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First Apple Watch orders now ‘shipped’ to customers for Friday delivery

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Apple has now started sending delivery notifications to customers that their Apple Watch orders have ‘shipped’, ready for the launch tomorrow. Many users on Twitter are tweeting their orders to show that the status has changed to shipped (or dispatched, internationally).

Customers can now track their orders as they go out for delivery. So far, it seems that only US orders have entered this stage. Shipping notifications for international customers in the launch countries are likely to follow soon.

The launch of Apple Watch has been muddled. Although Apple Stores will not be offering the Watch at retail until June at the earliest, some fashion boutiques will have stock. Online orders remain severely back-ordered but Apple says that some orders will ship earlier than they first expected. Somewhat contradictorily, some customers have received vague ‘we are working on your order’ notifications from Apple.

Update: Readers reporting international shipping too!

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  1. Sven Lamers (@capfuji) - 9 years ago

    My Watch shipped half an hour ago for delivery tomorrow. I’m from Germany.

  2. Julian (@thejulianw) - 9 years ago

    Shipping confirmation received in Germany ;)

  3. And im sitting here with 8:05 order still processing (24/4-8/5, 42 Black Classic) and i got that stupid letter… Unfair on so many levels. The least i think can hope for is next week or the one after that.

    • Walter Tizzano - 9 years ago

      there’s nothing unfair with that, unless you receive it AFTER the 8/5

      • Dannis Becker said that hes estimates were 4-6 weeks on a 38 Sport White, and his getting that this fridays. Estimates double the duration of mine and getting there before me… I guess im just jalouse

      • sturoth42 - 9 years ago

        Wrong. Companies should know how many orders they have and how much stock to give a two week span for shipping is wrong they should be able to tell you a shipping day within 2-5 business days and not be so vague

      • I suppose it could be unfair when your 4/24-5/8 order is processing while your friend’s JUNE order is shipping for Friday…right? I hate this launch.

      • It certainly doesn’t look like first in first out. I looks like first it last out

    • Scott Peach - 9 years ago

      Agreed. I have the exact same order, made in the early AM of first day of order (stainless, black classic buckle) and I have same processing time. I was told by Apple this morning that the time is not changing yet, and that was a very popular order. I would have loved to go with another band, but their sizes run very small. Not much option for those of us with large wrists.

  4. Dennis Becker - 9 years ago

    I’ve also received my shipping email (42mm Sport Green) with delivery scheduled for friday (via UPS) – and I’m from Germany. :)

    Also, my second watch order (which was first stated as delivered in 4-6 weeks) was sent out today and will arrive tomorrow as well (38mm Sport White). So it seems Apple was very careful with their time estimates.

    • Dieter Krieftewirth - 9 years ago

      Ah! My 42mm stainless steel was also slated for a delivery within 4-6 weeks(Germany). So “maybe” I “might” get mine next week, “perhaps”? (pun intended) ;)

      Keeping my hopes up! ;)

    • Got the shiping confirmation too this morning (42mm Grey Sport, Germany). Tracking Nummer not yet working with UPS but if they don’t screw it up it should indeed arrive tomorrow :-)

  5. shoelayce - 9 years ago

    My order has been shipped, in France. Ordered Space Grey Sport at 9:01. :)

  6. Max (@mnxsc) - 9 years ago

    Got my notification by the Apple Store App a few minutes ago. Will get it tomorrow! :)

    • tenormasta - 9 years ago

      Lucky….
      Woke up this morning and the pending charge in my bank account is no longer there but still shows “Preparing For Shipment.” WTF?!!

      • tenormasta - 9 years ago

        Actually, I take that back. My status changed to “Shipped.”
        Pre-ordered SG Sport right at midnight PST. ^_^

      • tenormasta - 9 years ago

        FYI, everyone. No official delivery date but it says on UPS’ site, “Shipped By: UPS Next Day Air Saver.” Be patient, they are on the way! :D

  7. Pascal Cremer (@b00giZm) - 9 years ago

    Also got my shipping notice

    Destination: Germany
    Currently in: Czech Republic

    Models:
    – 42mm Stainless Steel + Milanese Loop
    – 38mm Sport + White Band

  8. Chris Arkley - 9 years ago

    Just got my dispatch notification!! In the UK.

  9. Chris Sanders - 9 years ago

    Weird I was sleeping and got this same email. Funny how that works.

