Most 42mm Apple Watches Now Estimated to Ship in July

[MacRumors]

While many customers have been receiving their Apple Watch pre-orders earlier than expected, all 42mm Apple Watch Sport and stainless steel Apple Watch models now have shipping estimates of July on the Apple Online Store in the United States for new orders. Apple Watch Edition shipping times have not changed.

Now that the calendar has turned to May, it is likely that Apple has simply bumped forward its original June estimates for 42mm models to July to remain conservative. Many pre-orders with initial shipping estimates of 4-6 weeks or later have already been shipped or delivered, as Apple appears to be making up ground on most models.

The only two Apple Watches that remain virtually nowhere to be seen are the 38mm and 42mm Space Black with Link Bracelet models, both of which remain available to ship in 4-6 weeks or later for most customers. Earlier this week, it was reported that a Taptic Engine defect may have contributed to Apple Watch supply constraints, but the issue was caught before any units were shipped to customers and has since been resolved.

Article Link: Most 42mm Apple Watches Now Estimated to Ship in July

 

[Steviejobz]

My estimated time to order one: Never

 

[bbeagle]

The other reason shipping estimates for new orders have been moved to July, is that, maybe people are still buying them? That's not even a possibility?

 

[Technarchy]

Good job Tim Cook.

All that time worrying about what Indiana is doing is working wonders for quality and logistics at Apple.

 

[Alumeenium]

Apple Watch 2 will be out before the First Gen arrives in mail at this rate

 

[MasterRyu2011]

Good. I ordered the 38 mm.

 

[yaboyac29]

My estimated time to order one: Never

Why comment then?

 

[wkadamsjr]

My estimated time to order one: Never

Really appreciate the insightful opinion.

On a related note, I am waiting until shipping estimates come down to at least a week or two before placing an order. By that time, hopefully the kinks will be worked out as well.

 

[Rogifan]

The other reason shipping estimates for new orders have been moved to July, is that, maybe people are still buying them? That's not even a possibility?

But that's not clickbait which is all the internet seems to be about these days. There's nothing really to report here but hey it will get hundreds of clicks and I guess that's all that matters these days.

 

[Nismo73]

Just replay the Watch presentation from March at WWDC.

 

[RosOne]

Not just the US, Europe too

 

[skinzy]

My 42mm space grey sport on truck “out for delivery"

 

[thekeyring]

Apple Watch 2 will be out before the First Gen arrives in mail at this rate

It is getting to that point where you think 'I've waited this long'...

 

[justinthesommer]

My 42mm space grey sport on truck “out for delivery"

When was your estimated delivery date?

 

[Derekeys]

Guys, relax. It's simply a matter of Tim Cook mixing up his seasons. Sheesh, obviously he has forgotten that Spring comes before Summer.

 

[marvz]

Apple Watch 2 will be out before the First Gen arrives in mail at this rate

I even heard Apple Watch 3 will also be available before the first gen arrives!

 

[Paradoxally]

At this rate, don't expect AW2 until 2017.

 

[AbblePC]

Many pre-orders with initial shipping estimates of 4-6 weeks or later have already been shipped or delivered, as Apple appears to be making up ground on most models.

My 4/24 - 5/8 order must have been delivered to someone else, oh wait it was.

42mm Stainless Steel with Milanese Loop, order confirmed by Apple 4/10 @ 3:08am EDT. No update from Apple Whatsoever, however I sit here watching these very models ordered minutes to hours later, going to others throughout the world, and some are even moving within 2 hours distance from me in Harrisburg PA.

I never recall an Apple pre-order taking so long to fulfill and be so oddly dispersed. So much for the 1st come 1st served customer service mantra.

 

[thekeyring]

The other reason shipping estimates for new orders have been moved to July, is that, maybe people are still buying them? That's not even a possibility?

Or even that were now in May and it's taking an estimated 2 months for them to arrive?

 

[nfl46]

Lol, they may preview iOS 9 and Watch OS 1.1 in June before I get my April 10th pre-ordered watch. Ridiculous. I'd love to see if they pull off that June date of having watches in stores. It damn sure won't be early June.

 

[Jayfar]

I feel like I haven't seen anyone post that they recieved a 42mm SS with BSB either. I still have a 5/13-5/24 ship date. Has anyone seen any of those floating around or recieved one?

 

[Keane16]

My 4/24 - 5/8 order must have been delivered to someone else, oh wait it was.

42mm Stainless Steel with Milanese Loop, order confirmed by Apple 4/10 @ 3:08am EDT. No update from Apple Whatsoever, however I sit here watching these very models ordered minutes to hours later, going to others throughout the world, and some are even moving within 2 hours distance from me in Harrisburg PA.

I never recall an Apple pre-order taking so long to fulfill and be so oddly dispersed. So much for the 1st come 1st served customer service mantra.

It's not even the 8th of May yet. They're doing just as described for YOUR delivery.

After the 8th, moan, cry, whine - whatever you feel. But until then relax.

 

[bushido]

same in Germany but the 38 mm ones have been updated to "2-3 weeks" instead of "June" except the space grey which still says "June"

 

[foobarbaz]

Last night it was still June.

So exactly on May 1st, shipping estimates change from June to July.

I'm betting they just hardcoded the estimate to say the month after next, because they have no idea how many they'll be able to make.

 

[JTR555]

Apple Watch 2 will be out before the First Gen arrives in mail at this rate

I'm not convinced that the Apple Watch will be refreshed as often as the iPhone or even iPad. We could be looking at a longer cycle more akin to the Apple TV.