I think they've just not bothered to update those windows. They are shipping them as fast as they can but not worrying about realistic updates. I think some models will be in stores by mid June but many will not.
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Apple Watch Will Be Available in Apple Retail Stores Starting in June
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I think they've just not bothered to update those windows. They are shipping them as fast as they can but not worrying about realistic updates. I think some models will be in stores by mid June but many will not.
Mine did indeed arrive today and I'm setting it up now. I ordered a 42mm SS BSB (one of the most popular models and bands) nearly 36 hours after pre-orders opened and was first given a June mailing and then a more specific June 22-29 timeframe. Arrived on May 22, so they seem to have gotten production going right.
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Funny thing is, they just updated it the other day from June 22-29 to June 19-26 and then it went to Preparing for Shipment and arrived on May 22.
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Funny thing is, they just updated it the other day from June 22-29 to June 19-26 and then it went to Preparing for Shipment and arrived on May 22.[/QUOTE]
What type of Apple watch did you buy and when did you buy it?
Funny thing is, they just updated it the other day from June 22-29 to June 19-26 and then it went to Preparing for Shipment and arrived on May 22.[/QUOTE]
What type of Apple watch did you buy and when did you buy it?
I ordered the stainless steel model, 42mm with black classic band on 4/20. They still have my late June delivery date on my order.
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I ordered on the 13th and I have, basically, the same shipping window.
Well, I have 18/6 to 26/6, actually, because I'm in China and in the same city as the factory.
I ordered my wife's 38mm green on the 30th April - over two weeks after mine - and it was dispatched just now for delivery tomorrow. I knew I shouldn't have gone for space grey
Agh no man the space grey looks good! Think both the space grey and the darker SS are the best looking ones (maybe apart from the gold, but I don't have that type of money, lol!)
I cancelled, and took hers. I quite like the smaller watch look now that I've had a good look at it in the mirror at home.
Ordered her a new 38mm Sport WSB, already got a better delivery window than my Space Grey and only ordered Thursday... and I picked up a black sports band in Hong Kong, so everyone is happy.
I think if we both have the same watch, she'll let me get away with buying more bands and accessories we can "both" use.
Hahaha, 'I cancelled, and took hers.' Sorry, found that funny! But aye that is a idea. Same way I managed to split the cost of a Apple TV among the entire family!
What country are you in? My April 10th order with initial June 4 delivery has not moved...
Well, if the pre-orders don't arrive before the watch goes on sale in stores, one could buy one in a store and cancel the order. As for me, I finally got my 38SS w/brown band, and I'm loving it! It's a funny thing. It isn't a "watch" as it does so much more than a regular watch. But it is a "watch" in that it's not a tiny "phone." Rather like the iPad wasn't just a big iPhone. You do different things on the iPad than you do on the iPhone, and the 
Watch is similar.
I was always checking my phone. Not so the watch. Which I very much like. Replies are short and fast. Tap-done. Like a watch, it's all about glancing at it when needed, and forgetting about it when not needed. I've also used Apple pay on it, useful not to dig out wallet or phone, or juggle either as I pay. Likewise with a program that offered up a grocery listexcellent. I sometime neglected the list on my phone because I didn't know where to set the phone while bagging produce. No issue with the watch. And I can set reminders so that I get taps when I pass the store if I'm out of something. Finally, the "stand" reminders are great. I'm the sort who will sit and forget time passing while I work. I get stiff. I'm noticing that I'm less so thanks to the watch reminders.
Undoubtedly it has a ways to go with upgrades and such, but I'm no longer missing calls/messages because my phone is in my backpack and I don't hear it ring. So...thumbs up!
Watch is similar. I was always checking my phone. Not so the watch. Which I very much like. Replies are short and fast. Tap-done. Like a watch, it's all about glancing at it when needed, and forgetting about it when not needed. I've also used Apple pay on it, useful not to dig out wallet or phone, or juggle either as I pay. Likewise with a program that offered up a grocery listexcellent. I sometime neglected the list on my phone because I didn't know where to set the phone while bagging produce. No issue with the watch. And I can set reminders so that I get taps when I pass the store if I'm out of something. Finally, the "stand" reminders are great. I'm the sort who will sit and forget time passing while I work. I get stiff. I'm noticing that I'm less so thanks to the watch reminders.
Undoubtedly it has a ways to go with upgrades and such, but I'm no longer missing calls/messages because my phone is in my backpack and I don't hear it ring. So...thumbs up!
+1 for not having to wait for deliveries. Hopefully they start arriving to stores soon so I can give them my money
Bought mine in London, thankfully having tiny wrists the 38mm was always the one I wanted anyway
I am MUCH more likely to buy a watch if I can just walk in, try it on, and walk out with a watch.
Bought mine in London, thankfully having tiny wrists the 38mm was always the one I wanted anyway
Oh I had no idea. I thought Galeries Lafayette and Colette in Paris were the only places to have them.
Delivery times seem to be improving. From my 22-29h June delivery it went to 16-22 June and just checked that it is now 12-17 June. This in a matter of 10 days aprox. Ordered April 27th. Apple Watch 42mm SS with Link Bracelet to be delivered to Germany.