  10. GadgetBen - 9 years ago

    Yeah! Just got my shipping notification in UK for tomorrow

    • Ash Robertson - 9 years ago

      Mine still says ‘Preparing for Dispatch’, Ordered at 08:03 on 10th April and also live in the UK. I hope i get my notification soon :(

      • Free Thinker - 9 years ago

        Mine was ordered here in the UK at 08:02… still hoping for a quick status change :(

  11. atl22 - 9 years ago

    Got my shipment notification too (Blue Sport 38) for 4/24 in Atlanta!

  12. I ordered mine 4 days after pre-orders opened and was initially given a “June” date.

    How I’ve just had a dispatch notification and I’ll get it delivered tomorrow :) In complete shock but unbelievably happy!

  13. KlazienaT (@KlazienaT) - 9 years ago

    Shipping confirmation received. Due to be delivered in the UK on the 24th of april. Until an hour or so ago, it was supposed to ship in june. I ordered a week ago. (sport, 42mm, green)

  14. John Col-p - 9 years ago

    Happiness is ….. seeing your ordered Green 42mm Sport order with a shipping arrival date of 24 April. :) Too bad my black sport type band is still in a pending status. Looks like I will be wearing green for a week or so …. Also a bummer I have to remove my watch at work due to classified work area. Will have to keep my old watch at work and swap them out daily. ;(

    • John Col-p - 9 years ago

      Oh, I got the shipping news from the Store App when I checked it at 4:30am NY time. I ordered it at 3:03 am Eastern, on the 10th.

  15. GadgetBen - 9 years ago

    APPLE WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!!

    In they UK they have changed from using UPS to UK Mail. UK Mail are not reliable at all. I have had things go missing in the past. Just look at these reviews: https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.ukmail.com

    Bad call Apple. Let’s hope the parcel arrives……

  16. Adrian Davies - 9 years ago

    Will get my 42mm Sport – Blue band edition tomorrow!!!

    Looks like its going to be an ‘Apple Watch Friday’

  17. snoman4096 - 9 years ago

    I checked my order status before the gym this morning at 5 am, totally forlorn that it hadn’t yet shipped and I would get my watch on launch day. Post workout I checked my phone and BOOM! There were two notifications from the Apple store that both mine and my wife’s watches had shipped with delivery tomorrow 4/24. I knew you couldn’t let me down, Apple.

  18. Scotty J. (@applegui) - 9 years ago

    We should take a quick poll of status. Indicate place/time for the shipment of the Watch and size and type with band option ordered. Also indicated what time you started your pre-ordering of the Watch.

    I am in California.
    It is 3:57am April 23rd
    I pre-ordered at 12:01am April 10th
    Watch Type: 42mm Stainless Steel
    Band Type: White Sports Band

    • Scotty J. (@applegui) - 9 years ago

      Almost forgot, my order status is Preparing for Shipment as of this posting.

      • gonsped - 9 years ago

        Confirmed for Australia – shipped by TNT Express as of 9:30PM

      • trich1228 - 9 years ago

        Confirmation at 12:02 still haven’t been charged! I’ve been assured of delivery by the 8th by a apple employee but it sure is frustrating considering I was acting like a crazy person on the 10th from 11:50 till 12:05. I know the space gray sport 42 is really popular but it almost seems like the people who got there orders in first are getting hosed on this

      • loimve - 9 years ago

        38mm SS w/ White Sport Band
        Confirmation 4/10 @ 3:16am EST
        Shipping w/ Tracking Number
        Delivered by 3pm 4/24

        YASSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!

      • loimve - 9 years ago

        Oh yea Delivery to MD

      • Eric Riddle - 9 years ago

        Completed my order by 12:04am Cupertino Time
        Order confermation states 12:08am
        Ordered 42mm Space Gray Sport watch
        Still processing.

        Seems very unfair.

    • Jeff Kenyon - 9 years ago

      42mm Sport Space Grey w/ black band. Ordered April 10 @ 3:04am EDT. My status says shipping May 13 – May 27. My status is still “Processing items” as of April 23 @ 9:06am EDT.

      I’ve been reading many different blogs, and it appears that no orders with black bands are shipping yet, or Sport Space Gray models either. Has anybody else noticed this?

      • Jeff Kenyon - 9 years ago

        I meant to say, no Sport Space Grey WITH black bands. don’t appear to be shipping yet.

      • jason - 9 years ago

        Thats what I’m guessing. I got my receipt for my 38mm SG sport at 2:02am and it’s still showing “processing items”. *sigh* This’ll be the first launch that I ordered something immediately after being able to that I’m not receiving on launch day. )c:

    • anthonysperanza810 - 9 years ago

      Ordered at 3:01 am EST
      New York
      42mm Space Grey with black Sport Band
      processing order :(

    • Scotty J. (@applegui) - 9 years ago

      So it looks like from the POLL that those in countries based on Greenwich World Time are getting confirmation for delivery in the late afternoon on the April 23rd. I am in California, so I probably won’t see any confirmation until later this evening if anything is going to ship for April 23rd. Does that seem correct?

