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Not lying and didn't alter the image any at all, other than blotting out my info.

How long does it usually take from preparing for shipment to shipped? It has been over 7 hours so far and still just preparing
 
I have to say that I am skeptical of the OP. I don't go around just calling people liars, but there are two things that make me skeptical here. And both come from looking at the image attached showing the order...

First, I looked at the distance between "Ordered On" and "Order Number". In the image provided, there are only 9 pixels separating them. On my image, there are 11 pixels separating them. Other images I have found that people have posted also have 11 pixels separating them. Now, perhaps this was just due to scaling the image...however, the height of the text "Order Number" is 9 pixels in both images. That suggests to me that the "Ordered On" was modified and pasted in to the image, 2 pixels too close to "Order Number". That alone wouldn't be enough to make me too skeptical...as images can get distorted. However......

Second, I noticed the "1" in the year "2015". On my order shows a san-serif font for the date...the "1" does not have a "foot" at the bottom. It is just a line that ends. But in the OP image, the "1" appears to be a serif font and has a "foot" at the bottom. I rather doubt that Apple changed the font of their order confirmations between April 10 and April 27. The "2" and the "5" also look distinctly different as well.

Again, I'm not gonna say the OP is flat out lying...but these subtle things certainly raise reasonable doubt in my mind. Particularly in a world where digital manipulation is so easy...

I included my order page for comparison. In particular, note the "1" in both "April 10" and "2015".


You are using Windows. He is using a Mac. Windows and Mac use different types of font rendering.
 
Second, I noticed the "1" in the year "2015". On my order shows a san-serif font for the date...the "1" does not have a "foot" at the bottom. It is just a line that ends. But in the OP image, the "1" appears to be a serif font and has a "foot" at the bottom. I rather doubt that Apple changed the font of their order confirmations between April 10 and April 27. The "2" and the "5" also look distinctly different as well.
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Easy... there are other screenshots on these forums with "feet" on the "1"s.

https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/21089049/
 
Not lying and didn't alter the image any at all, other than blotting out my info.

How long does it usually take from preparing for shipment to shipped? It has been over 7 hours so far and still just preparing


My sincere apologies to you (and everyone) for any slander. I completely neglected to consider the differences in appearance between Mac and Windows.

When I was looking at the image, it was perhaps easier to believe the image was altered rather than that your watch jumping the line so drastically.

Stupid Apple Watch mania. I feel like a true jerk. Time to unplug and spend some time the family!

Again, my apologies to you. And congratulations on the early shipment of your watch!
 
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**UPDATE**

Every thing is still on track for it to be delivered today by 10:30 AM, less than 24 hours after my card was charged, and a mere 10 days from when I ordered.

Interestingly enough, my friend in town who has a SS SBS got hers via UPS that had a USA scan, followed by Louisville, KY.

My Sport SBS came from Ontario, and went to FT. Worth.
 
That is crazy! I will say that I am to in Texas. Central Time. And Dallas/Ft Worth at that. I'm still waiting for my watch but that's because I ordered the Stainless Steel Space Black 42mm. No movements on those just yet. I'm curious as to how many people got watches in TX to begin with. Either way I can't wait to receive mine. And I'm hoping it gets here soon. 5/13 - 5/27 Fingers crossed I'll be on one of the first shipments. I ordered at 3:03CST Got confirmation a minute later.
 
That is crazy! I will say that I am to in Texas. Central Time. And Dallas/Ft Worth at that. I'm still waiting for my watch but that's because I ordered the Stainless Steel Space Black 42mm. No movements on those just yet. I'm curious as to how many people got watches in TX to begin with. Either way I can't wait to receive mine. And I'm hoping it gets here soon. 5/13 - 5/27 Fingers crossed I'll be on one of the first shipments. I ordered at 3:03CST Got confirmation a minute later.

My friend here in town got that same watch for pre-order, and hers came in yesterday.
 
check it out , :D

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Lol, I canceled my 42 SS BS order and reordered a 42 SG on the 29th. Should I reordered the 42 SS BS just too see what happens?
 
I thought maybe the OP was just a fluke...



Mine will hopefully have tracking today (fingers crossed)
 

People should be infuriated over this. The entire point of the preorder system was to fulfill orders in a fair, orderly manner. If this is true, it is a huge slap in the face for the rest of us who ordered 17 days before OP*. That's insane.

*Who, despite this, I'm still happy for.
 
I didnt think the sports came in a square box. thought those came in a long flat box. photoshop maybe?
check it out , :D

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would anyone know why my applecare+ on 2 watches were showing up on my CC statement but as of yesterday afternoon have fallen off?
 
I didnt think the sports came in a square box. thought those came in a long flat box. photoshop maybe?


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would anyone know why my applecare+ on 2 watches were showing up on my CC statement but as of yesterday afternoon have fallen off?


Apple Watch Sport does come in a long, narrow box - it seemed almost like a long box of business cards, when it arrived from UPS.

I know this because I had mine 4/24, returned it to Apple and ordered my 38ML on 4/27 which, ironically, is prep'd for shipment.
 
That's what i thought.
Apple Watch Sport does come in a long, narrow box - it seemed almost like a long box of business cards, when it arrived from UPS.

I know this because I had mine 4/24, returned it to Apple and ordered my 38ML on 4/27 which, ironically, is prep'd for shipment.
 
Just came in!

April 27th ordered, May 6th charged, May 7th delivered.
 

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My friend here in town got that same watch for pre-order, and hers came in yesterday.

VERY doubtful. These watches haven't seen any shipping at all. There is a consolidated thread on the particular model I ordered of which no one has gotten this watch yet. Maybe a Space Grey watch yes, but Black Stainless Steel, I think not. Attached is the watch I was talking about. I can't wait to recieve this bad boy! ;) $1,200 well spent, I hope!
 

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VERY doubtful. These watches haven't seen any shipping at all. There is a consolidated thread on the particular model I ordered of which no one has gotten this watch yet. Maybe a Space Grey watch yes, but Black Stainless Steel, I think not. Attached is the watch I was talking about. I can't wait to recieve this bad boy! ;) $1,200 well spent, I hope!


you are wrong. they have shipped some. saw one yesterday from a customer at work who said he got it about 3 days ago. also someone posted their pics on reddit when they got theirs.
 
you are wrong. they have shipped some. saw one yesterday from a customer at work who said he got it about 3 days ago. also someone posted their pics on reddit when they got theirs.

Ima call bravo Sierra on this. No one has them outside of those that received them from Apple for preview and press and special favors.
 
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