The Extra Band/Strap Processing/Shipping Thread

[walshy1009]

Ordered my 42mm Milanese Loop yesterday..

Got an email from Apple saying..

Dear Luke Walsh,

Your 42mm Milanese Loop is expected to ship within the next 5 to 6 weeks.

When your order ships, you will receive a Shipment Notification email with tracking information.

For the most up-to-date information about your order, please visit online Order Status.

Thank you for choosing Apple.

Sincerely,

Apple Store

 

[Michael887]

Hopefully these status updates are a sign of movement. Apple has been able to hit their estimates with watches. Let's see if it translates into band shipments too.

42mm Link Bracelet: "May" -> 1-2 Weeks Delivering May 22 - Jun 1

42mm BB Leather Loop: "2-4 Weeks" -> 2-3 Weeks Delivering Jun 2 - Jun 8

 

[Sodner]

My sport band generic May delivery windows all changed to the May 26 - June 1 delivery window about a week ago.

 

[AdonisSMU]

My sport band generic May delivery windows all changed to the May 26 - June 1 delivery window about a week ago.

and my link band changed to May 22 - June 1 delivery as well. I ordered a white sports band as well.

 

[LxTxNx]

Received my Milanese loop!

 

[Sodner]

Hopefully these status updates are a sign of movement. Apple has been able to hit their estimates with watches. Let's see if it translates into band shipments to.

Well with "May" turning into basically the last week of May I do expect them to deliver in their promised window but I surely never expected a 7 week wait when I placed the orders. Must be serious manufacturing issues.

 

[Michael887]

Question: For those of you who have received extra bands, how were they shipped and from where?

Are we looking at UPS only or are other carriers involved?

Also approximately how long was the transit time from "shipped" status to your home?

Bonus points if you're a Canadian, but all answers are certainly welcomed and appreciated!

 

[Qrispy]

Question: For those of you who have received extra bands, how were they shipped and from where?

UPS

Ontario, CA, United States 05/08/2015 4:44 A.M. Departure Scan
05/08/2015 12:39 A.M. Origin Scan

 

[Yptcn]

My order , green and black sports 38mm ,placed yesterday changed from 2-4 weeks to 2-3 . So things are moving rather quickly it seems .

 

[teastrong]

Finally broke down and ordered a Milanese loop today. Got estimated shipping of two weeks. At that rate, I may receive it before my white sport band that I ordered on April 20th.

 

[slesherinyork]

Question: For those of you who have received extra bands, how were they shipped and from where?

Are we looking at UPS only or are other carriers involved?

Also approximately how long was the transit time from "shipped" status to your home?

Bonus points if you're a Canadian, but all answers are certainly welcomed and appreciated!

Had a large blue leather loop ship UPS from Harrisburg, PA last Wednesday and received it Thursday. It was shipped regular ground but I live about 30 minutes from Apple's DC and came directly from Harrisburg to my local hub. My wife's 38mm Sport shipped from there as well and they sent that next day air and went to NJ, Philly and then here all overnight. Never understood why they ship like they do.

 

[zaneliu94]

Just got charged for my 38mm WSB!! Ordered 4/10 at 5:30 PDT

 

[iggypod]

I also just got charged for my 38mm WSB ordered on 4/10 at XX:10 and a 38mm milanese ordered on 4/16.

Still waiting on my pink sport band - it's good to see some movement after (almost) 5 weeks.

 

[bunnicula]

Got charged an hour ago for both 38mm sport bands I had on order.

4/16 WSB and 5/5 Blue Sport Band.

 

[riotrhythm]

Got charged and moved to preparing for shipment for my blue 42mm sports band ordered on may 1st

 

[Sh4wN]

Ordered my 42mm Milanese Loop yesterday..

Got an email from Apple saying..



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This is ridiculous... I ordered my Milanese 42mm weeks ago and received the same mail yesterday.

I hope I will receive my bands earlier than estimated.

 

[Sodner]

Wife's WSB 38mm, the one I ordered LAST, is preparing for shipment. #

 

[ulinerg]

Milanese loop on its way

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

Checked this morning and my CC was charged and the status on my ML is changed to"Preparing to Ship."
I will report back on shipping route for all you Canadians out there waiting for your illusive bands.

 

[tylerdw89]

I'm assuming these bands do NOT require a signature upon delivery? Correct?

 

[Michael887]

Great to hear that order are finally moving... somewhat at least.

How about shipping some Links, Apple?

 

[AppleFan360]

So yesterday I ordered a 38mm Milanese for my wife. Do I have any chance of getting it anytime soon? The order says shipping in 1-2 weeks which isn't bad but come on Apple. Watch bands should not take this long.

Has anyone had luck getting these in stores? Would love to simply cruise down to the Apple store and pick one up instead.

 

[mchoffa]

38mm white sport band ordered 00:18 now preparing for shipment - NC, US

 

[Michael887]

Aww... No love for the 42mm group? We need some love too!

Enjoy your bands, people who got them shipped! Meanwhile the rest of us continue to rot away.

 

[cforster]

My 42mm Blue Sport Band ordered on April 30 went to Preparing to Ship last night.

So did my 42mm Green Sport Band ordered on April 27th.

Too bad I'll be out of town on vacation for the next 9 days.... (Not complaining about vacation, and I am glad they shipped)

I had them delivered to work, so they will be safe.

 

[Garrettiverd]

my green 42mm is dispatching now ordered on the 26th of may