    • lesta09 - 9 years ago

      Orange County, CA
      Pre-Ordered: 12:08 April 10th
      Got my update at 9:20am today
      Status: Shipped and will arrive 4/24
      Watch Type: 42mm Sport
      Band: White

    • Scotty J. (@applegui) - 9 years ago

      *UPDATE* I got the confirmation for delivery tomorrow. Email just came in.

    • Jon Krook - 9 years ago

      42 mm Space Grey, ordered at 2:03 CT on the 10th. Delivery Estimate 4/24-5/8. Credit card got charged an hour ago and status changed to preparing for shipment just now. I’m in Minneapolis.

      • Jon Krook - 9 years ago

        Sorry, space grey sport, the one that seems to be the popular one.

  19. Stephen (@MorningZ) - 9 years ago

    I am in FL.
    It is 7:37am April 23rd EST
    I pre-ordered at ~ 3:02am EST April 10th
    Watch Type: 42mm Space Gray with Black Sports Band

    I’m still sitting at “processing items”, so guess I won’t be getting Friday

    • Drew Tucker - 9 years ago

      I’m right there with you, except I got the 38mm version. Sucks, because I’ve seen a few people that got the space gray black sports band and theirs have switched to preparing for shipping. Just does not make sense.

      • mrjordan101 - 9 years ago

        I’m right behind you got a confirmation yesterday that my card has been charged my status update was changed as well to preparing to ship for the 42 mm space gray with black bands 330 yesterday

  20. ashdwells82 - 9 years ago

    Got my dispatched notification at 10:15 am in UK. I ordered of pre order day and got order confirmation at 8:02 for 42mm Black sport watch. 2 days ago money was taken and changed to preparing dispatch. Courier is UK mail and when out for delivery they give you an hour time slot for when will be delivered

    • Free Thinker - 9 years ago

      Same watch as me… ordered at exactly the same time in the UK yet mine still says “Processing”. It’s hard to believe they got so many orders in the space of 60 seconds that some of us may have to wait weeks longer than others.

  21. syphonmaxxx - 9 years ago

    I have the 4/24-5/8 shipping date I have not received an email yet for my 42mm Space Gray Sport.

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  23. jason - 9 years ago

    In Austin, TX

    38mm space gray sport
    Received emailed receipt at 2:02am
    Status: “Processing Items”
    Have yet to be charged for it

    38mm stainless steel w/ black sport band
    Received email receipt at 2:05am
    Status: “Preparing for shipment”
    Was charged on 4-21-2015

    I just need Apple to charge my credit card ’cause I was sent a new one that needs to be activated by the 28th.

  24. Matt (@MatthiasBiehl) - 9 years ago

    Supposed to come May 15th – 28th, arriving tomorrow. Just cancelled everything I had planned for tomorrow

  25. trich1228 - 9 years ago

    I’m wondering if a combination of low inventory on space gray sport , being in California , bossing it and having it ordered early , and using a split tender may be why it’s still processing . I used a prepaid visa for a chunk of it. Wish I had just used apple pay for it now .

    • anthonysperanza810 - 9 years ago

      I PreOrdered on 4/10 3:01am EST with an apple gift card and my visa. Was wondering the same thing seeing how I’m stuck on processing.

      Apple Watch Sport
      42mm Space Grey With Black Sport Band

    • jggassert - 9 years ago

      42mm SG BSB ordered at 3:03 eastern, still shows processing…did NOT use split tender to pay, so I doubt it has anything to do with that. This seems to be more model dependent with the BSB models not making much progress. Could be wrong…no more preordering for this fanboy.

  26. goodmitc96 - 9 years ago

    My watch has be shipped 20 mins ago for delivery tomorrow. I’m in Australia

  27. xprmntr - 9 years ago

    38 white sport, ordered 206 am central, got tracking info this morning, chose to pick up at ups center (faster) (went to store, realized the 38 is way too small, and I like the grey 42 better) ordered that (June) ordered 42 sport white to try it as well, (June) will sell or return 38 sport white after trying it for almost 2 weeks

  28. kcoggs202 - 9 years ago

    42mm space gray black band/nyc
    Order is still processing and haven’t received email about release day. Maybe my order will get processed later today. My iPhone 6 shipped and delivered in less then 24 hours

  29. I am in Chicago. Ordered my watch 2:01AM Central time. Stainless Steel 42mm Milanese Loop. Got the email from Apple at 9:57PM last night “We’re working on your order.” Still says “Processing Item” Looks like I will not get it tomorrow. I am sad (:

    • Jason Mueller - 9 years ago

      Same here, ordered when you did and went for the stainless with black band and received the same email. What’s the point of sending out an email saying they’re processing the order when that very same email went out immediately after pre-ordering?!

