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The Extra Band/Strap Processing/Shipping Thread
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Here we are... another day of processing hell. I definitely feel for you all who have been waiting since launch. 32 days and counting is no small feat.
I want Apple to hurry up and fulfill your orders. Not only because you deserve it... but then they can start to focus on mine!
Only reason I ordered after the 10th was because I thought they would be on top of accessories production... as they usually are. Oh well, lesson learned.
Anyways now that most of the watch combos (except for MB and LL) have gone out in some capacity, maybe they are refocusing on some accessory bands? One can only hope.
Stay strong everyone! We're almost there!
I want Apple to hurry up and fulfill your orders. Not only because you deserve it... but then they can start to focus on mine!
Only reason I ordered after the 10th was because I thought they would be on top of accessories production... as they usually are. Oh well, lesson learned.
Anyways now that most of the watch combos (except for MB and LL) have gone out in some capacity, maybe they are refocusing on some accessory bands? One can only hope.
Stay strong everyone! We're almost there!
Finally got my Black LL yesterday. I can't believe Apple decided to use Lasership here in NYC. They are horrible. I didn't get the band until 9:30PM! I had ordered stuff from a couple of large online stores and they used Lasership before and it was always an horrible experience. One time they lost my package but claimed that they never received it so I called the merchant they said it was passed onto the shipper. The store processed a refund for me and 2 weeks later, the package reaches me.
Ordered 42mm link bracelet 4/25 got a "ships in May" date. My guess would be May 31 if I'm lucky but we'll see. Can't complain I guess, at least I have a 
watch.
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I haven't seen any messages about extra bands shipping since Wednesday the 6th. Those orders prepared to ship on the 5th. Since we're a week out from that date, hopefully this afternoon we will see more extra band orders prepare to ship. Apple still hasn't even gotten through the first day's worth of orders, and most orders placed even recently have May commitments. Apple has impressively honored almost all of their delivery time commitments thus far. I won't pretend to know how Apple ramps up production (or to what extent the number of orders decline after the initial surge), but I'd have to think that a LOT of "my band is preparing to ship" posts are coming very, very soon.
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You're right, I do recall seeing that. Hopefully this week is the same.
Can't wait to feel the premium bright blue Italian leather and stainless steel links on my wrist again. My April 10th try-on is nothing but a distant memory now...
Available to ship in 2-3 weeks now
delviery 27 may-1 jun. I'm hoping it is towards the beginning of that range as I am going home on the 29th May and never returning to this accommodation (where it is shipping to)
delviery 27 may-1 jun. I'm hoping it is towards the beginning of that range as I am going home on the 29th May and never returning to this accommodation (where it is shipping to)
Day 33. Watch combos are now moving. Could this be the day for accessory bands!?
Come on Apple!!!
Come on Apple!!!
Nothing???????
Good heavens! Not in my wildest nightmares would I have predicted this long a wait for a freaking plastic watch band!!!!!
Good heavens! Not in my wildest nightmares would I have predicted this long a wait for a freaking plastic watch band!!!!!
You'd think those would be flowing out in abundance. I'm sure all it takes to make one is casting the plastic. Unlike the leather or link bands which require assembly.
There must be horrific meltdowns going on at the production factory.
Not gonna lie, I'm already frustrated for having waited over a week for my bands. I can't imagine the frustration you must have.
I just checked mine and same thing. That's depressing
I bet they'll be instore before then.
Milansee loop change in shipping date
My 38mm Milanese loop changed from"shipping in May" to"shipping May 22 - June 01 1to2 weeks" that's a good sign. I think that it might have been deducted from my CC. It was ordered on April 22.
Alright
My 38mm Milanese loop changed from"shipping in May" to"shipping May 22 - June 01 1to2 weeks" that's a good sign. I think that it might have been deducted from my CC. It was ordered on April 22.
Alright
Things that Make you Go Hmmmmm
Not sure where to post this so I'll try here.
On the Sports band . . . . I didn't know this:
The Sport Band comes as the default on the Apple Watch Sport, naturally. Weirdly, different colors of the Sport Band have different weights, with black being the lightest.
Not sure where to post this so I'll try here.
On the Sports band . . . . I didn't know this:
The Sport Band comes as the default on the Apple Watch Sport, naturally. Weirdly, different colors of the Sport Band have different weights, with black being the lightest.
Maybe it's because the plastic density has to be higher, depending on the colour? Apparently the white one is heaviest. To achieve the opaque white colour maybe more material is needed. That would certainly explain why black is lightest. Dark colouring dye and so on.
That's my best guess.
Maybe it's because the plastic density has to be higher, depending on the colour? Apparently the white one is heaviest. To achieve the opaque white colour maybe more material is needed. That would certainly explain why black is lightest. Dark colouring dye and so on.
That's my best guess.
Sounds like a viable guess
Well, my order changed from 'Available to Ship: May' to 'Delivers by 22 May 2015 - 1 June 2015' so at least I have a target range now. Some change is better than none.
If you guys want your band faster, do it through the exchange program. I requested mine yesterday and it will be delivered tomorrow already.
38mm Milanese. USA. Sorry to the people that ordered theirs over a week ago and are still in processing
Sorry if this is common knowledge already!
38mm Milanese. USA. Sorry to the people that ordered theirs over a week ago and are still in processing
Sorry if this is common knowledge already!
If you guys want your band faster, do it through the exchange program. I requested mine yesterday and it will be delivered tomorrow already.
38mm Milanese. USA. Sorry to the people that ordered theirs over a week ago and are still in processing
Sorry if this is common knowledge already!
What is the exchange program?
If you guys want your band faster, do it through the exchange program. I requested mine yesterday and it will be delivered tomorrow already.
38mm Milanese. USA. Sorry to the people that ordered theirs over a week ago and are still in processing
Sorry if this is common knowledge already!
But I think most of us ordered for another band not a replacement band
My link bracelet delivery estimate updated a few minutes ago - it had been saying just 'May' since I ordered it, it is now:
42mm Link Bracelet
Delivery: 22 May, 2015 - 29 May, 2015 by Standard Shipping
(Ordered 6 May, UK store)
So it looks like I will get it before my white sport band:
42mm White Sport Band
Delivery: 27 May, 2015 - 01 Jun, 2015 by Postal Delivery
(Ordered 28 April, UK store)
42mm Link Bracelet
Delivery: 22 May, 2015 - 29 May, 2015 by Standard Shipping
(Ordered 6 May, UK store)
So it looks like I will get it before my white sport band:
42mm White Sport Band
Delivery: 27 May, 2015 - 01 Jun, 2015 by Postal Delivery
(Ordered 28 April, UK store)