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For me, once the UPS tracking went live it showed "Order processed: Ready for UPS" until the very early morning hours of the scheduled delivery date which was today. It only took 4-5 hours to make it onto a truck for delivery from the time it left Louisville, KY.

I'm in Queens and expect delivery tomorrow. I received shipping notification from Apple at 2:15 p.m. and now awaiting UPS tracking to go live. I'm hoping that I won't get delivery until noon or after. If I can ask, what time was your delivery?
 
Finally!! Just got a shipping e-mail, expected delivery tomorrow. 2 hours ago it was processing, happy that it changed!

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3:04:27 order
38 mm, SGSB, NY
 
I'm in Queens and expect delivery tomorrow. I received shipping notification from Apple at 2:15 p.m. and now awaiting UPS tracking to go live. I'm hoping that I won't get delivery until noon or after. If I can ask, what time was your delivery?

This depends on the route the UPS driver takes in your neighborhood, but in mine it was delivered at 10:33am. I should note that this is earlier than regular UPS shipments come. It would seem there are separate drivers for Next Day Air that come earlier in the morning.
 
I don't know what's "normal", but Apple sent me a shipping notification and tracking number this afternoon that says to expect delivery tomorrow.


Normally when I get a tracking number for UPS then add to UPS site to track some times doesnt show any information. Congrats on you early delivery.
 
You should see something soon. I'm in VA with an order time of 00:05:27 and I was charged (and moved to 'Preparing to Ship') today.

You are sooo lucky! Congrats#
Myslef, 42 Space Gray
xx:05.17
Window 5/13-5/27
Processing still#
 
Brothers and sisters of Space Gray, it's been a lovely ride refreshing these forums, and my order status page, but as of today, I have my 42mm Space Gray Sport on my wrist. I wish everyone still stuck in processing hell the very best of luck and know your spot is coming real soon.

It's an awesome little device, definitely worth the wait.

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SO PURDY! WANT! Congrats!

Apple, why you must put me in processing hell! :(:(:(
 
Brothers and sisters of Space Gray, it's been a lovely ride refreshing these forums, and my order status page, but as of today, I have my 42mm Space Gray Sport on my wrist. I wish everyone still stuck in processing hell the very best of luck and know your spot is coming real soon.

It's an awesome little device, definitely worth the wait.

Hairy arm photo:

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That watch looks good. Definitely going to hold on to my order after that pic.
 
Brothers and sisters of Space Gray, it's been a lovely ride refreshing these forums, and my order status page, but as of today, I have my 42mm Space Gray Sport on my wrist. I wish everyone still stuck in processing hell the very best of luck and know your spot is coming real soon.

It's an awesome little device, definitely worth the wait.

Hairy arm photo:

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It looks really good. Can't wait to get mine!

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Still processing…
 
I got my 1 dollar activation test to make sure my card was active. Apple has still not put the large charge on my card yet... Waiting. And waiting. Does anyone know about how long it takes in between the big charge and the test? I have a 38mm SG ordering from NY with a time of xx:08.
 
I got my 1 dollar activation test to make sure my card was active. Apple has still not put the large charge on my card yet... Waiting. And waiting. Does anyone know about how long it takes in between the big charge and the test? I have a 38mm SG ordering from NY with a time of xx:08.

seems like 90% of these pre-orders were placed b/w xx:02-xx:06. guessing it's gunna be a while for the xx:08 to start shipping. hope i'm wrong. :)
 
seems like 90% of these pre-orders were placed b/w xx:02-xx:06. guessing it's gunna be a while for the xx:08 to start shipping. hope i'm wrong. :)


Hopefully not too long. I hope best for everyone to get their watches soon. I'm in XX:05 and haven't seen anything.
 
Apple adds Insult to Injury during the waiting game. I would HOPE that they know I ordered 2 watches on April 10th at xx:04 (38 SS/Pink) and xx:05 (42 SG). No CC charges on either order. Both still "Processing".

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I had the same reaction — I never received the EOD email and then I get this:
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The Watch is here.
[Buy Now]​
You'd think they'd know I already preordered. It was almost like I took a step backwards.

That was 5 hours ago — this thread said a bunch of planes were about to land. # Now I come back to check my order status and it says "Preparing for Shipment". I had to read that several times be sure I got it right. Then I go to my Discover account and there's a $400+ charge pending. So I guess it really is coming soon.

My order confirmation was xx:05:41 (even though I hit [Buy] much sooner)
42mm Space Gray • 5/13—5/27 • shipping to Chicagoland

This whole thing would've been less stressful if they'd just said I'd get the watch this first week. Why tell me I won't get it for more than a month if it's just going to be a few days after they're "available"? I hope everyone that was in the 4/24—5/8 group has seen movement.

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I've been using the Deliveries app to track my Apple order number. It still told me "Preparing for Shipment" — then I click [View details online] and it says "Shipped" and there's another button to get a UPS tracking number. A half hour ago, the Apple Store sends me a shipment notification that my watch has been shipped. Apple says it should arrive tomorrow, April 29.
 
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time to spread some hope for people in the tristate area. My earlier post said that orders can be charged at any time IN THE US (according to a management team from apple)....not just AK. There is a plane headed to Newark, NJ from Lousiville, scheduled to arrive at 6:21 EST. Maybe some of us NJ/NY/PA people will see some charges soon. Not saying anything definite, just a glimmer of hope :)
 
Really not understanding the line they made. So many people after me are getting shipments, my best friend received his watch today and ordered after me as well.

42mm SG 12:04:36, no EOD, 4-6 week time window.

Anyone left in the :04's with "processing"?
 
Really not understanding the line they made. So many people after me are getting shipments, my best friend received his watch today and ordered after me as well.

42mm SG 12:04:36, no EOD, 4-6 week time window.

Anyone left in the :04's with "processing"?

I am close to you anyway. xx:05:00 and still processing with no CC charge.
 
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