      • The point is: “here puppy, do you want cheese.”
        That’s what I do with my dog if he’s upset or if I want to distract him from something he’s fixated on.
        Apple, we are your diehard fans. Bought everything you made despite the controversies (antenna/bend gate etc).
        Please don’t treat us like puppies by sending out such emails. At least, you could have sent something from the heart. Not copy and paste a (oh so) generic line.

      • Jason Mueller - 9 years ago

        So I hopped on chat with Apple and said just that, generic email blah blah, and they disconnected chat on me. Wasn’t rude just asked for more clarification other than that silly email. Oh well, I’ll survive…

    • longtermsolutions - 9 years ago

      I placed my order by 3 minutes after on 4/10; ordered the 42mm Milanese as well… got the same Dear John. Frustrating.

  30. Jason Mueller - 9 years ago

    Nonsense, I ordered at 3:01am EST (12:01am PST) the day pre-orders were available and still yet to receive any notification that my order has been shipped. Apple has screwed the pooch on this release…

    • juanmartinezcr7 - 9 years ago

      Yeah it’s complete nonsense, Apple still hasn’t notified me about anything.

    • tenormasta - 9 years ago

      That’s exactly what I was thinking up until I checked my Order Status. Maybe no email is a good thing. It will happen :)

  31. James Lamanna - 9 years ago

    UK: 42MM SS Black Sports band – Shipped! So happy – It’s an Apple Watch Friday

  32. Danny Clifton - 9 years ago

    Just got my shipping confirmation from UPS – being delivered tomorrow. I am based in Manchester UK : )

  33. Apple should have been clearer on what models will arrive on Friday if you order them midnight. I ordered SS with Brown Large Modern Buckle seconds after midnight. No email. No status change. Just 4-6 weeks. If I had known that the Sport would ship faster, I wouldn’t order the SS. I don’t really care. After all, I wanted to keep my own little, silly tradition going which is getting each and every Apple product on day one. Even was going to pass on this tradition to my future son. Going there a night before with food and camp till the next morning.
    Angela doesn’t quiet get the diehard Apple guys and girls. I’m sure she never got comments like “I ordered my new Burbery perfume (4oz) at 12:03 but still no confirmation”.

  34. bellevueboy - 9 years ago

    From the comments it seems like black sport has higher Orders as compared to other colors therefore other orders are getting advanced. Stainless steel seems in tight supply especially space grey/black.

    • jlborden - 9 years ago

      It would be interesting to know if Apple has anticipated one style and colour being more popular then another. I am one of those who ordered black 42mm Sport with black band. I’ll wait before starting to stare down the street for the Deliveryman to approach. :(

  35. My Watch was order at 12:02am CT on April 10th. 42mm Grey Sport with the black band and still no change in my order status is May 13 – May 27. Suck for me.

  36. jamessmooth - 9 years ago

    Interesting. One of my watches was processed on Monday, still no shipping notification.
    Also “dispatched” for UK customers. So proper :)

  37. PU Jen (@PUnitedJen) - 9 years ago

    My 38mm white sports will be here tomorrow! Just had confirmation from apple store :) I am Manchester UK. Got confirmation just after 3pm

    • Danny Clifton - 9 years ago

      Same here! I am also in Manchester and my watch is currently in transit with UPS : )

      • Undress Bull - 9 years ago

        I got confirmation this morning. I am in London and UK Mail will dispatch it.

  38. tribeca90 - 9 years ago

    Anyone in SF Bay Area get shipping notice for Friday delivery?

  39. ps4shannon - 9 years ago

    I just got my tracking confirmation from UPS I’m surprised since I it my order in on the evening of the 11th.
    Black Band stainless & Sport Band Green

  40. bullgodmomma07 - 9 years ago

    I have a UPS tracking number it says it will be shipped by end of tomorrow but UPS has no detail as it has not been shipped yet. What does that mean?
    I got 38 white sport.
    My husband got 42 grey black no prepairing to ship yet. He has not been charged for his but mine has. I was done ordering both 6 mins after the hour in Arizona

  41. I don’t have a shipping confirmation yet, and my order status still says “processing items”, but Apple just charged my credit card. I’m in Southern California, I ordered at 1205 a.m. PDT on the 10th.

