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Ordered a SS 42mm with classic buckle. Order was complete within the first 25 seconds that the site was live. My status changed to preparing for shipment today, and my CC was charged around 5PMcst this afternoon. 4/24-5/8 indicated timeframe on initial order. Fingers crossed. Screen shots are from earlier.

What app is that!? Looks awesome.
 
No way possible you ordered @3am EST on the dot.., flood gates did not open until 12:01am PST. I ordered mine @3:02am EST and my confirmation is 4/24-5/8. Your delivery date might be because of the model number.

I preordered maybe around 3:04ish. My confirmation email arrived 3:09.

It must be the SS was not being delivered on launch #. I preordered stainless steel with black sport band.
 
Ordered the Stainless Steel 42mm with black sport band. Confirmation sent at 3:05 a.m (Eastern). Shipping around 4/24-5/8 but still "Processing items" !! Really hoping it comes Friday 4/24.

Ordered the same thing at the same time yet mine says "May 13 - May 27" delivery.
 
Anyone know what that app is called? I've been looking for an app like that for a while. Is it just the banks app, or?
 
I preordered maybe around 3:04ish. My confirmation email arrived 3:09.

It must be the SS was not being delivered on launch #. I preordered stainless steel with black sport band.

I think if you got a pre-authorization charge on your credit card yesterday or today, then you'll be getting a watch on Friday.
 
Bank account just got hit for my preorder.
I ordered a 38mm SS w/Milanese loop.
Still no change in order status though.
I'm in Oregon.
I'll post again when my order status has changed.
 
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Bank account just got hit for my preorder.
I ordered a 38mm SS w/Milanese loop.
Still no change in order status though.
I'm in Oregon.
I'll post again when my order status has changed.

Same here, except I ordered 42mm SS w/ classic black buckle, and I'm in Arizona. But received the CC charge, now endlessly refreshing waiting for my status to change!
 
The article has been updated to clarify that bulk shipments have begun, according to our reliable source. We did not mean to imply that pre-orders have been bumped to Prepare for Shipment yet, but I understand how the headline could have led you to believe that and apologize if it was misleading.

Great thanks Joe much appreciated :)
 
Just found this.. Hope its reliable.

Though if you’re in the first batch of shipments and are still worried about receiving the Watch closer to May 8, don’t. The May date is in there just in case an uncommon occurrence happens. Since the delivery of the smartwatch isn’t in Apple's hands, they’d rather promise a later date and have it arrive early than promise an earlier date and have it miss that window. As with most things, it’s better to under-promise and over-deliver.

No one can say for certain. But one of Apple’s customer service reps told us if you receive a shipment notification by Tuesday or Wednesday, odds are you’ll have your Apple Watch by Friday, the April 24.
 
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