Updated my phone already, but some jailbreak system items remained. Had to setup as a new phone, lost a lot of app data. Then my silence switch stopped working, and Apple replaced my phone. So now I'm all setup and ready, but still no watch.
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Updated my phone already, but some jailbreak system items remained. Had to setup as a new phone, lost a lot of app data. Then my silence switch stopped working, and Apple replaced my phone. So now I'm all setup and ready, but still no watch.
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I had this happen to me in the afternoon yesterday as well... I think its like others have said; once the month gets closer, a more specific data/range can be given.
Wow! Think that's the first I've seen of the 42mm.
SO jealous!!
It's not. I and a few others have :01.
Ok - must have been confused - thought it was just the regular SS Link watches with the May 12/13th window start.
Good to see ours getting closer.
Wow! Think that's the first I've seen of the 42mm.
SO jealous!!
I have :02 as well
That's definitely not right. The dollar is much stronger now than it has been in some time, around 12 years now. Dollar/Euro is down to $1.12 or so. Apple has even raised prices over the last few months to match.
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This is misunderstanding what I said. The dollar is much stronger than it was, say, last year, but compared to where it was in (late) February, quite weaker. And I have a feeling Apple doesn't price the items for final until the quarter before the launch maximum due to potential currency exchange instability (See: Ruble). Why? Simple: Its financials are all in dollars. And those exchanges on the FOREX usually require a bank, anyway.
In fact, I just did the math: the dollar is off 6.6% since its high currently against the Euro (Fallout of the Greek election/negotiations between Germany and Syriza combined with the speculation of US interest rate hikes "soon" which have still not yet occurred). And that, my friends, is the markup (7%). Coincidence?
8 May 2014 00:00 UTC - 8 May 2015 17:49 UTC
USD/EUR close:0.89010 low:0.72252 high:0.95280
The point is, Europeans tend to complain too much about Apple having an unfair exchange rate. If you calculate the cost in the most recent quarterly dollar high against the local currency, and apply the VAT, you usually get within 1% of the cost of the item in USD. Any outrage should be directed at Apple when it is a ridiculous premium. However, it usually isn't Apple's fault (Not to sound like an apologist, I've just studied exchange rate purchases for a bit for my own personal buying sprees). If I had to pay the VAT on top of my taxes, at the level of service my government provides, I'd be very angry. But I don't have to pay that-and I don't get the services they get. If the dollar strengthens back to within 7% of parity again, Apple would actually earn more per unit sold in the US than in Europe...
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Could the quarter, wouldn't surprise me if it was even slower than that though. Yes the dollar is weaker lately, relatively, but even now it's basically where it was against the majors AUD, UK, EU in January. The strongest the dollar vs the Euro got was the day they announced the pricing in March and I don't buy it was that day pricing was decided... All multinational companies add padding to allow for fluctuations.
Maybe all this currency and pricing difference talk should be in a separate thread. Apples prices are Apples prices.
Several people received their link band (only) today and are flashing pics on the regular link + watch forum. Reports are coming in that it doesn't pull or snag on your arm hairs which was a slight fear I had.
I'm pretty sure Apple is staging to begin shipping watch + band combos that have not seen any movement yet for a 5/13 (or earlier) delivery.
My question is if they will come from China or from a local distribution center. Is it possible that they could already be on their way?
If they are coming from China...we should be seeing shipping VERY Soon. To my knowledge, Modern Buckles, Leather Loop, Link, and Space Black are the only full combo watches that haven't seen action and had a 4-6 week wait out of the gates. I will be excited when shipping confirmations start flooding in but only relieved when I get my own.
Several people received their link band (only) today and are flashing pics on the regular link + watch forum. Reports are coming in that it doesn't pull or snag on your arm hairs which was a slight fear I had.
I'm pretty sure Apple is staging to begin shipping watch + band combos that have not seen any movement yet for a 5/13 (or earlier) delivery.
My question is if they will come from China or from a local distribution center. Is it possible that they could already be on their way?
If they are coming from China...we should be seeing shipping VERY Soon. To my knowledge, Modern Buckles, Leather Loop, Link, and Space Black are the only full combo watches that haven't seen action and had a 4-6 week wait out of the gates. I will be excited when shipping confirmations start flooding in but only relieved when I get my own.
I thought what we saw previously was "Prepared for Shipment" was when they were about to leave China, then flipped to "Shipped" when the plane was in the air? Then US folks get a cleared for customs when it clears in Anchorage and Canadians get it after it clears Hamilton/Mount Hope (by way of Louisville).
One way to check this, at least with the iPhone 6 preorders, was to go to your support profile page on apple. I'm not sure if watches are being there before they ship, however this gave a serial number which was used as a reference number on UPS or Fedex. You could then track your phone using this, prior to it switching on the site itself.
Yes, I get it, it's just a watch, but I'm tired of waiting. Ugh! I refresh constantly EVERYDAY and still nothing. If any of us are amongst the first wave that gets shipped and are supposed to get it on the 13th ... wouldn't we see a charge more than likely at least today if not Monday on our cards? I'm not sure if they ship on the weekends otherwise I'd say maybe even tomorrow or Sunday even for that matter.
Not really sure if this is the place to post this but it goes with the stainless steel space black.... What are people's thoughts on this color combo. I know I'm going to want a sport band for certain times, but I'd prefer something other black to make it seem more... sporty
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Not really sure if this is the place to post this but it goes with the stainless steel space black.... What are people's thoughts on this color combo. I know I'm going to want a sport band for certain times, but I'd prefer something other black to make it seem more... sporty
Probably good. I got a black sports band for the watch. Got the band, now waiting on the watch.
I would've preferred, I think, a Black Milanese to a link. Maybe they'll be offered some day...or, at least, a Milanese attached to black clasps. Honestly, not worried about the chain getting scratched, so there's less purpose, but there's no reason to have the bands clash so much on the watch. I've seen pictures of it being "not so bad" but not convinced.
I would assuredly recommend sports bands with this if you intend to go to the gym with it. While I still don't have my links, the sports band feels comfortable to hold, and sturdy enough to survive. Not sure I'd want all that metal to get all sweated up.
Not a big fan of the white pin with the black steel. The space gray pin looks pretty black to me. I suspect this might be the cause of the delays actually, if they're coating the pins on all the sports with DLC. I did email Tim Cook asking if that was related. No response (not surprised).
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Not really sure if this is the place to post this but it goes with the stainless steel space black.... What are people's thoughts on this color combo. I know I'm going to want a sport band for certain times, but I'd prefer something other black to make it seem more... sporty
I think the white sports band looks good.