People saving funds for the phones maybe. That and straps, U1 vs U2 tiny difference.
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I just switched to preparing and they charged the card, that's UK where it's already in a warehouse with a shipping partner who won't dispatch it until Thursday night next week.
I would guess they're getting the watches sorted now so they can focus on phones next week.
To add: Definitely think that's the case of getting them sorted early to focus on phones. AWU2 now showing delivers 4th-11th October, it was still saying 22nd before the iPhone launch yesterday.
Interestingly still available for collection next Friday at apple stores so unlikely sudden demand.
Interestingly still available for collection next Friday at apple stores so unlikely sudden demand.
My U2 order was charged tonight. "Preparing Shipping" atm. ETA Sept 22. All my last orders were routed from China via Czech Repupblic to Frankfurt/Mannheim Germany and DHL Express Facility.
Yeah a single thread on a product is definitely a great way to figure out the sales numbers for it
Still processing this morning here too with no charge on my card still. I’m sure it will happen some time this weekend. It’s my first year getting a launch day watch so I’m pretty excited. Haven’t gotten a new one since the series 6 so it’s been a while in general.
Ordered a Series 9 in Midnight 45mm. First time getting a cellular Watch too.
Now to get the battery health on my S6 down one more percent so it qualifies for a battery service and then I can hand it down to a family member. Any tips would be appreciated 😂
Now to get the battery health on my S6 down one more percent so it qualifies for a battery service and then I can hand it down to a family member. Any tips would be appreciated 😂
I almost got a cellular watch this time but I couldn’t justify the monthly cost when I’m always near my phone anyways.
Beginning with the Series 9, now that Siri can process many requests on the device without having to connect to the servers, actually makes a strong case not to get cellular.
No sorry mine still 22nd, I mean that if I go to buy one now, the store says 4th - 11th October for delivery. Yesterday before the store closed, it was saying 22nd. Suggests that its less about stock, and more about ability to push it with staff focused on the iPhone.
Ah, well spotted, okay ignore my previous points
So many combinations, I was lazy. I guess the trail loops are out.
it was similar last year, alpine and trail loops seem more popular than ocean band ...Ah, well spotted, okay ignore my previous points
So many combinations, I was lazy. I guess the trail loops are out.
Just ordered the Series 9 Midnight 45mm GPS with the midnight woven sport loop.
I don't need cellular since I always have my phone with me and I don't intent to make calls or send text messages while working out outside (running).
It's processing right now, pick-up on 9/22.
Coming from a Series 4.
I don't need cellular since I always have my phone with me and I don't intent to make calls or send text messages while working out outside (running).
It's processing right now, pick-up on 9/22.
Coming from a Series 4.
May depend on country, this thread is all of us of course (I have to remember that vs my time in the UK iPhone thread
). In UK they normally go via syncreon for launch day. Will become clear if they don't dispatch until Thursday, otherwise they need to ship asap.
These things are carbon neutral. They’ve probably been shipped over weeks in advance and are sitting in a warehouse.
I am not surprised.
AW may already be in country.
Last year my iPhone 14+ was already in country and showed tracking the day before.
Shipment originated from Fontana, CA so 1 day to my home.