[richard_cubano]

Wouldn't it be even worse for other wearable companies if people could, you know, buy the iWatch in time for the holidays?

[neohaven]

Not necessarily.

There could also be a "Well if Apple is going to release something right after the holidays, the other companies might try to make better models right after the apple watch comes out" feeling. Sort of the feeling that Apple might get one-upped by Samsung, et al.