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The SS Apple Watch Leather Loop update thread
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Still no change here, looks like Friday is definately out the window.
I'm still hopeful that the first orders will get them before the end of April... but that may be false optimism.
I'm still hopeful that the first orders will get them before the end of April... but that may be false optimism.
Were there any 4/24-5/8 pre orders for the leather loop? I'm curious to see when the first ones prepare for shipment but I assume it will be end of april / beginning of may rather than later
Choosing which band is like a lottery, dates mean nothing. Those of us who ordered the watch with the leather loop got the short end of the stick and waited up to get our orders in for nothing.
Exactly this for me in the UK - 180mm wrist and ordered large blue loop. No movement on it.
Annoyingly I originally went with a black sport band but just missed the launch window so decided to cancel and just get the loop because I thought I'd prefer the blue sports band. Now having seen the blue in person I'm not so sure, plus there's a reasonable change the sports band would have arrived sooner... Oh well, no point cancelling and going back now so just have to wait it out. I am hoping that they beat the estimates though!
Unfortunately, I ordered the SS with black leather loop, then a sport band separately. If I would have know these were an immediate 4-6 week wait, 1) I wouldn't have bothered to stay up and order 2 minutes after the store opened, and 2) I would have ordered a different band combo in the first place and waited for the leather loop. Oh well, nothing is going to change the shipping time so I'll just wait over here in the corner...
Exactly what I did and wished I would would have done.
42mm SS Black Leather Loop confirmed at 3:02 est. Still processing.
Exact same for me too in the UK, I have a 180mm wrist and ordered the 42mm SS with the Large Blue Leather Loop on the 18th after not being able to get a try-on appointment any sooner (I wanted to make sure it fitted OK).
Still processing, no card charge, no AEOD and a rough 'June' date for dispatch.
Still no update on my 42mm,SS,Leather Loop
I hate it so much.
I could have bought a stupid sport band and ordered a leather loop in June.
This is so stupid.
I'm sorry for posting, but I'm really upset.
No Mail, No CC charged, no change. Nothing.
I might even cancel before my vacation in May.
I hate it so much.
I could have bought a stupid sport band and ordered a leather loop in June.
This is so stupid.
I'm sorry for posting, but I'm really upset.
No Mail, No CC charged, no change. Nothing.
I might even cancel before my vacation in May.
I'm wondering if it wouldn't be easier to cancel and order a new one with the sport band, would probably get it quicker at this point.
What is frustrating to me is that I ordered 42 ss with blue leather loop and then an additional black sport band......If I would have done it the reverse way.....I'd be getting it delivered tomorrow.....just doesn't seem right or fair to me......I said it in another thread......but apple should have put up notices on the watch page which watch configurations would not be available on the 24th in advance......that way we could have adjusted our orders accordingly.....
Why cancel? Just order the new combination you prefer and which ever ships first then cancel the other one?
I just ordered another 42 SS with white sport band. We'll see which one ships first! At this point, with no info on why the leather loops aren't shipping I'll just take a shot at another model and order the loop later. I figure it can't hurt I can always cancel one...
Apple's lack of communication has just been terrible. I'm in the same boat. 42mm SS + black leather loop. 12:03am PT. No movement. Same with my wife's 38mm + modern buckle.
Apple really did not make it clear some models simply wouldn't be available on 4/24.
Apple really did not make it clear some models simply wouldn't be available on 4/24.
It's not that I cannot order whatever watch I like.
Apple should have:
a) Communicated that some combinations might be limited or take longer to produce
b) Give me an estimate after two weeks that states that my order will be delayed and I might change my order
c) Should NOT use "first come, first serve". Even if it sounds unfair to most.
If I order a custom BMW, I know that my order will take month.
If Apple wants to sell diversified products, they should NOT say "Available April 24th".
I think that a lottery approach that starts 3 days after pre-order and tells people that they do not have a chance is way more acceptable.
If I start ordering multiple watches to get at least one, I take away chances from other people for a product I do not want.
I am NOT willing to become a scalper just to sell a model after I received the "correct" one.
Apple should have:
a) Communicated that some combinations might be limited or take longer to produce
b) Give me an estimate after two weeks that states that my order will be delayed and I might change my order
c) Should NOT use "first come, first serve". Even if it sounds unfair to most.
If I order a custom BMW, I know that my order will take month.
If Apple wants to sell diversified products, they should NOT say "Available April 24th".
I think that a lottery approach that starts 3 days after pre-order and tells people that they do not have a chance is way more acceptable.
If I start ordering multiple watches to get at least one, I take away chances from other people for a product I do not want.
I am NOT willing to become a scalper just to sell a model after I received the "correct" one.
I'm tempted, but I seriously doubt a June delivery ordered now will arrive before the 4-6 week leather loops...