Apple Watch Series 5 Pre-Order Thread (US)

[tatyiona]

What kind of Apple Watch did you order?

44 gold aluminum

 

[HeyGreggie]

Ordered today through Verizon, promised delivery by Friday (44mm Stainless Steel black). I wanted to go gold, but I missed black. I almost traded in my series 4, but I'll hold on to it since the trade in value was only $196.

 

[HeyGreggie]

I also upgraded because of the 32GB storage upgrade from my series 4. Great for Podcasts and audio. Now I can leave my phone at home when I head to the gym.

 

[gemnilocs]

Ordered today through Verizon, promised delivery by Friday (44mm Stainless Steel black). I wanted to go gold, but I missed black. I almost traded in my series 4, but I'll hold on to it since the trade in value was only $196.

yeah i’m keeping my SBSS series 3 but ordered the gold stainless steel...so i will alternate between the two

 

[ericg301]

was about to order on amazon but it looks like it will SHIP On friday, with 2 business day delivery after that. was hoping i'd get it on release day that way.

 

[Christocentric]

Ordered today through Verizon, promised delivery by Friday (44mm Stainless Steel black). I wanted to go gold, but I missed black. I almost traded in my series 4, but I'll hold on to it since the trade in value was only $196.

I went back with black too from a S3 stainless steel. The black is just classy, or maybe I just want something different than what I had.

 

[artfossil]

I am beside myself with excitement over my Apple Watch Series 5 delivery. (Sometimes, it's the little things.)

 

[CYB3RBYTE]

Thinking about getting a titanium 40mm and pairing with an anthracite nike sport band after the fact.

Anchor gray sport loop or midnight blue?

 

[artfossil]

Thinking about getting a titanium 40mm and pairing with an anthracite nike sport band after the fact.

Anchor gray sport loop or midnight blue?

I love that Anchor Gray Sport Loop, but since you're getting the Antracite Nike band (black), I'd say get the Midnight Blue Sport Loop, which is very handsome.

 

[estabya]

I was going to get myself a titanium, but when my wife saw the always on display she decided she needed one too. So now she is getting a 40mm gold aluminum, and I went with a 44mm space gray aluminum. They’ll be our first watches with cellular, which we are very excited about!

 

[artfossil]

I was going to get myself a titanium, but when my wife saw the always on display she decided she needed one too. So now she is getting a 40mm gold aluminum, and I went with a 44mm space gray aluminum. They’ll be our first watches with cellular, which we are very excited about!

Cellular is wonderful, especially if, like me, you are frequently without your phone, either by design or accident.

 

[TheColtr]

One watch has shipped (0.60kg), and one is still waiting to ship (0.70kg). I assume the lighter one is the aluminum watch and the heavier one is the titanium. Both have a launch day deliver time.

 

[roncito]

Thinking about getting a titanium 40mm and pairing with an anthracite nike sport band after the fact.

Anchor gray sport loop or midnight blue?

I did the midnight blue on mine also ordered the brown leather loop which right now says it won’t deliver until October 17!!

 

[Feisar]

Ugh convinced myself in the past that I wasn’t going to upgrade my SS Hermès 3 to 4, but the new Hermès SBSS looks so good and I’m so weak...

Chalk me up as another 4 to 5 convert.

 

[CYB3RBYTE]

Chalk me up as another 4 to 5 convert.

I’ve never tried the Hermés leather, but I do like the look of the single loop.

Everyone here convinced me, I’m doing the midnight blue.

Also this is my first Apple Watch. I’m selling one of my mechanicals to get it, a older fortis automatic. Very excited, hopefully it lasts me a while! What should I look forward to?

 

[MisterSavage]

I caved today. Shipping was in October but I was still able to get launch day pickup at the Apple Store.

 

[Feisar]

I’ve never tried the Hermés leather, but I do like the look of the single loop.

Everyone here convinced me, I’m doing the midnight blue.

Also this is my first Apple Watch. I’m selling one of my mechanicals to get it, a older fortis automatic. Very excited, hopefully it lasts me a while! What should I look forward to?

The Hermès leather straps are quite supple, soft and luxurious.

Check out the Hermès owners thread:
Hermès Edition Owners Thread
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?sh...s-Edition-Owners-Thread.1999198/&share_type=t

 

[uttrekr]

Is Titanium only at the Apple Store? I hesitated and got a late Oct ship date. I poked around and it seems that the other Apple sellers don’t carry the Edition models.

 

[M.Rizk]

Is Titanium only at the Apple Store? I hesitated and got a late Oct ship date. I poked around and it seems that the other Apple sellers don’t carry the Edition models.

Yes, it seems that only Apple is selling the edition (and Hermes) models. Also only Apple offers the "Apple Watch Studio" (ability to make your own watch bundle).

 

[Legion103]

I am beside myself with excitement over my Apple Watch Series 5 delivery. (Sometimes, it's the little things.)

Me too!!
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Ugh convinced myself in the past that I wasn’t going to upgrade my SS Hermès 3 to 4, but the new Hermès SBSS looks so good and I’m so weak...

Chalk me up as another 4 to 5 convert.

That is a beautiful watch. Enjoy it!

 

[Colonel Badger]

Ordered the Stainless Steel Space Black from Amazon on the $699 deal. No idea whether they ship on release day or not. Nothing on the website communicates delivery date. Just says they'll let me know when it ships.

 

[M.Rizk]

Ordered the Stainless Steel Space Black from Amazon on the $699 deal. No idea whether they ship on release day or not. Nothing on the website communicates delivery date. Just says they'll let me know when it ships.

Lucky you. I wish they had the same discount on the silver SS with white sports loop :/

Regarding shipping, I spoke to them and they said they will start shipping on the 20th depending on what shipping option you picked and their supply. That means no delivery on the 20th.

 

[tommyboy9996]

Hi Lobwedgephil: Have you (or others watching this thread) had negative experiences with Best Buy promising delivery of Apple products on release day but not fulfilling that promise?

I'd be grateful to hear any feedback, positive or negative.

Cheers!
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Thanks, fishkorp! I didn't realize that Best Buy had a bad reputation for release day deliveries. I'll keep my Best Buy order for now (after all, I already cancelled my Apple.com order... Doh! ) and hope that my AW5 shows up on release day.

I'll be sure to post updates on this thread.

Yes I was duped by best buy last year when I ordered my series 4. Said they'd have it shipped to me by release date and I got a back ordered notification with no eta. Ended up shopping their site from local store supply and landed on launch day. Also the web sales department could care less that their supply changed and didn't live up to their promise.

 

[kougra6541]

Still showing Processing for Sep 26 - Oct 1 delivery. I guess Ceramic plus Modern Buckle takes a lot of time to process.

I got mine with the modern buckle too and gave the same delivery timeframe.

I ordered within minutes of the keynote.

Maybe it’s the modern buckle band causing the delay?

 

[xgman]

Has anyone's 9/26> estimate gone to preparing to ship status yet?