I sent an email as well asking about the shipment date and have not received an answer yet. Wish I would have known about the problems with the watch before spending the money but I guess I can send it to BK to have it fixed.
I just placed my order for one as well. I also have a BK WM9 V2 w/BK crown on order. When I saw this deal I couldn't pass it up. This one should hold me over while I wait for my BK WM9 V2 to arrive.