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There's quite a few threads this applies to so rather than posting in each...

I was one of the unlucky ones who didn't receive their Apple Watch on Friday despite ordering within a minute or two of pre-orders going live.

The original order was 42mm SS BSB and then a separate SS band as the former was showing earlier shipping times.

Given the general delays with BSB's, I ordered a 42mm SS WSB on Friday in case they were prolonged...it's now set for "Preparing for Shipment" so I'm hoping for delivery tomorrow. The SS BSB is still "Processing".

So, if you're not fussed about the sports band color then it may be worth you doing the same.

I will of course be cancelling the BSB - hopefully someone else will get there's a bit sooner.

Country: Australia

What was your original shipping estimate? June?
 
I just ordered a SS WSB to see what happens. I'm fine as long as I get it by second week of May. I can just sell my SG 42mm for like $700 this week anyway, wait 2 weeks, and upgrade to SS! #
 
So I placed an order for the 42mm SSWSB through the Japanese Apple store at 11:28am (it's 4:58pm right now) and was just charged a few minutes ago. I can't seem to find the charge on pending charges or anything, but the amount is removed from my "Available Credit". I'm a bit excited.

Take it for what it's worth

Edit: HOLY ****!!!! IT'S PREPARING FOR SHIPMENT
 
I just ordered a SS White Band 42mm on top of the Black band order I made in the first few minutes of the pre order time.

It probably won't make any difference but it does appear that white is moving faster than black. If the white does go out quicker than the black it will prove that the whole pre order/pre favorite process was a total waste of time.
 
So I placed an order for the 42mm SSWSB through the Japanese Apple store at 11:28am (it's 4:58pm right now) and was just charged a few minutes ago. I can't seem to find the charge on pending charges or anything, but the amount is removed from my "Available Credit". I'm a bit excited.

Take it for what it's worth

Edit: HOLY ****!!!! IT'S PREPARING FOR SHIPMENT
Wow, awesome, congrats!
 
I did the same thing. I ordered minutes after the EOD. Hoping to get a charge tomorrow or so for my WSB, if that happens I am going to be contacting the apple rep that guaranteed me that no ones June orders were being delivered before teir 1 and demanding a BSB for free since he did say he guaranteed me about the ordering process. Also the manager I spoke with told me the same thing the rep did so you guys who placed the order should do the same.


I'm in Southern California by the way

Orginal order
42SSBSB XX:04:30 April 10th

Second order 42SSWSB 11:50PM April 23rd

You won't get squat from them, and you don't deserve anything either. Jesus
 
For what it's worth...

I ordered a SS WSB 42mm from the east coast at 3:13 am on 4/24, and have seen no charges or activity at all. (Similar to others, I ordered the WSB because I'm worried my BSB won't ship for a long time)

I've traded one purgatory for two.
 
So I placed an order for the 42mm SSWSB through the Japanese Apple store at 11:28am (it's 4:58pm right now) and was just charged a few minutes ago. I can't seem to find the charge on pending charges or anything, but the amount is removed from my "Available Credit". I'm a bit excited.

Take it for what it's worth

Edit: HOLY ****!!!! IT'S PREPARING FOR SHIPMENT

lol, what the hell?! So if you have a problem with the watch, do you still deal with America Apple, or do you have to call the reps in Japan? Seems a little weird.

Also, is the Japan watch preloaded with Japanese software? Whats your plan of action if it is? Restore to English?
 
lol, what the hell?! So if you have a problem with the watch, do you still deal with America Apple, or do you have to call the reps in Japan? Seems a little weird.

Also, is the Japan watch preloaded with Japanese software? Whats your plan of action if it is? Restore to English?

You can deal with any Apple Store
 
lol, what the hell?! So if you have a problem with the watch, do you still deal with America Apple, or do you have to call the reps in Japan? Seems a little weird.

Also, is the Japan watch preloaded with Japanese software? Whats your plan of action if it is? Restore to English?


when you start the watch for the first time, you got to choose system language, same like with the new iPhone or iPad.
 
I went ahead and just ordered the SS 42 WSB- let's see if this moves before my Leather Loop


I think I may be going this route, as my Blue Leather Loop could take forever to get here.

May keep the white band, but I understand I can get a swap for a black band as soon as they are in stores?

By the way, first post in these forums ever. Been reading for a little while

Thanks
 
lol, what the hell?! So if you have a problem with the watch, do you still deal with America Apple, or do you have to call the reps in Japan? Seems a little weird.



Also, is the Japan watch preloaded with Japanese software? Whats your plan of action if it is? Restore to English?


Like others have said, you pick the language while you set it up. I should be able to use any Apple Store. I've used the stores here when I've had problems with products I've bought in the U.S.
 
Seems like they really allocate it by country, not by demand. I've ordered mine in German store on 10/4 and guess what - it's still processing. Like I mentioned in some other posts I don't mind the wait (ok, maybe a little bit :p) but seeing people who get it shipped within a day after order makes me a bit upset (I'm happy for you guys, though :D).
 
I'm starting to see that as well. I'm pretty upset as the ones I bought on the U.S. Store are still processing (but I didn't get in until the second wave so that's on me). Seeing as the Japan one still says that it won't ship until June (even though it's preparing) I'm going to hold off on getting my GFs from there.
 
Yup, these are moving fast.

Ordered Sunday (Apr 26), flipped to Preparing this morning (Apr 27), shipped this afternoon for delivery on Wednesday (Apr 29) to Canada.

38 SG sport ordered 4/10 xx:16 never moved an inch, so I cancelled that one.
 

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Yup, these are moving fast.

Ordered Sunday (Apr 26), flipped to Preparing this morning (Apr 27), shipped this afternoon for delivery on Wednesday (Apr 29) to Canada.

38 SG sport ordered 4/10 xx:16 never moved an inch, so I cancelled that one.

Congrats man! My 42mm isn't moving at all
 
The 42MM SS WSB I ordered in Australia on Friday evening arrived about 15 minutes ago (10:45am on Tuesday)

The 42MM SS BSB I ordered on Apr 10th has been cancelled.
 
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