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What if I order 38mm Stainless Steel today...
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Ordered 4/24
after not receiving orginal order 42mm SS Classic buckle, I cancelled and late in the day of 4/24 I ordered 38mm SS Classic buckle. I orginally received shipment dates of 5/28-June then 5/20-5/28, then this afternoon received email from Apple and UPS stating watch shipped and will receive tomorrow 4/28 between 2-6. I live in NY
after not receiving orginal order 42mm SS Classic buckle, I cancelled and late in the day of 4/24 I ordered 38mm SS Classic buckle. I orginally received shipment dates of 5/28-June then 5/20-5/28, then this afternoon received email from Apple and UPS stating watch shipped and will receive tomorrow 4/28 between 2-6. I live in NY
White only or black as well? I'm noticing roughly equal distribution between white and black on here in the 38mm
originally ordered a 42mm SG Sport on 4/10 12:03am PST - got a may 20 - june 1st shipping estimate.
Now that everyone's receiving theirs - even the exact same model as mine (and had ordered in the same window) - I was really frustrated. I looked at the 38mm SS white sport band, and it came to about $200 more than the SG Sport 42mm. I haven't been to an apple store to try any watches on, so I've been flip flopping on the size of the watch - my wrist is right in the middle size... barely sticks out from under a credit card, so I think I could go either way, 38/42.
so on 4/27 I ordered a 38mm SS white, and it gave me a june 3rd estimate for shipping - but it switched to "preparing for shipment" tonight!
So I guess I'll be getting it this week - by Friday probably. If it feels too small, I'll return it and wait for my space grey sport, and if i miss the shiny Stainless steel too much I'll exchange it for a 42mm SS - by the time my space grey sport ships, they should have them in store... right?
Canada, by the way.
Now that everyone's receiving theirs - even the exact same model as mine (and had ordered in the same window) - I was really frustrated. I looked at the 38mm SS white sport band, and it came to about $200 more than the SG Sport 42mm. I haven't been to an apple store to try any watches on, so I've been flip flopping on the size of the watch - my wrist is right in the middle size... barely sticks out from under a credit card, so I think I could go either way, 38/42.
so on 4/27 I ordered a 38mm SS white, and it gave me a june 3rd estimate for shipping - but it switched to "preparing for shipment" tonight!
So I guess I'll be getting it this week - by Friday probably. If it feels too small, I'll return it and wait for my space grey sport, and if i miss the shiny Stainless steel too much I'll exchange it for a 42mm SS - by the time my space grey sport ships, they should have them in store... right?
Canada, by the way.
Sorry was thinking since the topic is about the 38mm it was apparent what size I ordered. I'm in the USA.
I ordered mine this past Sunday,I have a ship date of May 29th-June 6th. I'm in Florida.
What does piss me off is someone last night said he ordered the same watch yesterday morning and it was already shipping last night to be delivered today. He was in California.
I swear there is some guy at Apple that has all the orders on a board and just throws darts at them to pick which order is next.
No, someone above whose order just changed to preparing for shipment had a window beginning on June 3rd
I ordered a 38mm SS WSB at 10:45pm EST. Shows June 1-12 shipping window. No movement at all today.
Update
So I placed an order for a 38mm SS sport black band on the 27th this month hoping that I would have similar outcomes like others on this thread. Alas to no avail its still on "Processing" song with my original order that was placed on lunch day Sport space grey.
So what do you think should I just see what comes in first?
Sport SG Delivers: May 13 - May 27
Stainless Steel BSB Delivers: May 29 - Jun 11
Im having second thoughts on what I really want, I work in the health care field for most of my time so thats what initially attracted me to the Sport. However, I do also work in the fashion industry as well from time to time, and was thinking that the Stainless Steel is a much better fit, being most versatile. I did try it on on the store both fit my taste and style. I just don't know which one I should keep now...
If the sport comes in before the SS it will pass the 13 day return policy so I would be able to try them both at the same time... Lets hope this isn't the case.
