Some People Will Get Their Apple Watch Sooner Than They Thought

Some Apple Watch customers who girded themselves for months of waiting are getting a surprise update to their orders this week: The delivery status changed from “processing” to “preparing for shipment.”

“We’re happy to be updating many customers today with the news that their Apple Watch will arrive sooner than expected,” an Apple spokesperson confirmed in a statement to BuzzFeed News.

The spokesperson did not elaborate on how many customers would be on the receiving end of these surprise deliveries, only adding that orders would be fulfilled based on “available supply.”

The announcement comes as pockets of supply have cropped up in a few channels outside of Apple’s retail stores. A handful of fashion boutiques participating in the launch of the Apple Watch have advertised that stocks would be available in store as early as Friday, the New York Times reports. Meanwhile, some Apple Watch iOS developers recently got exclusive access to a spare supply of blue Apple Sport Watches, guaranteed to ship by April 28. The announcements underscore that for Apple and its customers alike, available supply is a moving target.

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Casetify Customizable Watch Band If Apple's watch band selection doesn't fit your tastes, Casetify allows you to create your own for $50 — you can even print your own selfies on the band. As its name suggests, Casetify also sells custom designed iPhone cases.

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The CyClip The self-described "world's first handlebar adapter for the Apple Watch" allows you to mount your device to your bike, moped or motorcycle to receive hands-free directions, trip computing or other information (at your own risk). Pricing details haven't been announced yet.

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Griffin Watchstand This elegant watch stand ($29.99) doubles as an Apple Watch charger, allowing customers to slide in the Apple-provided magnetic charging cable so the device is ready to charge at all times.

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Lux Watch Omni Yellow Gold Brikk's modified Apple Watches will set you back over $100,000, but you'll get an Apple Watch covered in diamonds with yellow or pink gold plating. Brikk has already made a name for itself by selling 24-karat gold iPhone 6 models.

Brikk

NomadPod At $59.95, the NomadPod gives you four charges of Apple Watch using a small charger that fits in your pocket. The pod serves as a portable USB battery that is designed to hold the Apple-provided cable.

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Reserve Strap At $249.99, Reserve Strap is "the only band that charges the Apple Watch while you wear it." It's a silicon band that slides under the watch face, so that you don't even have to take the watch off when it's out of battery.

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