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Apple Watch Series 3 LTE Models Shipping Earlier Than Expected

If you all remember the original Apple Watch Edition the one gold one had a red crown. And Tim Cook’s personal Apple Watch always had a red crown. I like it the red crown but I’m done buying Apple Watches until it does glucose monitoring or redesigned. Have a ss series 0 and ss Black series 2 sitting around here somewhere and probably should sell them since I rarely wear them.
 
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profets said:
They’ve been pretty good recently about under promising and over delivering when it comes to shipping times. I’ve gotten a few accessories recently and they’ve shipped much sooner than initially estimated.
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I returned two yesterday, I think there will be number of people like me that need the watch to work in the USA and tethered to a international phone as well. I will need to wait until this feature becomes available in the future. Europeans have the problem much worse than those of us in Asia due to the proximity of countries.
 
bbeagle said:
Well, looks like you don’t need one then. Why are you wasting your time in these forums ?
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To advocate for a lower monthly price point, or perhaps a 3G option.

How about you, chief?
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garylapointe said:
I think the answer is clearly that YOU should not. This is obviously not something that you are looking for.
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Thank you for that very helpful analysis.
 
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My 85 y/o mom ordered the 42mm LTE gold sport with the woven band. Delivery was ETA as 3rd week in Oct, but it delivered today.

Apparently she is not too thrilled with the gold color ("cheap"); it remains to be seen if she will return it, or exchange it. (She has a Series-0, 42mmm aluminum sport, originally with a white band, now with a Product Red band.)
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sanook997 said:
I returned two yesterday, I think there will be number of people like me that need the watch to work in the USA and tethered to a international phone as well. I will need to wait until this feature becomes available in the future. Europeans have the problem much worse than those of us in Asia due to the proximity of countries.
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This is true. All of my family in the USA replaced their Series-0, with the new LTE, but I'm going to stay with my Series-0 until I know I can roam with it. (This limitation makes the watch crazy impractical for Europeans or international business travelers.)
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alfonsog said:
If you all remember the original Apple Watch Edition the one gold one had a red crown. And Tim Cook’s personal Apple Watch always had a red crown. I like it the red crown but I’m done buying Apple Watches until it does glucose monitoring or redesigned. Have a ss series 0 and ss Black series 2 sitting around here somewhere and probably should sell them since I rarely wear them.
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Ever tried using it for Apple Pay? This is a very useful feature on any Apple product.
 
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Relentless Power said:
Actually, for most who actually wear the Apple Watch, you can't even see the red dot based on the orientation of the watch on the wrist. I actually think it looks really good paired with a space black stainless or space gray aluminum model.
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Part of me thinks though, Apple is reaching out for all demographics. The Apple Watch isn't just for males, it's for all ages and genders alike. And I think they want the Apple Watch to be uniform across the board, not just specifically for one person. But as you mentioned, any Apple Watch color can be suitable for anyone.
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I agree, and if Apple allowed a selection of one from multiple band colors, I would be more than happy and have placed my order a week ago!

Nice to see you again Relentless, we always cross paths and always agree haha
 
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Robert.Walter said:
My 85 y/o mom ordered the 42mm LTE gold sport with the woven band. Delivery was ETA as 3rd week in Oct, but it delivered today.

Apparently she is not too thrilled with the gold color ("cheap"); it remains to be seen if she will return it, or exchange it. (She has a Series-0, 42mmm aluminum sport, originally with a white band, now with a Product Red band.)
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This is true. All of my family in the USA replaced their Series-0, with the new LTE, but I'm going to stay with my Series-0 until I know I can roam with it. (This limitation makes the watch crazy impractical for Europeans or international business travelers.)
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Ever tried using it for Apple Pay? This is a very useful feature on any Apple product.
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Yes I use Apple Pay but usually with my phone; perhaps if I sell my current watches I'll get an LTE one I might wear it more since I hate carrying my phone around.
 