    42mm, Sport, Space grey

  42. Bob Langevin (@AvsGuy) - 9 years ago

    Mine is also shipped, delivery date of tomorrow. 42MM sport, Blue sport band. Canada

  43. Jessie Muncy - 9 years ago

    Apple just charged my account via ApplePay (11:00 AM PST) for my Space Gray 42mm sport! I’m in Southern California!

  44. longtermsolutions - 9 years ago

    Wow! Apple just hit my card (1pm central time), so maybe I *will* get my watch tomorrow! Excitement ensues!

    • longtermsolutions - 9 years ago

      Now my order says SHIPPING :) :) :)

  45. bullgodmomma07 - 9 years ago

    My husbands grey black sport just got charged to the account. I hope he gets it tommorw.

    • longtermsolutions - 9 years ago

      Judging by mine, I would say he’ll get it for sure; I just got the shipment notice in the last 5 minutes (5:43pm CDT here).

  46. tribeca90 - 9 years ago

    Still says preparing to ship on my order page and no email confirming shipment. But, as someone here suggested, I went to ups.com and with my phone number I was able to find a package in the system with overnight shipping. It’s listed as “label created” without a delivery time confirm. Assuming but not convinced it will arrive tomorrow.

    • bullgodmomma07 - 9 years ago

      Mine says same thing but says it will be delivered by the end of day tomorrow but it has not been shipped. It has been created. It’s in California I am in Arizona

      • bullgodmomma07 - 9 years ago

        I am not convinced it will be shipped tomorrow

      • I am also in Arizona, i ordered within the 8th minute and mine still says “Processing”, I have not been charged and my delivery window is 5/13-5/27…

      • longtermsolutions - 9 years ago

        nah, it’ll make it; they use overnight shipping.

      • bullgodmomma07 - 9 years ago

        Yep shipped tommorw. Picking it up at facility. Just got word husbands shipped too :)

    • djillest - 9 years ago

      How did you search ups with your phone number? My watch says preparing for shipment too.

      • tribeca90 - 9 years ago

        Go to ups.com, tracking and track by reference tab.

  47. Piotr Klimczak - 9 years ago

    My was scheduled between 5/8 and 5/26 and it is already dispatched with delivery tomorrow.
    Very positively surprised.
    UK

  48. absarokasheriff - 9 years ago

    Mine is shipping in June. Ordered 12:04 PDT 10-Apr-2015. Will be living vicariously through your reports for the lucky ones.

  49. Undress Bull - 9 years ago

    My Watch was dispatched on 23 April for delivery on 24 April. Apple Watch Stainless Steel with Milanese loop. I am from UK

  50. tomcrown1 - 9 years ago

    I was the tenth person to order the stables watch with the milanege loop and still no shipment. If it does not shop by next Wednesday I will cancel my order

    I wonder how many folks will cancel theirs if apple delays their shipment. Apple promised April 24th to May 8 th. if these orders do not ship by next week I doubt apple will keep its promise.

  51. adscool09 - 9 years ago

    Australia delivery for April 24 confirmed!! Yay!! (White Apple Watch Sport)

  52. bullgodmomma07 - 9 years ago

    My husbands sport 42 inch grey bland band was charged 2 hours ago. Just got confirmation it’s being shipped

  53. pradguy01 - 9 years ago

    Got my confirmation e-mail today!! Scheduled delivery tomorrow!!! Yay!!!

  54. Chulan Marapana - 9 years ago

    Why do I feel that everyone else around the world are getting them before U.S & Canada. Anyone bought the Apple Watch 42mm Space Black Stainless Steel Case with Space Black Link Bracelet ? (mine is due to ship in June) i wonder if they started shipping them??

    • John Veloza - 9 years ago

      I ordered the same one as soon as the app came up at 3:02 EST. Received the email confirmation at 3:03 with shipping in 4-6 weeks delivery May 13-27. From what I am seeing, they did not ship any of these yet. 4-6 weeks is the earliest time frame on them. I’m hoping these get moved up also.

      • Chulan Marapana - 9 years ago

        My watch was showing 4-6 weeks to order, I was so happy then I tried to pay for it and it dint go through. When I tried to do it again it showed available to ship in June. I wasn’t prepared to be honest that was my fault.

  55. Bernhard Prawer - 9 years ago

    I;m from Germany and I preordered my Apple Watch on the 10th of April immidiately after the Onlineshop was open again at 9:11h AM European Time. My modell Apple Watch Sport 42 mm with green wrist was announced for June. But now I have the Chance to get it till 8th of May. I look forward to get my Apple Watch.

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