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Do you plan on ordering the new Apple Watch Series 7 (2021) this September?


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Thalyn

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Jan 10, 2016
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Ordered Space Black Titanium, 41mm, with Black Solo Loop at 7:01 CT. In email confirmation, delivers October 15. Checking status now, delivers "Jan." Hoping that delivery date is a glitch, but now realize that the Black Solo Loop wasn't updated for the new Watch sizes and is generally unavailable through Apple. Perhaps that REAL glitch is that Apple sold me that band with the Watch at all... Ugh.
Same thing happened to me. I ordered the silver stainless steel with braided loop and the email says delivers October 15 but my order status now says delivers in January. WTF! This is especially upsetting because I cancelled another order that would have delivered much earlier because I decided I wanted the braided loop. I hope it’s a glitch….
 

Macalway

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Aug 7, 2013
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Had to go the Walmart route (Thanks for the heads up!). They say oct 17 delivery. Now i'm not counting on this, considering it's a Sunday, and it's Walmart.

But ya neva know. :)
 
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Sheza

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Aug 14, 2010
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Still bummed about missing out on SS but have to remind myself it’s only one year to the next one… I can get an SS one then :)
 
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xenoako

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I was able to call internal sources at Apple and they were able to change the shipping date. My delivery date moved from OCT 26 - OCT 28 to OCT 18 - OCT 23. I was told it should reflect within the next 12 hours. Let's see if the updated date shows up!!!

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I must get TiC SB, but do not like the solo band that came with my order. I can easily other the dark cherry leather link, but will I be able to turn in the solo link to an Apple Store before opening the box? (Delivery claims Nov 2 - 9.
 

funone0

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Feb 1, 2011
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WOW... this Apple Watch launch has been extremely interesting to say the least. I'm wondering if anyone else here has had a similar situation to me: Ordered Series 7 45mm Graphite Stainless Steel Case with Black Solo Loop with confirmation email at 8:11AM eastern saying it ships within 2-3 weeks by standard delivery. Currently if you try to order the same watch the shipping estimate is 30 days. My order status online says my watch won't ship until JANUARY!?! Has anyone else seen something like this with this pre order or any other Apple preorder in recent memory? Chat support first agent said they couldn't see the order other than the order number, second one told me to wait until later today. Phone support automated order status identified the watch as a series 6 ? and the person I talked to also said to wait until later today. I love Apple but especially this year I can't help but feel like they should be able to better control/manage all of the pre orders as they have been doing this for years/decades at this point. My iPhone 13 preorder actually went very smoothly and phones sell at higher volumes and require more information/work with carrier account communication and whatnot. Hoping this gets resolved quickly.
 

Rafterman

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Apr 23, 2010
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WOW... this Apple Watch launch has been extremely interesting to say the least. I'm wondering if anyone else here has had a similar situation to me: Ordered Series 7 45mm Graphite Stainless Steel Case with Black Solo Loop with confirmation email at 8:11AM eastern saying it ships within 2-3 weeks by standard delivery. Currently if you try to order the same watch the shipping estimate is 30 days. My order status online says my watch won't ship until JANUARY!?! Has anyone else seen something like this with this pre order or any other Apple preorder in recent memory? Chat support first agent said they couldn't see the order other than the order number, second one told me to wait until later today. Phone support automated order status identified the watch as a series 6 🙄 and the person I talked to also said to wait until later today. I love Apple but especially this year I can't help but feel like they should be able to better control/manage all of the pre orders as they have been doing this for years/decades at this point. My iPhone 13 preorder actually went very smoothly and phones sell at higher volumes and require more information/work with carrier account communication and whatnot. Hoping this gets resolved quickly.

My Titanium Space Black 45 still says Nov 2-9.
 

Itsedstech

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Jul 24, 2011
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Well since my s7 says November delivery I went ahead and ordered one on bestbuy too. Pre order for the SS 45mm with starlight band just went live 5 minutes ago. Had a 10% off coupon and 10% cash back on my chase card so if I have to wait I might as well wait and save money lol
 

lexikon318

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Dec 3, 2018
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Is it possible that watches showing November delivery dates could be possible for store pick up before then?

If not guess it’ll have to be my wife’s birthday first rather than an anniversary gift ha
 

Hat Tric

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Nov 12, 2018
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Germany
Ordered a S7 45mm Stainless Steel Graphite with Midnight Sport Band via Apple Store app. Had to create my “look“ twice (“I’m finished“ didn’t work the first time) so the order was completed at 7 minutes past opening. Delivery date says 2 to 8 November.

Coming from a 42mm Aluminum Series 2 so I‘m in for a big update!
 

jackbauer1909

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Sep 19, 2016
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So for most models it‘s november 9-16 for more than 2 hours now. Seems to me that this time frame is like a „placeholder“ and the shipping date might get earlier. What do you think?
 

AJ44

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Aug 12, 2019
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Was going to skip this year for first time and welp no, wanted Ti but that didn’t happen with the Apple store so picked up an SS at Walmart to be delivered by Oct 18. Said there were only 2 left when I placed my order. Haven’t had SS since I think S2 Hermes.

First time I haven’t gotten watch I wanted from Apple store on launch day.
 
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thomasdangit

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Sep 16, 2014
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San Francisco, CA
Question: Let's say I want Gold SS with a Gold Milanese Loop. That's unavailable, but let's say Gold SS with a Black Milanese Loop (theoretically) is available for pick-up next Friday.

Can I buy the Gold SS with Black Milanese Loop, pick it up next Friday, and then just exchange the Black Milanese Loop with the separate Gold Milanese Loop in store? Can I return the Black Milanese Loop, which comes with the actual watch I bought? If so, how much would the refund be?
 

batristain

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Sep 15, 2014
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My ATT order of a 41 SS Gold ML originally said Nov2-Nov8th and my order completed at 8:02 AM ET. I just checked it and now it says shipping Oct 29th - Nov 5th. I hope they are able to catch up on the SS orders and ship faster than currently predicted.
 
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thomasdangit

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Sep 16, 2014
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San Francisco, CA
Question — does anyone know whether AT&T will have a similar rebate offer with the $100 rebate offer that T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon are extending? I don't know if I should buy now, or if I should wait and see if AT&T will have anything...
 

funone0

macrumors member
Feb 1, 2011
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Well my Apple card just got charged for my watch... but the order status still says it won't ship until January, really hoping that is a temporary glitch
 

SirWill

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Sep 13, 2021
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Pacific Northwest
OK, S7 Midnight Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport Band. I'll probably switch to a different band once I have a chance to try this one. October 15th it still says. Ordered shortly after orders started and I saw that S6 new discounted was not an option even. 5:24am is status email. This status was as of a few minutes ago.

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