The Apple Watch started arriving on doorsteps nationwide on Friday, marking the first time Apple's much-hyped smartwatch has landed on consumer wrists. While some stayed up until 3 a.m. to order one online two weeks ago, many others camped out in long lines outside select stores overnight Friday.
Securing the coveted Apple Watch isn't easy. In fact, you can't walk into an Apple store to buy one right now -- even if you're willing to brave a long line. As of Friday, only several boutique shops are selling the device in cities such as London, Paris, Toyko and Los Angeles, which is the only U.S. location offering them for purchase.
People are selling their spot in the Apple Watch line for $200. So there's that.— Bryan Bishop (@bcbishop) April 24, 2015
Where there is a new Apple product, there is a line! #AppleWatch pic.twitter.com/Ee538bNiQR— Rich DeMuro (@richdemuro) April 24, 2015
While some Apple Watch customers were told their shipments would arrive on the first shipping day, others who expected their device to arrive in two months were surprised with an early delivery.
Fair play #Apple for #AppleWatch! It arrived 2 months early and is stunning, they really do get it right every time! pic.twitter.com/w3SgO5wsXc— James Fletcher (@JamesAFletcher) April 24, 2015
My #AppleWatch has arrived! It's so light, I love it so much!! Syncing my apps now... pic.twitter.com/1liBxCs8kN— MyMa (Mandy) (@MYMAbtwnWorlds) April 24, 2015
Overwhelmed by the sheer volume of hairy man wrist in my Twitter feed right now. Thanks Apple Watch— Ben Popper (@benpopper) April 24, 2015
Rumors suggest that interested buyers won't be able to purchase an Apple Watch in Apple stores until June. But if you're itching to get your hands on the device ahead of time, here's a creative way around it:
my apple watch arrived!! pic.twitter.com/LROO4afZCJ— coconut meat (@GNARDREAM) April 24, 2015