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The Extra Band/Strap Processing/Shipping Thread
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Yes. If you go back in this thread a few pages, you'll see many folks were similarly zapped. It started happening at the same time multiple articles materialized, noting band availability at assorted stores. Coincidence? Who knows.
My info:
Order: 42 Stone Leather Loop Medium
Date: 5.11 11:18p ET
Destination: USA/NC (Raleigh/Durham area)
Original delivery window: 2-4 weeks, 5.29 - 6.11
Updated over weekend: 2-3 weeks, 6.2-8
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Processing >>> Preparing for Shipment: 5.20 9p ET
Back to Processing: 5.21 4:30p
Current: see above "back to processing" note
Checked in with Apple to be sure some sort of fraud alert didn't jack the process. Rep insisted it has been at "processing" all along. Translation: don't waste your time calling/chatting. Either massive ignorance or touting the company line.
This is bizarre. I did go back and read several pages and it seemed to hit across a wide variety of bands. Mine still processing but still shows delivery between May 29-June 1.
White Sports Band - arrival UK
After nearly 6 weeks of waiting, my white sports band arrived today.
Ordered it at 08:03hrs UK on 10/04/15, just minutes after ordering my 42mm Space Black SS
watch with Space Black Link Bracelet.
I thought the white would be a great contrast.
After nearly 6 weeks of waiting, my white sports band arrived today.
Ordered it at 08:03hrs UK on 10/04/15, just minutes after ordering my 42mm Space Black SS
watch with Space Black Link Bracelet.I thought the white would be a great contrast.
My 42MM milanese loop ordered on 10th April is finally preparing for dispatch.
Also my 42MM BSB ordered on 12th May is preparing for dispatch.
Also my 42MM BSB ordered on 12th May is preparing for dispatch.
Back to PFS this morning. Hope it sticks this time and moves to shipped.... We will see.
I as well would be interested when you ordered your 42mm Milanese Loop.
My order is from April 10.
Last week Wednesday got charged for the band. Still processing. Then they applied the payment to the Apple Watch which I have received now.
Band is still processing with a date of 22 to 29 June, which is ridiculous.
Customer Service had no explanation why I got charged for the band and a few days later it was applied to the watch. They said everything is fine and that my band will arrive between 22 and 29 June.
I don't know why they think 11 weeks for a band is fine ...
I only can assume as others have mentioned that they used the stock which became available to send to stores. I have seen a few reports which confirmed that people picked up the 42mm Milanese loop in store. Something here is not right ...
I'm preparing to ship for a second time. Maybe I will get my sports band this time? If not I guess I will suck it up and make the drive to an Apple store.
Something is definitely not right. I ordered a 42mm Classic Buckle band only on 5/19 which is still processing with a delivery by 6/9 the latest. However, I just walked into the South Coast Apple Store and walked out with a 42MM Classic Buckle.
My online order should have been fulfilled prior to the store having stock. Either way, I can see people's frustration but I am happy I got my band earlier.
Now I just need the right tool to get this adapter off.
UK
My black sports band 42mm ordered
April 21st arrives today
I now have 2 sports Blue & Black + 1 milanese, hopfully no more until the 2nd Gen
PS
I've noticed ALL 42mm Bands all colours are now 1-2 weeks delivery, so it seems Apple has gotten the workers back on track by using soft and wonderful techniques
Or theyve threatened them with decapitation unless KPIS are met
My black sports band 42mm ordered
April 21st arrives today
I now have 2 sports Blue & Black + 1 milanese, hopfully no more until the 2nd Gen
PS
I've noticed ALL 42mm Bands all colours are now 1-2 weeks delivery, so it seems Apple has gotten the workers back on track by using soft and wonderful techniques
Or theyve threatened them with decapitation unless KPIS are met
In the U.S. the 42mm Milanese Loop still shows 7-8 weeks, which is the longest lead-time of any watch or watch related item.
Anyone else with a April 10 order sitting on a delivery date of 22 to 29 June?
I ordered my Milanese on 4/16 with those same delivery dates. No Change at all
My Blue Loop has changed back to PFS, hope they don't try to hit that GC again. They already used it up the first time last week it went to PFS!
My Blue Loop has changed back to PFS, hope they don't try to hit that GC again. They already used it up the first time last week it went to PFS!
