Apple Watch Pre-Order Shipping Estimates Slipping Rapidly



Shipping estimates are now as follows and will likely slip even further as orders come in:

- Apple Watch Sport White 38mm: 4-6 weeks
- Apple Watch Sport White 42mm: June
- Apple Watch Sport Blue 38mm: Delivers 4/24 to 5/8
- Apple Watch Sport Blue 42mm: June
- Apple Watch Sport Green 38mm: Delivers 4/24 to 5/8
- Apple Watch Sport Green 42mm: June
- Apple Watch Sport Pink 38mm: 4-6 weeks
- Apple Watch Sport Pink 42mm: June
- Apple Watch Sport Space Gray 38mm: 4-6 weeks
- Apple Watch Sport Space Gray 42mm: June
- Apple Watch with Sport Band: 4-6 weeks
- Apple Watch with Classic Buckle: Delivers 4/24 to 5/8
- Apple Watch with Milanese Loop: 4-6 weeks
- Apple Watch with Leather Loop: 4-6 weeks
- Apple Watch with Modern Buckle (Brown): 4-6 weeks
- Apple Watch with Modern Buckle (Black): 4-6 weeks
- Apple Watch with Modern Buckle (Soft Pink): June
- Apple Watch with Modern Buckle (Blue): June
- Apple Watch with Link Bracelet Stainless Steel: 4-6 weeks
- Apple Watch with Link Bracelet Space Gray: June
- Apple Watch Edition Rose Gold: July
- Apple Watch Edition Yellow Gold: August

Just hours ahead of Apple Watch pre-orders, Apple made the unprecedented move of announcing restricted supplies. In a press release, Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts warned potential customers that Apple expects "strong customer demand" to "exceed our supply at launch."

Because supplies are limited, all Apple Watch orders must be placed online. Apple does not plan to accept walk-in orders of the Apple Watch in the early weeks after launch, so customers planning to purchase a watch should order as soon as possible.

Wait times will only grow longer as people attend try-on appointments in retail stores and place pre-orders. Try-on appointments begin today, giving customers a chance to test and wear the Apple Watch ahead of its April 24 launch. Customers who already placed early orders for the Apple Watch will see April 24 delivery dates for some models, while customers who order today will need to wait several weeks to get their new Apple Watch devices.

Try-on appointments can be scheduled through Apple's concierge service, both online and in the Apple Store app. The try-on appointment system is currently experiencing difficulties and may be down for some users.