Apple Watch Going to Available In Retail Stores Across More Than 7 Countries

Apple said it will begin selling some models of the clock in its retail stores this month, and also launch the gadget in seven more countries.

The clock has been on display at Apple stores worldwide from April 10, when it became available for preorder online and in stores, including boutiques in Paris, London and Tokyo. Apple had led people to order online, avoiding long lines around their shops have become a standard with launch of new products the company.

"We believe that Apple clock available for customers to buy from an Apple store will drive increased sales volumes," analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald wrote in a note.

The company said that all orders, except a model, is placed through May were to be sent to customers within two weeks. "The answer to Apple Watch has exceeded our expectations in every way," said Jeff Williams, senior vice president of operations. "We are also making good progress with the accumulation of Apple following orders."

The company did not give sales figures for the clock since it began taking orders, but has often been said that demand exceeds supply. "We believe the company has made significant progress in reducing its backlog as production ramps," said S & P Capital IQ analyst Angelo Zino in an email.

Shipments of at least 30 million watches were plausible next year, Zino said.

Follow Apple will launch in Italy, Mexico, Spain, South Korea, Singapore, Switzerland and Taiwan on June 26, the company said. The watch is now available in the United States, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan and the United Kingdom.

Aside from online stores, customers from these countries can also buy devices in retail stores and some authorized Apple resellers.