I honestly think that the way they've been cautious about it, 1 million units weren't available for the US market. Probably will be worldwide, but I honestly think that an undersupply is good for marketing and getting those sell out headlines out of there. Can create a demand for those on the fence.
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Apple Watch |OT| Apple invents the watch!
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I honestly think that the way they've been cautious about it, 1 million units weren't available for the US market. Probably will be worldwide, but I honestly think that an undersupply is good for marketing and getting those sell out headlines out of there. Can create a demand for those on the fence.
LyleLanley
Banned
I think that since there were very few load problems with the store the shipping delays are just because they have very little stock and not because there's a huge demand for the watches. I expect the eventual announcement from Apple will be "We sold out of our initial orders in x minutes" instead of a hard number.
WordAssassin
Member
I know this is asked in every New Apple Release thread but I can't for the life of me remember:
Do they only charge you once it ships? Or is it as soon as the order goes through?
Do they only charge you once it ships? Or is it as soon as the order goes through?
They'll try your card by charging $1, then charge the full amount when it's ready to ship.
They place a $1 charge on your credit card (to ensure it works/is valid) but you don't get charged until it ships.
the watch being an entirely new product, i don't think they can simply just ramp up production to a million devices a week.
They might (currently) be supply limited by certain components.
They might not have been able to estimate actual demand and didn't want to overmanufacture?
the new iMacs and new MacPros were severely constrained as well.
LyleLanley
Banned
I already have a pending charge for the full price of my watch and Apple care. My second order of two extra bands hasn't been charged yet though.
Wouldnt be surprised. I would also not be surprised if it's not on par with other new category Apple product launches.
There were no preorders for the iPhone.
There were preorders for the iPad but Apple didn't announce any preorder figures (leading to silly analysis/speculation like 152,000 iPads pre-orders this weekend; 1m by mid-April?)
What Apple did announce was first day sales numbers (which included preorders for the iPad numbers)
First-day iPad sales top first-gen iPhone
keep in mind that Apple is launching the iWatch in more markets than usual
Kaneda Shotaro
Member
Will I be charged now buy Apple or will they charge me when it ships?
Pebble has sold more than a million
WordAssassin
Member
Thanks guys! That makes me feel a lot better, not shipping till June gives me time to set aside a little extra cash for another band or something.
Hahaha damn didn't even read the current page?
(Charges when it ships)
Ninja Kn1ght
Member
Got my preorder in for a 42mm SS with Milanese Loop this morning.
what do you mean by that?
it's a device people waggle around!
jts
...hate me...
2 questions about Apple Care:
1) Can I cancel it without having any effect on my Watch Sport order? (due 4-6 weeks) edit: nvm it's cancelled
2) If I order it on the phone later, I don't need any physical thing delivered to me right?
edit: asking because I'll not be in the country the Apple Store from where I'm getting the Watch. I wonder though, if I can just order the AppleCare+ from any region regardless of where my Watch came from.
1) Can I cancel it without having any effect on my Watch Sport order? (due 4-6 weeks) edit: nvm it's cancelled
2) If I order it on the phone later, I don't need any physical thing delivered to me right?
edit: asking because I'll not be in the country the Apple Store from where I'm getting the Watch. I wonder though, if I can just order the AppleCare+ from any region regardless of where my Watch came from.
LyleLanley
Banned
I think he meant that people are going to go crazy trying to get one like with the Wii.
It'll be in very short supply for a long time, greatly increasing demand.
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
Okay, I ordered the exact one I wanted online and I also made an appointment to go into the store and check it out later today. I can always cancel my order if I don't want it or if I can order it in store.
LyleLanley
Banned
I'm tempted to schedule an appointment to try on one of the Edition watches.
You Sport guys... Ouch.. I fee bad for that wait.
Woke up at 155, 201 went to my favorites and my Stainless w/Sport band was saved, clicked the apple pay button and checked out. Whole thing took like a minute. I was so shocked I had to double check that I even placed an order.
Flawless pre-order.
How long before Sport models started slipping to 4-6 weeks? Clearly the most popular mode BY FAR.
Woke up at 155, 201 went to my favorites and my Stainless w/Sport band was saved, clicked the apple pay button and checked out. Whole thing took like a minute. I was so shocked I had to double check that I even placed an order.
Flawless pre-order.
How long before Sport models started slipping to 4-6 weeks? Clearly the most popular mode BY FAR.
Dreamwriter
Member
9 minutes until all models were 4-6 weeks or more, sport or not. Some models, like space black stainless steel, started out May 13-27, and almost immediately hit June.
jimbobsmells
Member
http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/10/8...will-shop-for-an-apple-watch-edition-in-paris
Try it, let us know if it's anything like this...
Do it! And then ask if it comes in black.
LyleLanley
Banned
I was going to do it for fun but the 5th Avenue store doesn't have any appointments today and the UES store only had an appointment at 8 pm.
Not that it matters much now but the stainless steel model with the classic leather band was available for at least half an hour.
"Truly an exquisite device but I think the silver aluminum suits me better."
When I pre-ordered my iPhone 6 in September they charged me immediately.
Did you order it from apple or from a carrier?
Modern buckle is considered a "woman's band". It is actually a pretty thin strap hence why only on the 38mm. Classic buckle is the "man's band" and thus bigger, hence why only available on the 42mm.
Black SS seems lame, but I would guess it flat out doesn't look good with anything else. I think some of the mix and match combos presented in this thread are going to provide those buyers some less than pleasing results, especially the steel connectors on the aluminum bodies.
SuperEpicMan
Banned
I was slow off the mark this morning so didn't botger pre-ordering. But I did book a try on appointment for this evening so is it possible to buy in store and collect on the day?
infiniteloop
Member
Nope only online.
All Apple Watch models in the US are now at minimum 4 6 week shipping estimates in less than six hours.
I set my alarm for 3:00am. The website still wasn't up, nor the Apple store via the app. I tired a few minutes later, web down, App up. I ordered the black 42mm sport and got a confirmation at 3:05am. It said, Available to ship: 4 - 6 weeks - Delivers: May 13 - May 27 by Standard Shipping 
Cant you go the store on launch day?
Nope. Online only.
TurtleSnatcher
Member
Apple cancelled two of my orders claiming they don't do freight forwarder addresses. I don't even know what that means...
Wtf
Wtf
victreeb3l
Member
Hmmm ships in June. My bday is in June so I dont mind waiting until then to get it. Especially if I wont be charged until then, its basically like I'm buying it then.
Still cant decide between 38 or 42.
Still cant decide between 38 or 42.
Direct from Apple UK. I ordered the morning the pre-orders went up using the Apple Store iOS app on my 5S at the time.
Technosteve
Banned
what happens if i want to wear it on the inside of my wrist? will the heart rate stuff still work?
Are you in the US at a residential address? If not, then GLHF
TurtleSnatcher
Member
Yep and Yep.
hmm.. interesting question. I believe it works through sensor/camera.. on the inside of your wrist (well inside of my wrist) it wouldn't have as flush a contact as the outside of my wrist.
best case scenario is "maybe", though I would guess "no" or "nowhere near as well".
Makes sense. But the "Modern Buckle" closing system looks amazing. Bummer.