Hermes Edition Apple Watch launches; iPhone 7, Apple Watch arrive in more countries

By Ashley Wright

On Friday, Apple started sales of the Hermes Apple Watch, brought the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus to 30 additional countries, and has commenced sales of the Apple Watch Series 1 and 2 to 20 more countries.

Countries seeing the iPhone 7 launch on Friday include:

The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus initially launched in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, United Kingdom, and the U.S. A launch in India is expected on Oct. 7.

The Apple Watch Hermes Edition launch on Friday includes:

The Apple Watch Series 2 lineup with the new Apple Watch Edition and updated Series watches also has launched in 20 additional countries, including:

The original launch on the Sept. 16 included Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, the UK, and the US. B&H is currently accepting Series 2 orders with free expedited shipping in the U.S. and no tax outside NY State. At press time, B&H expects stock on Oct. 6.