Link Bracelet Status Change!
I ordered a 42mm SS Link Bracelet separately after my initial watch order (confirmed 24-Apr 0325 EDT), and it just changed to Preparing for Shipment! (on 5-May 1645 EDT)
The initial order (confirmed 24-Apr 0315 EDT) was for a 38mm SS w/ Milanese (delivered 4/24), 38mm+42mm Black Sport Bands (still processing), and a 42mm SS w/ Black Leather Loop (still processing).
I also placed a 3rd watch order (confirmed 24-Apr 0344 EDT) for a 42mm SS w/ Classic Buckle. It arrived on 29-Apr.
The order of all of this is a bit of a mystery, but they are definitely meeting their promised delivery windows. Patience pays off, I suppose.
Best of luck to everyone still waiting!
(I guess I should add that I am in the US, North Carolina, near Winston-Salem.)