Apple has begun charging for and preparing to ship the first orders of the 42MM Space Black stainless steel, Modern Buckle, Leather Loop, and international stainless steel Link Bracelet orders, according to reports from several readers. Standard Apple Watch with Link Bracelet orders started arriving in the United States yesterday…
Besides the Apple Watch Edition, these models were the last variants of the Apple Watch to not yet ship. We noted this was likely due to the more complex design and manufacturing of these particular band combinations. Apple began shipping standalone Link Bracelets and Leather Loops last week, while the standalone Modern Buckle still reads as “currently unavailable.”
With these models being charged for and preparing to ship this morning, it appears likely that they will actually ship later today and begin arriving at the homes of customers tomorrow. During the April pre-order process, Apple indicated that many of these Watches would arrive between May 13 and May 27th, so it appears that Apple will be hitting the earlier side of that timeframe.
Update: Orders begin shipping with deliveries tomorrow:
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I wonder how many people cancelled their orders (on any of the Watches) and went the eBay or Craigslist route?
Mine says preparing for shipment too! I ordered within the first two minutes. There is hope yet for a delivery this week. :)
I have ordered the 42mm Space Gray Sport and it is set to deliver May 13th – May 27th aswell, yett it is still under “Processing Items” any input on this? And/or am I the only one with this position on their watch still?
Same here
When did you order?
I ordered the same model and had the same time-frame, but I was lucky enough to receive it on Monday (5/11)! I live in Indy but it shipped out of PA. My order confirmation came at 3:07am EST on 4/10. Hopefully you’ll get yours soon!
See i live in Indy as well, and i ordered roughly around 3:15. one of my teachers ordered the exact same watch with apple care all the same, and received his last week. he ordered the next day… I’m just greatly upset with this whole shipping dilema.
I ordered one of these, and received the same shipment date. My watch was delivered on the 28th of April though, so it seems they’re doing their best to fulfill them quickly.
I am in the same boat (still waiting). Order went thru at 12:18 AM PST on the first day. My wife ordered the white version and it came two weeks ago. Tired of waiting.
No. You’re not alone. I ordered the same model and its still “processing” as of this morning, 2015-05-15.
Still waiting on a white 32 Modern Buckle and and a 42 Space black, hope to see the charges soon.
And yet my Space Gray Sport still hasn’t shipped… Ordered 4/10 3:10am EST estimated delivery May 13th-27th. Was hoping I’d get it today but that isn’t happening.
That sucks…I ordered on 4/21 and I got my sport silver / white band 42mm yesterday morning.
Yeah it really does suck. But I’m glad you were able to get yours quickly. How are you liking it so far?
@darkenv2 — It’s great, it’s not as thick or heavy as I thought it would be, the aluminum case is amazingly scratch / ding resistant and the sport band is surprisingly durable and comfortable. The screen is great, but as with almost all AMOLEDs, the color scheme is predominantly black as to save power, and pixels. The ion-x glass is also extremely scratch resistant.
I have other watches that are actually heavier / thicker (an igucci, a bvlgari diagono, Chanel h12 ceramic all come to mind).
Almost all of the gripes I have with it are software related and can / probably will be addressed somewhere down the line.
As for the hardware, it’s near perfect — would have liked a GPS and for it to be waterproof and have something to track swimming distance / strokes, but that’s about it. A tad bit disappointed that the edition models get the case / charger but no other models do. IMHO any watch over $500 should come with a case / pillow. I have diesel and d&g fashion watches that have cost less than that and came with beautiful cases.
Hoping for those features in v2.0 along with a fingerprint sensor (TouchID) built into the display. I have a passcode set on mine, it’s a little annoying to type in four numbers on that tiny little screen every time it needs to unlock.
The main thing it needs though is custom watch faces that any developer can create; but that is obviously a no brainer and I have to assume that it’s coming :)
I got my space gray sport 42mm with black band on 04.24.15. I saw that you asked someone else how they liked theirs and they answered. I mostly agree with them in terms of their opinion on the size and durability. My only problem with the watch is the lack of apps I’d use, the lag, and no additional watch faces. I know all of this will be resolved in the near future. I’m tired of the ten watch faces and the faces I’ve created are just variations of the preloaded ten faces. The battery life is better than I expected. I’m not concerned with the charger being different than the other watch models because it sits in my bedroom around a few other chargers.
I’m glad I decided on the sport aluminum because the stainless steel models apparently scratch like the back of an original iPod. Plus, I have ‘dressy’ watches in stainless steel and gold already- I wanted a watch I could wear while exercising and not worry about it getting dinged. The band is extremely comfortable and I haven’t yet seen any wearing/discoloration on it. I’ve accidentally hit the watch on a desk and twice in a doorway. Not a scratch or mark in site.
Noticed this change this morning on my order. Hoping to have it before the weekend.
My Black SS Link is ‘Preparing’. Fwiw, I received my ‘Order processing’ email at 12:02a on 4/10.
Without a doubt the worst launch in recent history for Apple. They say there is no such thing as bad press, but I see a lot of loyals upset with Apple due to the way this launch is being handled. Apple won’t even post accurate shipping time frames on the site so as to prevent people canceling their previous orders in favor of models that are currently shipping within 24 hours (yes there are some).
Worst launch in Apple history? I think THAT award goes to the Apple III computer (units shipped were defective and often times the replacement units were also defective). I’d much rather have them take the time to get things right before shipping than for them to ship defective Watches in order to meet a deadline.
The Apple III was launched 35 years ago. That’s not recent history.