Green Sport Band (42mm). Ordered on May 22nd, shipping to Southern California. Went to PFS this morning, shipped today around 3:30PM PDT via OnTrac. AFAIK its coming from either Mira Loma, Calif or Rialto, Calif since the only packages I have ordered from Apple that are shipped via OnTrac have been from a local facility. Same with really any other order that comes OnTrac.
Anyway its due for delivery tomorrow!! Very excited.
Anyway its due for delivery tomorrow!! Very excited.
My link bracelet has finally shipped, from Harrisburg to Chicago through UPS ground. I thought they were going to use 2nd day air. Still, estimated delivery date is Jun. 1st, the first day of the original window. Can't wait for my new band.
Final entry re watch/band
Background
Order: 42 Stone Leather Loop Medium
Date: 5.11 11:18p ET
Destination: USA/NC (Raleigh/Durham area)
Original delivery window: 2-4 weeks, 5.29 - 6.11
Updated a few days later: 2-3 weeks, 6.2-8
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Oops
Processing >>> Preparing for Shipment: 5.20 9p ET
Back to Processing: 5.21 4:30p
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Finally, Joy! ... 5.28 Thursday
Preparing for Shipment: 3a ET
Shipped eMail: 3p
FedEx 2-day: 5p, in transit for Saturday delivery (out of Harrisburg, PA)
Thanks to all who posted.
Background
Order: 42 Stone Leather Loop Medium
Date: 5.11 11:18p ET
Destination: USA/NC (Raleigh/Durham area)
Original delivery window: 2-4 weeks, 5.29 - 6.11
Updated a few days later: 2-3 weeks, 6.2-8
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Oops
Processing >>> Preparing for Shipment: 5.20 9p ET
Back to Processing: 5.21 4:30p
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Finally, Joy! ... 5.28 Thursday
Preparing for Shipment: 3a ET
Shipped eMail: 3p
FedEx 2-day: 5p, in transit for Saturday delivery (out of Harrisburg, PA)
Thanks to all who posted.
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My order has taken just as long but is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow. It is for a blue leather loop, large, that I also ordered on May 11th. I'm in Phoenix and it's being shipped with a carrier called On-trac with deliver by 5pm May 29th. I also had the OOPS where my status briefly changed and a hold was placed on my card and dropped.
The most recent delivery estimate was June 2-8, so it's nice Apple exceeded that, although; it would have been insulting if the bands became widely available in stores before we received ours.
Please report back how you like the stone loop. I don't think the colors of the stone and the blue loops are anywhere near the same shade as depicted on the Apple website. With the case of the stone, I personally liked it less, but with the blue, liked it more. I hope you like the one you receive.
The stores have caught up mostly with all the bands (Lincoln Road had most of them in stock but they come and go everyday.) Remember the Apple Online Store and the Apple Retail stores are not the same, there's lots of times when online might take a week but retail has things in stock... or things aren't available in retail but are online, ie. actual watches aren't stocked at all yet. There's a whole different infrastructure involved.
Look at this thread Sunday, as I'll report back then re true color vs what-I-thought-from-pictures color. We seem to have been on a similar wave length. I was undecided between the stone and blue. The blue seemed to be a tad too bright/vivid for my taste. Good to know it might be a viable option after all, in case the stone ultimately proves unsatisfactory. Thanks for your post!
Green Sport Band (42mm). Ordered on May 22nd, shipping to Southern California. Went to PFS this morning, shipped today around 3:30PM PDT via OnTrac. AFAIK its coming from either Mira Loma, Calif or Rialto, Calif since the only packages I have ordered from Apple that are shipped via OnTrac have been from a local facility. Same with really any other order that comes OnTrac.
Anyway its due for delivery tomorrow!! Very excited.
yep, mine finally went to shipped. I assumed it was coming OnTrac, but surprise surprise it's coming from Fedex origination is Rialto. I have the Blue Loop coming and it was ordered on 5/11.
Yup mine shipped from Rialto via OnTrac Ground. Interestingly enough the green feels very plasticky to the touch versus my black or white bands. The white is the softest and most flexible but I think it weighs more then the other two. Anyway, here are some photos!
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I ordered mine on 4/10 about 11am EST. If i was you i would be checking stock in the stores for a possible pickup before the delivery date.
Thanks for the info. My order is approx. 12 hours after yours. I have checked Orlando stores without success.
Will be in Miami next week for business and will give it a try.