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Went into the Apple Store to see if they had a 40 mm gold SS. They did not. They however had a 40mm Space Black. I struggled to decide. Gold was what I really wanted so I decided to hold out for it. Now I have to wait until Nov 14 for my order. Wondering if I made a mistake in waiting for the gold.
Based upon the history of this thread, you wan’t have to wait that long. Supply dries up and then all of a sudden there’s an influx of inventory. Just need to be patient and keep looking.
 
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Went to my local Apple Store even though they showed no stock and they were able to see that another store 30 minutes away showed stock EVEN THOUGH online they showed no stock either. Was able to score a SBSS Sport 44mm S4 there. Guess it's basically a lottery for now.

I read somewhere - maybe in this thread? - that when the store's stock goes below 10 units it no longer shows as "available" for online order, but obviously remains available for in-store purchase. I don't know if that's true, but it would make a lot of sense. I've been to many stores that showed inventory of 2, 3, or or more units and in fact the store had none (or at least couldn't find them).
 
I was checking bestbuy.com today just for fun and could not believe it when I saw SS GOLD 44 available for pickup within 29 miles from me. After I bought it I was curious to see if they have more for the same day pickup but nope, unavailable. I think it means they had only 1 in stock and I was lucky to buy it. I love ss gold.
 
I was checking bestbuy.com today just for fun and could not believe it when I saw SS GOLD 44 available for pickup within 29 miles from me. After I bought it I was curious to see if they have more for the same day pickup but nope, unavailable. I think it means they had only 1 in stock and I was lucky to buy it. I love ss gold.
After reading your post I did the same and found a SS 44 Milanese 46 miles away available for pickup tomorrow! Gonna get it this Friday.
 
I wonder if this backorder has something to do with the other thread showing gaps around the SS? Seems like a long wait for new stock and I'd say the whole country has virtually none now except for maybe a few returns back in stock? I still hope the 11/13-21 delivery estimate on orders improves though or at some point they will actually start popping up in stores like the others have.
 
I wonder if this backorder has something to do with the other thread showing gaps around the SS? Seems like a long wait for new stock and I'd say the whole country has virtually none now except for maybe a few returns back in stock? I still hope the 11/13-21 delivery estimate on orders improves though or at some point they will actually start popping up in stores like the others have.
I don’t think it’s related since the number of reports is pretty low. There was a report about Apple adding more Watch assembly companies with stock improvements appearing by the end of the month. I think dates will start to move up soon.
 
Ordered a 44mm SS white SB through Tmobile on Saturday. Went out of stock 2 hours later. Got my watch yesterday with 2 day shipping.

You can say it was meant to be when Apple Store still shows end of Nov.
 
Ordered a 44mm SS white SB through Tmobile on Saturday. Went out of stock 2 hours later. Got my watch yesterday with 2 day shipping.

You can say it was meant to be when Apple Store still shows end of Nov.
If you use istocknow.com I see SS in stock notifications almost daily in my area
 
found 1 Space Black 44 in a store in Maryland. Must have been a return or something.
 
found 1 Space Black 44 in a store in Maryland. Must have been a return or something.
Yea space blacks are showing up in the D.C./Maryland/VA area pretty often - especially with the loop - one every few days from what I’ve been seeing.
 
Its evident Apple is finally catching up on their stock for the stainless, it’s been a Month since the launch, two of my Apple stores are showing various Apple Watch stainless models in stock.
 
I was able to cancel my B&H order and snag a SBSS 44m in the Chicagoland area today. Thanks to istocknow. Only second time my local Apple store received SBSS stock since launch.
 
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Looks like a new wave of SS's rolled in Thurs., still showing stock as of early Fri. (as of 5:40am) around the Philly, NJ area. Lot of SS Black 44mm, Silver 44mm in New Jersey and in Delaware.
 
Our Apple Store received the black in yesterday and I purchased one for pickup. Although now, considering getting the Hermes instead... :)
 
Looks like a new wave of SS's rolled in Thurs., still showing stock as of early Fri. (as of 5:40am) around the Philly, NJ area. Lot of SS Black 44mm, Silver 44mm in New Jersey and in Delaware.

Every Apple Store in Miami also has SS 44mm in stock since this morning too.
 
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