Apple will team up with three department stores to operate concessions stores for the new Apple Watch.

The Apple Watch spaces, to be located at Galeries LaFayette in Paris; Selfridges, London; and Isetan in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will all be staffed by Apple.

The stores are expected to open early next month, and will serve as retail spaces only, with no technical support available.

The Apple Watch is available from April 24, but it is understood the stores will be open prior to this to take pre-orders for the much anticipated product.