The Apple Watch sold out in a number of hours last night as the pre-order option for the unit became available on the Apple Store web site. Over the course of the launch, shipping times for all models slipped to 4-6 weeks or later less than 6 hours after pre-orders started at 12:01 AM Pacific today. Apple Watch Sport models were the first to sell out, with delivery estimates shifting to 4-6 weeks, and then June, on the Apple Online Store in the United States.
The stainless steel Apple Watch retained fairly better shipping estimates after the pre-order window opened, with most models available to ship in 4-6 weeks after the first hour of availability. The 38mm Stainless Steel Apple Watch with Black Classic Buckle was the last model to maintain its original April 24th to May 8th shipping time, finally slipping at approximately 6 AM Pacific.
Prospective buyers of the Apple Watch Edition model saw shipping estimates fall to June through August almost immediately after pre-orders launched. The luxury device will also be limited to select Apple Store locations in the initial launch countries.
Via MacRumors
One reply on “Apple Watch sells out in a matter of hours, shipping estimates slip back to June through August”
I ordered the Space Grey sport model as soon as the website came back online and immediately was given the 4-6 week shipping date…I ordered it anyway.