My 42 mm Sport with blue sportsband was ordered a week ago and was dispatched on thursday so it was quick! I looked up the serial number and the watch was produced in week 18.
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Order Thread for UK (BST)
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I got my link bracelet from UK Mail this morning. I am amazed at the amount of engineering in it. I know it is done by machine, but it is a thing of beauty.
Thanks! Hmm I'm tempted to order the blue SB, look nice. Plus i can't be bothered waiting for the SG BSB any longer.
How does the Blue sports band feel like? I was planning to get it as an extra band but was worried it would catch dirt just like the Red leather case for my old 5S.
Even my 6 Plus midnight blue caught dirt and is already almost black.
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I ordered the 42mm Bright Blue Leather Loop on the 9th of May. I ordered it later on purpose, as I wouldn't be in the country before the 9th of June.
I currently have an estimate of 25th of June to 2nd of July.
What's giving me some hope that orders placed now got a 4-5 weeks shipping window. That's 20th of June to 27th of June, so I am probably getting mine around the first two weeks of June, which will be just perfect.
Even my 6 Plus midnight blue caught dirt and is already almost black.
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I ordered the 42mm Bright Blue Leather Loop on the 9th of May. I ordered it later on purpose, as I wouldn't be in the country before the 9th of June.
I currently have an estimate of 25th of June to 2nd of July.
What's giving me some hope that orders placed now got a 4-5 weeks shipping window. That's 20th of June to 27th of June, so I am probably getting mine around the first two weeks of June, which will be just perfect.
I've been lurking here for a couple of weeks through the order process, and as my Sport is now on the way I figured I'd give back by posting the timelines, which were much shorter than I expected 
Model: Apple Watch Sport 38mm, Green Sports Band (ordered because it was the only Sport model with a 1-2 week dispatch time... I also ordered a White Sport Band, which has now been dispatched too)
Ordered: 17/5, 17:37 UK time
Changed to Preparing for Dispatch: 21/5, sometime in the evening
Dispatch Email received: 22/5, 08:44
It's currently with UK Mail and expected to be delivered Monday - can't wait! All in all a very swift process.
Model: Apple Watch Sport 38mm, Green Sports Band (ordered because it was the only Sport model with a 1-2 week dispatch time... I also ordered a White Sport Band, which has now been dispatched too)
Ordered: 17/5, 17:37 UK time
Changed to Preparing for Dispatch: 21/5, sometime in the evening
Dispatch Email received: 22/5, 08:44
It's currently with UK Mail and expected to be delivered Monday - can't wait! All in all a very swift process.
I broke and cancelled my order for a SS BCB, placed a new order for 42mm Sport SG BSB. Girlfriend says she'll buy me the BCB and ML bands anyway. I just couldn't justify the £600 for the SS. Plus, my girlfriend has ordered herself a 38mm Sport SG BSB, so I'll have someone to use my Watch with!
Hers is slated for 2 - 3 weeks delivery, June 15th - 19th. Mine is slated for 4 - 5 weeks June 29th - July 3rd. BCB band is slated for 1 - 2 weeks, we're holding off on the ML because it's currently at 7 - 8 weeks. Gonna see if we can get it at an Apple Store sooner than that.
Hers is slated for 2 - 3 weeks delivery, June 15th - 19th. Mine is slated for 4 - 5 weeks June 29th - July 3rd. BCB band is slated for 1 - 2 weeks, we're holding off on the ML because it's currently at 7 - 8 weeks. Gonna see if we can get it at an Apple Store sooner than that.
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You know that model has one of the longest lead times, right?
Seems like they're bringing those dates forward though.
Expected delivery is identical to my previous order. All shipping times across the board now seem to be earlier. I don't think the website states 'July' for any model right now.
That was fortunate! Mine is still with UPS at Tamworth. 2 1/2 hrs away
My watch is there too. UPS Tamworth. Still on schedule to deliver Tuesday! Hopefully it will move to the local UPS depot soon.
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Does anybody know if European orders are processed by Apple's European headquarters in Cork/Ireland?
Guess there is no holiday in Ireland tomorrow, right?
Hoping that there will be any movement such as charging credit cards and preparing for dispatch then...
Guess there is no holiday in Ireland tomorrow, right?
Hoping that there will be any movement such as charging credit cards and preparing for dispatch then...
Normally takes a few hours i think ariund lunchtime or shortly after it will be back up and order status wont have changed at all!! Should just be same.
Bear in mind it's a bank holiday tomorrow, so it probably won't be like a "normal" Sunday.
Looks like a UPS plane is due into East Midlands from Philadelphia at approx 9:30 tonight if that helps.
Here's where to check: http://uk.flightaware.com/live/iphone
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I just got an email from Apple about signing up for Apple Watch personal setup. Has anyone else did this ? What exactly is it ? is it worth it?
I very much doubt we will see anything happen tomorrow. The watches come into sycroen (or whatever it's callled) which is in England = bank holiday. And UPS tracking will sit at Tamworth until the early hours of Tursday when you will see them arrive at local depot around 4am and then should go out for delivery around 8am. Therefore if like me it was dispatched Friday don't expect updates till Tuesday and if your still waiting to change from processing it will be Tuesday lunchtime at the earliest.
The majority (not all) on the App Store are saying (including mine) 4-5 weeks delivery. How come mine say 7-9 on my account !!! Sod law I think, maybe I should cancel and reorder thereby getting it 3 weeks earlier lol
What did you order? (was it one of the more popular styles)
When did you order? (before release 24/04 or after)
Where did you order? (different countries are getting different stock at different times)
Also, I think that 7-9 / 5-7 / 4-6 weeks is from the date of order?
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I very much doubt we will see anything happen tomorrow. The watches come into sycroen (or whatever it's callled) which is in England = bank holiday. And UPS tracking will sit at Tamworth until the early hours of Tursday when you will see them arrive at local depot around 4am and then should go out for delivery around 8am. Therefore if like me it was dispatched Friday don't expect updates till Tuesday and if your still waiting to change from processing it will be Tuesday lunchtime at the earliest.
That's in line with my estimates. We may see some changes overnight as part of the processes are automated and don't know / care it's a bank holiday, but probably not.
MarcRumors Forum members are updating status' on here approx every two hours between 12:00 - 23:30 most days.
Why would you cancel? You can have two orders live and cancel whichever doesn't arrive first
I also think it's unlikely that an order placed today would arrive before your pre-order.