On Twitter they told me they just aren’t carrying for preorder but it will be available after Sept 16. It was a mistake in their end apparently. They have the 40mm SE 2nd gen so why wouldn’t they have the 41mm Series 8…
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⌚️ 🌎 Apple Watch 2022, Apple Watch Ultra/Series 8/SE, Pre-Orders/Order Status/Delivery Status/*Shipped* Thread (U.S.A./Worldwide) 🌏 ⌚️
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preordered first thing this morning on verizon and all models showed as backordered and shipping by October 31... I hope it doesn't actually take that long and that it's just a placeholder date. ordered 45mm stainless series 8.
Just placed order for Ultra with M/L Black/Grey trail loop. Current ship date is Oct 31 - Nov 7 according to my order confirmation email.
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Yeah, If T-Mobile system ever gets it fixed. I'll be shocked if I even get it before November lol.
I wanted a watch on release day (September 23rd) so I ordered the only band that allowed it...
Placed the order.
Then I had second thoughts. I really wanted the trail band in black. It had a date of October 24-30.
But you know what? That band is a $100 value and I think it was far more important to get the band I wanted rather than rush the delivery date for a band I was not crazy about.
So, I placed a second order for the trail band with the later delivery.
Going to cancel the September 23rd order once it goes into processing.
Placed the order.
Then I had second thoughts. I really wanted the trail band in black. It had a date of October 24-30.
But you know what? That band is a $100 value and I think it was far more important to get the band I wanted rather than rush the delivery date for a band I was not crazy about.
So, I placed a second order for the trail band with the later delivery.
Going to cancel the September 23rd order once it goes into processing.
I did what you did, but without second thoughts. I am very impatient. I wanted to make sure I got it at launch day, so I ordered it with the white ocean band, then ordered the midnight ocean band, along with the orange alpine band separately. All will be here on the 23rd.
I'm also contemplating ordering the yellow ocean band as well. It might be time for therapy!
Yeah I know right. My Apple Watch 6 will hold me over until then lol.
I think for all of the Ultra options it’s shipping only for the time being, in the US at least. Haven’t heard/seen anyone say they could pick-up in store. Fingers crossed an option becomes available to change to in store pickup. If not, it’s going to be a long day watching and waiting for delivery lol 😩
Worst case, maybe they’ll have some units on the 23rd in store to buy, but that’s a risk/hassle if you’ve already placed an order. It’d be just someone’s lucky day to go to the Apple store to buy only to be told “we don’t have any Ultras on hand” AND miss your delivery attempt.
Of course you did! I'd expect nothing less of you. LOL. Cant wait to hear which one you decide to keep.
Nope. I was complaining about this earlier. They give COVID protocol as the reason for no in-store pickup, but I ordered the iPhone this morning & was given the option. Makes no sense.
By the way...
In case you didn't know this...
Those with October shipping dates...
Apple always inflates shipping dates. Chances are, you will get your watch week(s) ahead of schedule.
In case you didn't know this...
Those with October shipping dates...
Apple always inflates shipping dates. Chances are, you will get your watch week(s) ahead of schedule.
Ordered my AWU with the Midnight Ocean band, but I love that Orange Alpine, too - so I got the Alpine separately. That band though, doesn't deliver until 10/07. I think it'll move earlier as things develop.I did what you did, but without second thoughts. I am very impatient. I wanted to make sure I got it at launch day, so I ordered it with the white ocean band, then ordered the midnight ocean band, along with the orange alpine band separately. All will be here on the 23rd.
I think you're good on getting more bands up front. I already have a collection of bands from all my previous Series AWs. Seemed logical to me that the AWU would also need an assortment. In for a penny, in for a pound!
Anyone got a deliver of 16 for series 8 41mm? I haven’t seen any. But apple said series 8 all come out on 16th
FYI for those wanting the Ultra on 9/23 - I had an apple store order for Alpine Loop Orange Ultra Sept. 30 - Oct. 7th. Got a notice from Best Buy they would ship and get to me by 9/23 - so ordered through them with a 9/23 date and cancelled Apple Store order.
Fingers crossed Best Buy gets it out on time
Fingers crossed Best Buy gets it out on time
This is the real deal. Love what this Apple Watch Ultra is looking like.
I actually just ordered this. Wanted the Trail Loop, but delivery in November didn't tempt me much. Then I saw this, and I love it!This is the real deal. Love what this Apple Watch Ultra is looking like.