I'm not sure it has anything to do with factors within Apple's control. My guess is something went wrong with the manufacturing of the leather loops. Maybe the leather was prone to splitting? Or maybe it was too rough around the edges? (Based on some of the leather loops I saw during my try on). One way or another, Apple wasn't satisfied with the quality of the leather loops and forced the manufacturer to change their production process accordingly.
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The SS Apple Watch Leather Loop update thread
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I'm not sure it has anything to do with factors within Apple's control. My guess is something went wrong with the manufacturing of the leather loops. Maybe the leather was prone to splitting? Or maybe it was too rough around the edges? (Based on some of the leather loops I saw during my try on). One way or another, Apple wasn't satisfied with the quality of the leather loops and forced the manufacturer to change their production process accordingly.
Who knows, but I'm sure once they get going on them the reasoning will be learned...
Obviously they produced some cause they're in all the stores for people to try on. Maybe people that have tried them on can chime in?
Or if someone goes into a store and tries one on in the future they could take a look at the leather loop and see how it's held up after all the try ons...
Either way, I am sure the reasoning behind the delay will be known. May not be directly from Apple, possibly a reliable source...
You really are sure of an awful lot of things today.
I'm sure you have nothing better to do, troll. Took a look at your blog, noticed first few things are so negative. No wonder you're being negative here... you can't help it
I'm sure you have nothing better to do, troll. Took a look at your blog, noticed first few things are so negative. No wonder you're being negative here... you can't help it
You got me. I'm a total troll. Guilty as charged.
I'm quite relaxed. It's just funny when some people enter into this thread as utter know-it-alls. So amusing.
Anyway, back on topic.
I'm quite relaxed. It's just funny when some people enter into this thread as utter know-it-alls. So amusing.
Anyway, back on topic.
I've tried one on in the store, just last week. It seemed to be holding up great, looked like new. Made me glad I chose it for sure. It was also the most comfortable of all the ones I tried (SS link, Milanese, sport). It's gonna be great when (if...
) we get them.I'm sorry you find it so very difficult to accept that others have opinions other than yours, and amazingly enough - a lot of those people are not trolls. So, as someone else has said - get off that high horse of yours.
And back on topic - It will be interesting to see what is going on with the leather loop orders, and the modern buckle orders. I suspect they'll just ship "at some point" and we'll never know the reason why. Because... Apple.
I think that everyone that ordered the leather loop did so because that was the band they really wanted. Some folks don't care that they won't have an 
Watch on the 24th and others do. Apple should have indicated that the leather loop models would not be available on the 24th so that people that wanted the watch on the 24th could make a different choice. Apple chose not to do that and it has caused some folks to be upset and I think they have a right to be. I ordered mine later, so I am not expecting to see mine until June, but I understand the desire to be one of the first to have a new device.
Watch on the 24th and others do. Apple should have indicated that the leather loop models would not be available on the 24th so that people that wanted the watch on the 24th could make a different choice. Apple chose not to do that and it has caused some folks to be upset and I think they have a right to be. I ordered mine later, so I am not expecting to see mine until June, but I understand the desire to be one of the first to have a new device.I think that everyone that ordered the leather loop did so because that was the band they really wanted. Some folks don't care that they won't have an
THEY DID, JESUS CHRIST MARY AND JOSEPH. Before you even pressed your finger print to pay, it showed the delivery window.
I'm sorry you find it so very difficult to accept that others have opinions other than yours, and amazingly enough - a lot of those people are not trolls. So, as someone else has said - get off that high horse of yours.
And back on topic - It will be interesting to see what is going on with the leather loop orders, and the modern buckle orders. I suspect they'll just ship "at some point" and we'll never know the reason why. Because... Apple.
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Don't say that in front of WilliamG,
And I want my Aunt Sally to be known as Uncle Sally tomorrow. Which one of the two is more likely to happen tomorrow at this point? ###
They should have made it clear before online ordering began, not after. This would have allowed individuals to approach the middle of the night ordering differently.
They could have had a handful, and sold out immediately.
Who is to say they didn't?
And who is to say they did? There could have been far fewer complaints is Apple handled this launch differently. Of course, some will never have a bad word to say about Apple.
I never said they did. My point is, unless you know for certain, you have no right to assume.
Just look how assume is spelled
This is an internet message board that is based around rumors and speculation. If you are looking for nothing but facts, you are in the wrong place.
Jumping in, ordered 42mm Bright Blue, stamped at 3:13.....and really annoyed that of my three choices I picked the one with NO STOCK or movement at all.....but besides turning into a distracted thread reader all day now.....is anybody happy the we picked one of the least popular combinations? I am....I certainly don't expect to be unique ordering a product for the masses, but I like the idea that when a see a watch in the wild it in all likelyhood won't look like mine!
Hi everyone I ordered the 42 SS bone leather loop at 5:03 on the 10/4 here in Australia. Still no change on my order just yet! But a lot of people did recieve their sport models this morning and also SS with sport bands. But there has been word of delays with the SS black sports band. I called apple to check on my order and spoke to a friendly chap that said my order is all good and it should ship out earlier than my expected ship date of 12/5. It's nice to see other fellow leather loop buyers in the same boat! I'm sure it will be more exciting when we get them after the wait!! P.s I also tried on the leather loop in store twice and it was very comfortable but did look a little worn down the second time I went in.
I ordered the 42 SS bone leather loop at 5:03 on the 10/4 here in Australia. Still no change on my order just yet! But a lot of people did recieve their sport models this morning and also SS with sport bands. But there has been word of delays with the SS black sports band. I called apple to check on my order and spoke to a friendly chap that said my order is all good and it should ship out earlier than my expected ship date of 12/5. It's nice to see other fellow leather loop buyers in the same boat! I'm sure it will be more exciting when we get them after the wait!! P.s I also tried on the leather loop in store twice and it was very comfortable but did look a little worn down the second time I went in.