In short: You guys think I should just hope that they both come in roughly the same time so I can see what better suits me then sell the other? Maybe enough to buy another band? I mean the Space Grey is still dressy, very slick. I don't know. At this point I'm just ranting and typing down my thoughts.
So I placed an order for a 38mm SS sport black band on the 27th this month hoping that I would have similar outcomes like others on this thread. Alas to no avail its still on "Processing" song with my original order that was placed on lunch day Sport space grey.
So what do you think should I just see what comes in first?
Sport SG Delivers: May 13 - May 27
Stainless Steel BSB Delivers: May 29 - Jun 11
Im having second thoughts on what I really want, I work in the health care field for most of my time so thats what initially attracted me to the Sport. However, I do also work in the fashion industry as well from time to time, and was thinking that the Stainless Steel is a much better fit, being most versatile. I did try it on on the store both fit my taste and style. I just don't know which one I should keep now...
If the sport comes in before the SS it will pass the 13 day return policy so I would be able to try them both at the same time... Lets hope this isn't the case.
In short: You guys think I should just hope that they both come in roughly the same time so I can see what better suits me then sell the other? Maybe enough to buy another band? I mean the Space Grey is still dressy, very slick. I don't know. At this point I'm just ranting and typing down my thoughts.
I am in a similar situation. Except SS watch got here first. Had it a day now. I've been really pleased with the SS and think it's more versatile. I'm leaning towards keeping it. SG sport is nice too and obviously it comes down to what you like best but I'm now in the SS camp. (A few messages back Laurlaur576 gave a bunch of reasons that began to sway me.)
If you do sell the Sport you prob will make up most of the difference also.
I would like to know this as well. I'm also giving up hope on my 38mm SG BSB, and wants to order a SS instead
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I am in a similar situation. Except SS watch got here first. Had it a day now. I've been really pleased with the SS and think it's more versatile. I'm leaning towards keeping it. SG sport is nice too and obviously it comes down to what you like best but I'm now in the SS camp. (A few messages back Laurlaur576 gave a bunch of reasons that began to sway me.)
If you do sell the Sport you prob will make up most of the difference also.
When did you order your SS and what color band did you get?
4/10 38mm Sg sport ship date 5/13-5/27 in processing
4/25 38mm SS classic received 4/28
I am in a similar situation. Except SS watch got here first. Had it a day now. I've been really pleased with the SS and think it's more versatile. I'm leaning towards keeping it. SG sport is nice too and obviously it comes down to what you like best but I'm now in the SS camp. (A few messages back Laurlaur576 gave a bunch of reasons that began to sway me.)
If you do sell the Sport you prob will make up most of the difference also.
What key points do you think thats makes you lean towards the SS rather than if you had the Sport? In your own opinion that is...
I was thinking the same sell it on craigslist before the return date to see if anyone wants it and maybe get ($) an extra band out of it and be 10x happy!
I originally went with SG because the price was more reasonable for a 1st gen product and I liked the style (better than the other sports). If I was going to use it solely for working out, I'd still go sport.
The SS feels more substantive though and less of a toy. I'm used to a heavy watch so I liked the inc weight even it is only a few grams. Overall though it is more versatile in that I can wear it to work or more casual very seamlessly. I also liked the sapphire crystal aspect. Scratches in the SS case can be more easily rubbed out. I think there will be more band options too even third party.
I get the sense that the band insertion track will be more durable on the SS model. Someone posted on MR some of the out of warranty coverage for the sport and one of the things was wear w the band insertion tracks. I see this being a bigger problem w the sport than SS. Although Apple says the bands are interchangeable between SS and sport, I think the mixed metal combo might cause problems. Not sure if I'm using the right terms and it just an opinion perhaps not based on science.
I also wasn't sure how much I'd use the watch as I basically ordered it sight unseen like many of us. Having used it one day I see its value enough to justify the expense. (I do think it is overpriced though) In the end I like the SS look better and it has more pros overall for me. Enough to justify the premium pricing.
My two cents. I think I could be happy with either but the SS prob suits my needs better. Until next year when the new model comes out.