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I think what you are asking is how long it takes to go from "processing" to "preparing for shipment"? It really depends, but for me it's always been sooner then what Apple's estimated times are.
What were your dates? When did it move to preparing for shipment?
Order date was was Sept 12 I see
 
I ordered my Apple Watch Series 2, 42mm Space Black Stainless Steel Case with Black Sport Band on 25 and on 30 it changed to shipped now it,s in Anchorage, AK, United States
 
I ordered my Apple Watch Series 2, 42mm Space Black Stainless Steel Case with Black Sport Band on 25 and on 30 it changed to shipped now it,s in Anchorage, AK, United States
I think stainless steel are shipping much faster. My aluminum has no update
 
I ordered my Apple Watch Series 2, 42mm Space Black Stainless Steel Case with Black Sport Band on 25 and on 30 it changed to shipped now it,s in Anchorage, AK, United States

What?? I ordered mine on the 23 with no change what so ever suuuuccckkks!
 
What?? I ordered mine on the 23 with no change what so ever suuuuccckkks!
I called Apple 1-800 number and they said there is no way in the world the orders are shipped out of order.
I told them that they are shipping out of order and a monkey is selecting which orders go first...he did not like it.

Email Tim Cook or talk to 1-800 number
 
I called Apple 1-800 number and they said there is no way in the world the orders are shipped out of order.
I told them that they are shipping out of order and a monkey is selecting which orders go first...he did not like it.

Email Tim Cook or talk to 1-800 number

Think I'm gonna do that, this is ridiculous, did they give you a resolution?
 
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Think I'm gonna do that, this is ridiculous, did they give you a resolution?
No, they said that it is absolutely impossible that Apple will ever ship out of order. I told them that I have seen same model that was ordered 9/20 ship before mine. They did not believe me and asked me for that order number from 9/20. Now ...how come will I have the order number from someone here.
 
No, they said that it is absolutely impossible that Apple will ever ship out of order. I told them that I have seen same model that was ordered 9/20 ship before mine. They did not believe me and asked me for that order number from 9/20. Now ...how come will I have the order number from someone here.

I would have laughed in their face asking the same question. Thinking about canceling the whole thing and buying a Seiko "Cocktail" time. Or better yet a Grand Seiko. Or the Alden Shells I have been friending for !
 
I ordered my Apple Watch Series 2, 42mm Space Black Stainless Steel Case with Black Sport Band on 25 and on 30 it changed to shipped now it,s in Anchorage, AK, United States
 

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Well... you are the lucky one...you have good Apple karma
Mine is still dangling in 'processing item' from Sept 19
Same here (ordered sept 13). Are you from Europe? I've seen people who's watch shipped, who ordered later than me, but are in the US. Don't know if its a coincidence..
 
Same here (ordered sept 13). Are you from Europe? I've seen people who's watch shipped, who ordered later than me, but are in the US. Don't know if its a coincidence..
I am in US and live 10 miles from Apple campus ...the irony
 
Ordered 9/28/16 Series 2, 42mm Space Gray Aluminum with Woven Nylon Band. Showing "Delivers Oct 26, 2016 - Nov 02, 2016." Still processing. I live in Iowa.
 
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Ships: 3-4 weeks
Delivers Oct 24 - Oct 31 by Standard Shipping
ordered a Black SS with the Milanese strap on the 23rd still processing.
 
Well... you are the lucky one...you have good Apple karma
Mine is still dangling in 'processing item' from Sept 19
Apple karma:) I would expect your order to change status very soon. Just keep hanging in there, it will happen. As far as apple karma goes, I changed my mind back and forth a million time, cancelling and re ordering...I was kind of surprised mine shipped so soon.
 
do you have to order from bestbuy in the store?

I do not see how I can order it online for pick up at the closest store to me?
 
Does anybody remember approximately how long after their order went to preparing for shipment, were you able to find the package using track by reference?
 
UPS My Choice always alert me of a package before I receive an email with the tracking number. It hasn't failed me yet.

Do you know approximately how long between preparing for shipment and the My Choice alert?

I have My Choice set up, but I had the watch ship to work so it doesn't know to alert me. I check QVM (business version of My Choice) but haven't had luck yet.
 
I have just ordered a 42mm SS with white band.
Shipment 1
Ships: 3-4 weeks Delivers: 31/10/2016 - 07/11/2016 by Standard Shipping
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Apple Watch Series 2, 42mm Stainless Steel Case with White Sport Band

Lets see if that updates to a sooner date.
 
Ordered a 38 mm SS with the Milanese loop for my wife. Ordered on Sept 27. It's still processing with a delivery date between Oct 25 and Nov 1.
 
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