the watch.

 

[iBug2]

No, iPhone install base. It was estimated to go from about 30M to about 100M during that time.

That's not install base. That's the number of sales. Apple never announced how many iPhone users are out there. Many people who buy new things toss their old stuff you know?

 

[Pagemakers]

That's only 20,000 per state. Not a lot really.

 

[iBug2]

It's a huge reduction if you go from "everybody" to "everybody who owns an iPhone 5 or later". It's not such a huge reduction if you start with "everybody who has enough money to buy a high-end phone".

It puts things into perspective even more when you realize that not everyone wears watches and they may not want to start wearing one today. Phones, everyone has them like it or not.

If someone gave me an Apple Watch for free, today, I wouldn't use even if I wasn't allowed to resell it. I'd just play with it for a few day and then toss it aside. Regardless of its price, be it 1$ or 1000$, I don't want to wear watch just because it tracks my heartrate and gives me notifications. I haven't worn a watch for 25 years now, and I'm not going to start wearing one unless it offers something significant. It's an annoyance for me, so it better be a hell of a gadget if it'll make me wear one.


So this product never would have been as huge as the iPhone, even if it was as revolutionary as the iPhone, which it isn't to begin with.

 

[seebee3]

But, how many of these watches will be returned? I know that is a great sales number estimate, but many people here and in the forums have talked about buying an extra watch to try and see which they prefer.
Too bad we will never see that number. I would really be curious to see what the return rate is (not because people are dissatisfied but because people bought extra).

 

[AdonisSMU]

But, how many of these watches will be returned? I know that is a great sales number estimate, but many people here and in the forums have talked about buying an extra watch to try and see which they prefer.
Too bad we will never see that number. I would really be curious to see what the return rate is (not because people are dissatisfied but because people bought extra).

People talk about stuff like this but never actually do it or end up keeping the items they purchased or selling it on ebay for a significant profit.