In a surprising turn of events, OnePlus has decided to delay the launch of its highly anticipated OnePlus Watch 3, which was originally set to be available for open sale today. The reason? A small yet significant typographical error on the back of the watch, where “Made in China” was mistakenly inscribed as “Meda in China.”
This minor blunder came to light shortly after the watch was announced last week, and the company quickly responded. They initially offered to accept returns for customers who found the typo troubling or suggested keeping the watch as a rare collector’s item. However, in a recent update, OnePlus confirmed that they are postponing the release entirely to correct the error with a new production batch.
While the exact date of availability in April remains unspecified, the OnePlus US website indicates that those who opted for pre-orders may expect priority deliveries around April 15, with standard shipping arriving by April 16. To accommodate the delay, OnePlus has extended the pre-order period through April. Customers in the US can take advantage of pre-order perks, including a $30 discount with the code TIME1010 and an additional 10% off for students, reducing the watch’s $329.99 price tag.
Despite this hiccup, OnePlus enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the revised release, hopeful that the attention to detail will ensure a flawless product upon its eventual launch.
