Delivery Dates 4/24-5/8

[JordanCam]

hoping that something magical happens and apple some how gets me a watch even though i got the EOD... I really hate this stupid system but it is what it is.

 

[mrcobra92]

hoping that something magical happens and apple some how gets me a watch even though i got the EOD... I really hate this stupid system but it is what it is.

What is the Email of Death?

 

[macfan406]

Southern California, Ventura County, just west of Los Angeles (yes west, look at a map).

Did you by chance get AppleCare+?

 

[kgkuntryluvr]

I just got the email from apple stating that my watch will arrive between 4/24-5/8. I'm pretty sure this means that I won't be getting my watch on the 24th. My wife's sport is in preparing for shipment. Annoying.

I got the same email for my specific order number containing the 42 mm SG Sport. I did not get an email regarding my other two order numbers for the White Sport. So I can only assume that this is bad news.

 

[berlingoff]

Did you by chance get AppleCare+?

No I did not.

 

[macfan406]

Me too. My order confirmation came at 12:03 and I get EOD. And his watch is PFS with a 12:10 email?

I have a theory but will wait for confirmation.

I am PFS and Pending on my debit card, with a 3:04a EDT email.

No EOD.

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No I did not.

Shoot. There goes my theory.

 

[jkel777]

I'm not trying to suggest that everyone who's complaining about it is wrong for doing so, I'm just saying that within this crazy forum if you take a step back and actually realize what everyone is worrying about, you can see how small of an issue this actually is.

I personally know more people who don't even want an Apple Watch than people who are worried about it getting shipped later. But hey we'll just have to wait it out together! Life happens!

Yes, absolutely. A very small issue indeed.

Although admittedly, I've been one of those people obsessing... I guess it's just fun to revel in everyone's excitement and anxiety!

 

[Wreckus]

All those getting theirs in support where are you from? I have yet to see anyone in the US have this happen.

Think I mentioned before but oh well. Edmonton, AB, Canada.

 

[nancisev]

Why? My iPhone 6 Plus never showed up in my support profile... neither did my 5S, or my 4 or my 3GS.

Do you have more than one Apple ID? that could be the reason.....

 

[FreakWest]

42MM Stainless Milanese. Ordered on 4/10 @ 12:02AM. 4/24-5/8 ship estimate. My order has status has been "Preparing for shipment" since Monday night. My account has been charged.

 

[kgkuntryluvr]

What is the Email of Death?

Apple has been sending out emails in the last hour or so regarding Watches that are still processing saying that they will be delivered between 4/24 and 5/8. The bad news is that orders preparing for shipment did not get this email.

 

[chevy2011]

Mine just showed up in the Support Profile with a S/N

42mm Sport White (3:04EST confirmation time)
Atlanta, GA

 

[macfan406]

Mine just showed up in the Support Profile with a S/N

42mm Sport White (3:04EST confirmation time)
Atlanta, GA

I ordered my 38mm Sport Blue the same time as you... I'll check in about an hour...

 

[alia]

Do you have more than one Apple ID? that could be the reason.....

Nope... and my macbook air, riPad mini, iPad 2, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iMac, macbook (white from 2006), and Powerbook (2003) are all there... so I think it's just that not every product gets added automatically.

 

[cmichaelb]

Do you know for sure it's coming via UPS?

According to MacRumors, Apple has been collecting bulk shipments of the Watch at central distribution centers in the US; orders will ship out from these centers via UPS and FedEx.

It's called direct distribution and exactly my point. If you don;t have a UPS confirmation then it must be moving FedEx - for US customers.

 

[macfan406]

Nope... and my macbook air, riPad mini, iPad 2, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iMac, macbook (white from 2006), and Powerbook (2003) are all there... so I think it's just that not every product gets added automatically.

I'm hoping this is the case.

 

[cmichaelb]

Why do you call it that??

I see it as a positive sign, unless there is something I am missing. Does the email mean something?

As far as I can tell it has taken on urban legend status. No one can explain the "of death" label.

lmao @ death label.

They only seem to have gone out to people who haven't seen their cards charged and status changed to preparing to ship apparently.

 

[acflex]

I just got the email from apple stating that my watch will arrive between 4/24-5/8. I'm pretty sure this means that I won't be getting my watch on the 24th. My wife's sport is in preparing for shipment. Annoying.

I got the same email about an hour ago and called apple... Before telling them about the email they told me I have good chances to get my watch on Friday because they request ahutorization for payment and probably tomorrow I would get the prepare for shipment or maybe not status since they rush and get it on Friday. I wonder if the email happens right before they request authorization of payment.
I had ordered 42 mm SS BSB at 12.03 am PST. Located in North California

 

[kgkuntryluvr]

Just received an email from Apple




Watch is still processing and no charge yet, 42mm Sport Space Grey with Black Band.

Same here with same watch. Did not get an email for my two other orders for the 42mm sport white that are preparing to ship however.

 

[mrcobra92]

I have not received the EOD and my watch is still "preparing for shipment", but it's not in my support profile yet, and there is nothing on UPS. Sacramento here. Getting very worried.

 

[macfan406]

I have not received the EOD and my watch is still "preparing for shipment", but it's not in my support profile yet, and there is nothing on UPS. Sacramento here. Getting very worried.

Same situation. Pittsburgh.

 

[NJRonbo]

I am in NJ.

My card got charged last evening for the watch, so I know I am getting it launch day.

No other indications of shipping via notifications.

However, that proves the theory that many watches are going out by local hubs today (via Next Day) and that notifications will go out only a mere day prior to delivery.

 

[My1stApple]

Same situation. Pittsburgh.

Same. Las Vegas

 

[SmilerMoon]

Mine is in my support profile as well with a S/N - also in Georgia.

 

[kgkuntryluvr]

I have not received the EOD and my watch is still "preparing for shipment", but it's not in my support profile yet, and there is nothing on UPS. Sacramento here. Getting very worried.

I believe that the email of death is a bad thing, and that if your order is preparing for shipment, then you will have it Friday. The email of death is just Apple's way of letting us know that it may not arrive Friday and applies to orders still processing-not preparing to ship. So congrats!