Apple begins shipping space gray, space black Watch orders with link bracelets, modern buckles
Customers who ordered space gray or space black Apple Watches have begun to receive notifications that their new devices are being readied for shipment, as have those who chose models with a link bracelet or modern buckle.
Apple continues to ship Watches ahead of schedule.
A number of AppleInsider readers have tipped us to the shipment notifications, which began appearing Tuesday afternoon. Shipping of the more complicated models --?both the space gray and space black versions feature an additional anodizing step, while the link bracelet is an intricate design --?indicates that Apple could be on the verge of catching up with initial demand.
Few space gray or space black models have shipped thus far, even for those who ordered the device at midnight on launch day. This has caused consternation for some buyers who have seen other variants, often ordered after their own, arrive earlier.
Internationally, Apple has continued to ship Watches ahead of schedule. Sport units previously slated for a June delivery are being prepared for shipment.
There is still no word on when the Watch may be available in Apple's own retail stores, though its debut is expected to come sometime this summer. Consumers looking to pick up a Watch immediately can head to one of a handful of boutiques around the world --?such as Colette in Paris --?that have stock on hand.
Apple continues to ship Watches ahead of schedule.
A number of AppleInsider readers have tipped us to the shipment notifications, which began appearing Tuesday afternoon. Shipping of the more complicated models --?both the space gray and space black versions feature an additional anodizing step, while the link bracelet is an intricate design --?indicates that Apple could be on the verge of catching up with initial demand.
Few space gray or space black models have shipped thus far, even for those who ordered the device at midnight on launch day. This has caused consternation for some buyers who have seen other variants, often ordered after their own, arrive earlier.
Internationally, Apple has continued to ship Watches ahead of schedule. Sport units previously slated for a June delivery are being prepared for shipment.
There is still no word on when the Watch may be available in Apple's own retail stores, though its debut is expected to come sometime this summer. Consumers looking to pick up a Watch immediately can head to one of a handful of boutiques around the world --?such as Colette in Paris --?that have stock on hand.
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I assume that means the second batch of SGs - I'm fortunate to have gotten mine delivered on release day
I assume that means the second batch of SGs - I'm fortunate to have gotten mine delivered on release day
I foolishly delayed ordering until 3:30 AM on April 10th, so I'm still waiting.
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(for the 5th time this morning...)
Still June for me (42, SB, Link) sigh.
Just need to figure out the best way to do that. I guess j could sell on eBay.
But I am perplexed as to why their inventory estimates are so out of line with reality, this far after the launch. But good to see them finally catching up with demand.
So you're perplexed. What's a synonym? Puzzled? Worried? Confused? How about concerned?
That's it, concerned. That Apple don't know what they're doing, or they're witholding information, or lying . . .
How about the possibility that the variables of their component supplies are essentially unpredictable, "this far" (less than three weeks) after the launch?
You're concerned. We have a word that goes with that.
Or did you mean a stainless steel watch with a different band option?
I ordered my stainless black at 12:02 April 10th and I received a May ship date.
I ordered a Space Gray Sport 42 but then cancelled. I'm going to wait for Gen. 2. I don't wear watches very often anyway. Next year the platform will have matured and become more useful. I'm happy for you early adopters though.
You're the first person I've seen to have claimed they got their watch with link band on launch day.
Or did you mean a stainless steel watch with a different band option?
I ordered my stainless black at 12:02 April 10th and I received a May ship date.
Yeah, I think he meant SS with non SS band. I have heard of some SS with link bracelets that shipped yesterday. To my knowledge, no black SS with link bracelets have shipped yet. I also ordered my black SS with link bracelet on April 10th at 12:05 AM and I'm in the May 13-27 bracket too. But I'm out of the country May 16-25. I have a feeling the black SS link watches won't start shipping until next week. But I hope I am wrong.
I ordered a Space Gray Sport 42 but then cancelled. I'm going to wait for Gen. 2. I don't wear watches very often anyway. Next year the platform will have matured and become more useful. I'm happy for you early adopters though.
I thought about that and then went, screw it, life's too short and there's the resale market.
My observation in tech is there's always better on the horizon....
Plus, while I sometimes wear a wristwatch for work (I handle hazardous biological and chemical items where touching anything is a no-no), this isn't a watch anymore than my iPhone is a pocket watch, though they both can display the time.... IMHO anyway.
It seems some models have great availability.
I'm pretty sure by "SG" he meant Space Gray which would be a sport model and NOT have the link bracelet.
My feelings as well. I've been reading about apple patents for the past 4-5 years...I don't want to wait any longer for it. Besides I want notifications on my wrist.
Tired of women looking at my phone like its the damn New York stock exchange.
I thought about that and then went, screw it, life's too short and there's the resale market.
I don't resell any of my tech stuff. I give it away. This last weekend I put a perfectly good iMac 20" core duo (2006) on the curb. It was gone in a couple of minutes. Usually I hand down my used iPhones and iPads to family , employees or friends.