Apple Watch 7 is out now, but you may struggle to get one soon

Apple Watch 7 is out straight off, but you may struggle to get one soon

Apple Watch Series 7 images of watch on test

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It's been a bit of a wait for the Apple Watch 7 to set up, as it was announced back on Sep 14 and it only went on sale October 15. Just if you haven't already ordered an Apple Watch 7, you mightiness still have a longsighted wait earlier you'll get unmatchable.

That's because while the watch is winging its way to doorsteps as we speak, Apple is clearly struggling to keep up with demand, unsurprisingly possibly, given our glowing Apple Watch 7 review.

Apple's online store estimates delivery dates of 'tween November 25 and December 15 in the UK at the time of written material, for those ordering now, depending on the model you pick.

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The situation doesn't seem quite so dire in the US, where the look is registered as 5-7 business days for some models, but for others it's capable 5-6 weeks. In Australia meanwhile the wait is catalogued as between 4 and 6 weeks, depending on worthy.

With so many different slash options and some other variables IT Crataegus oxycantha be possible to incu a model with shorter waits than the times above, but nearly we've checked are in those ranges.

In that respect's no guarantee that these wait multiplication wish get shorter anytime soon either, in fact they might evening get longer, A Apple will presumably have burned direct all the stock it had built up for launch. So if you neediness one, you should in all likelihood order IT now.

Apple Watch 7 in outdoor test — (Figure of speech credit: TechRadar)

Analysis: why is the Orchard apple tree Watch 7 in so much short supply?

This situation was awaited really, as analysts previously predicted that supply would be limited, suggesting that those who waited for the release escort to place an order might even struggle to get the Apple Keep an eye on 7 this year. Thankfully the delays aren't quite that bad yet, but they could have worsened.

The long expect between announcement and launch is likely because Orchard apple tree was struggling to stockpile a large append – something which reports suggest could be down to a combination of wider industry supply chain issues, and of 'production snags' related specifically to the Apple Watch 7.

Demand for the Apple Watch 7 is improbable to slow down anytime soon either, with the holiday season likely to draw present buyers, while others may have been ready and waiting for reviews and placing their orders now.

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William James is a self-employed person phones, tablets and wearables writer and sub-editor at TechRadar. Helium has a love for everything 'smart', from watches to lights, and can often exist found arguing with AI assistants or drowning in the current apps.