I have the Space Black Series 3 and I got it yesterday. I have had such bad cellular issues with my number sync with AT&T. It simply will not work. I was on the phone with AT&T and Apple for probably three hours today and still no resolution.

They told me to go to my AT&T store and the representative that helped me literally had no idea what was wrong. She said she would contact me in two days to hopefully be able to help. There was an article before about this issue too.

I was so excited to get this and it still works, but the cellular aspect does not. Anyone else having this issue that have gotten their Series 3?
 
Relentless Power said:
Actually, for most who actually wear the Apple Watch, you can't even see the red dot based on the orientation of the watch on the wrist. I actually think it looks really good paired with a space black stainless or space gray aluminum model.
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Not when I wear it on my right wrist...right?
 
I ordered mine the morning they became available (not right at midnight) and had a 3-4 week window. Got it today actually. So, 10 days from the order. Not bad.

Incidentally, I've read a lot about the "lag" on the original watch compared to the newer ones and it's weird because I never really noticed until today using a MUCH faster watch. Things like even the wake time when turning my wrist up are way, way better.
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deadwalrus said:
That red sticker on the dial looks awful.
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It looks awesome with red bands, which most of mine are!
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macTW said:
I’m disappointed they chose to market the gold watch as a female watch, removing many dark masculine options (liek the stereotypical male watch gold-navy blue combo) in exchange for a single, pink option.

Yes pink doesn’t have to be feminine but the statistics show it is predominantly preferred by women.
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I wish there was an option to buy just the case. I opted for the Milanese loop so I had a "classy" looking band when I wear a suit, but really... I have bands. Or, at a minimum, if I could just pick any band with any case.
 
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Ordered 42mm LTE Gold on Apple Store App on 17 Sep.
Original delivery was 10-17 Oct.
Just got email, its been despatched and delivers on Fri 29 Sep
 
Relentless Power said:
Actually, for most who actually wear the Apple Watch, you can't even see the red dot based on the orientation of the watch on the wrist. I actually think it looks really good paired with a space black stainless or space gray aluminum model.
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So what you're sayng is that those who like the red dot on the crown enough to buy the LTE Watch don’t see the dot, but everyone else, who may not like it, do see it (on other people)? That’s a good argument in its defence, is it? 😀😛

I think it looks bad, but if people like it fair enough. I just don’t think it should be forced on people who want an LTE watch. But then I should probably shut up because I wouldn’t buy the LTE version anyway so I should be happy they didn’t decide to only put it on the non-LTE versions... 😀
 
Porco said:
So what you're sayng is that those who like it enough to buy it don’t see it, but everyone else, who may not like it, do see it (on other people)? That’s a good argument in its defence, is it? 😀😛

I think it looks bad, but if people like it fair enough. I just don’t think it should be forced on people who want an LTE watch. But then I should probably shut up because I wouldn’t buy the LTE version anyway so I should be happy they didn’t decide to only put it on the non-LTE versions... 😀
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In theory, for those who have that much of an issue with the red dot, they wouldn't purchase the Apple Watch Series 3 as it is. But for those who plan on upgrading regardless if the red dot exists or not, they could care less. So I guess it really is a to each their own situation.
 
You can walking in to most retailers and walk out with one in 5 minutes. AirPods are easy to get too. Just always seems Apple's online store has terrible waiting lists.
 
Robert.Walter said:
This is true. All of my family in the USA replaced their Series-0, with the new LTE, but I'm going to stay with my Series-0 until I know I can roam with it. (This limitation makes the watch crazy impractical for Europeans or international business travelers.)
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Why shouldn't you be able to roam with it? It should use the same data plan as your iPhone (which is why I don't get the monthly fee). Also inside EU carriers have to allow you (by EU law) to use your plan the same way abroad as if you were in your country (with no additional fees)
 
I'll say it again...that digital crown is god awful. Looks like the red cap that they put on children's toy guns to show you that it's a toy.
 
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