I agree, they should have at least had units ready for the first wave. There’s nothing that encourages disappointment like staying up to order at the stroke of midnight only to wait five to six weeks for delivery and have others who ordered later, to get theirs first. I think Apple pissed off some of it’s core customers here and a lot of people who are normally their biggest spenders.
Ordered 38 stainless brown modern buckle seconds after midnight. Still “processing items”. Worst launch Ever? I think so. The Available 4.24.2015 was very deceiving and so Un-Apple.
It goes to show you that electronics is not fabric.
I really missed Steve days.
I feel the same way even though I got mine “early” compared to others, and I waited longer to order it (ordered 4/21, received yesterday). I *love* the fact that they offered pre-orders online though. I do not think the whole let’s ship a few hundred models to each retail store and let people stand in line for hours thing is a good idea. However, I realize that some people like that experience; more power to them. I would think the best launch strategy would be to have both; pre order if you want to online, and also have a store launch a few weeks later. But if they’re going to do pre orders, they should really do first come first serve and ship in order; they should also give you an accurate ship date when you place the order. Putting “June” or “July” is not acceptable; and I think they know that…just my personal thoughts but I reckon something happened in production that screwed a whole lot of things up, hence the first arrival date missed and all the orders being completely fudged up and out of order, and the complete lack of product in stores. Overall a very shite product launch for the highest paid exec in retail (Ahrendts).
I ordered the 42mm SS 42mm with the rubber band, still “processing items” although shipment is between mai 12 – mai 26 (express). Can’t wait for it! Were there also so many problens on the launches of the original iPhone and iPad? This is so mad…
Update:Apple just charged the amount from my credit card… Now please send me this thing!
Order confirmed at :02 for 42 SS Space Grey with Space Grey link. Still Processing here. Would have hoped the moste expensive variant of watch (outside Edition) would have some priority.. Received on launch day the 38mm SS w/melanese loop. Quite difficult seeing my wife wearing her watch daily while I sit and wait..
I feel your pain Jay. My wife got hers on launch day 38mm sport green band. She ask’s me questions on how to do things and I have to look them up. I’m the tech guy, I’m the fanboy, and she has the watch.
Update: Mine just shipped 33 days after ordering
If Tim Cook simply posted to the Apple website that they are taking extra care to make sure their customers are satisfied, it would go a long way to generating understanding towards the company.
Waiting it out until everyone gets their watch isn’t the best communication strategy; not when hordes of fans have to comfort one another on Apple blogs concerning mass disappointment as we see here day after day.
It’s long past time for fans making excuses for Apple, so it wouldn’t be such a bad idea for Cook and co. to start framing this problem by addressing their fans concerns.’ It’s easy to understand why they don’t want to do this–but it’s not complicated and would, in fact, engender empathy for the troubles the company is obviously facing with this launch.
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As an aside, I’m kind of shocked that competitors aren’t producing ads and wiping the floor with Apple over this considerable embarrassment.
38mm space black stainless ordered at 0301am est, confirmation email at 0303 and mine still shows processing
I ordered the 42MM SS and received it already. You guys are still waiting? At this point, you might as well just wait for the next-gen version.
LOVE PTI! Epic collapse of the Clippers last night too, they will probably lose game 7 too
It’s CLAIMED that the listed variants are the only ones that are still delayed … but the variant I ordered (not a listed one) still hasn’t reached me after five weeks.n(I ordered the Space Gray Sport with Black Sport Plastic Strap.)
Same here. When they announced the Apple Watch back with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus they stated it’d be available “Early” 2015. When I heard this I assumed around March would be when I got mine, yet here we are about midway through May and I still haven’t gotten my Space Gray Sport, the whole launch has been botched by Apple
My 42 Steel Link Bracelet has gone to ‘preparing for dispatch’ tonight! The order was placed within minutes of the UK store going live on launch day and got in the May 12th- May 26th frame. I was actually preparing my self for a few more weeks of waiting! hopefully it will be here by the beginning of next week.
Mine went yesterday morning to “preparing for dispatch” – still there! – has yours changed status to “shipping” yet?
I got the dispatched notification day after it went to preparing to dispatch, and it got delivered the day after that (May 15)
Also waiting for Sport Space Grey in the UK, pre-ordered quickly when they went live, still Processing. Timeframe given for me is May 27 – June 9. Very annoying
I ordered the 42mm Space Black Stainless Steel Case with Space Black Link Bracelet at 12:03am PT on April 10th and it was already at a 4-6 delivery estimate. Its still listed as “Processing Items” with a delivery date of April 13-27. Very annoying! I want my watch already
Be patient Mark! My 38mm Space Black Stainless Steel with Space Black Link was originally a ‘June’ estimate that improved to delivery between May 26 and June 3rd. It has now shipped on May 13th and I will receive it on May 15th. You’ll see movement any time now!
Easy for you to say, I ordered mine before you apparently since you had a June delivery date and apple shipped to you first. Apple completely botched this launch.
It’d be awesome if you could tell us when you ordered the watch and when it has or will arrive here wheresmywatch.com! We’re helping people decipher when their Watch is really going to arrive! Actual shipping and arrival dates help our algorithms immensely!
My order confirmation was 12:11 AM PDT 4/10/15. 42MM Space Black Stainless Steel with Link Bracelet. When Apple Pay displayed an Amex charge for $74.69 on 5/13/15 from Apple Online Store, (Apple Care for watch + tax) I thought for sure I would get some good news regarding shipping. But alas no such luck, order still says: Available to ship: June. Guess they were just checking to make sure the card was still good.
Apple is starting to charge people with space gray sport 42mm watches with deliver date initially set to May 13th to May 27th!!!