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Alexwwjd · 21 October 2018, 01:50 PM

I like them but they are heavy (the aluminum ones).

leooooo · 21 October 2018, 01:53 PM

Well worth the price imo

Chrislec · 21 October 2018, 02:15 PM

The quality is one of the most solid in the market, but they only open from the middle - which makes it inconvenient in flight if you just want to quickly grab a sweatshirt or anything from your luggage. If the suitcase opens from the top (Samsonite style) you don't need to take it out of the luggage compartment. Just need to unzip the top, grab whatever you need, and close the luggage bin. With Rimowa case you can't,. You need to take it out of the compartment, open it completely, search your stuff in one inner zipped compartment or the other, close the whole thing, put it back.

Weather you fly economy or business it's the same issue.

Tumi released a great design solution for such hard luggage which opens both from the top and from the middle. But the problem of Tumi luggage case is the heavy weight (particularly concerning if travelling in Asia/China where they are quite strict on the kg limit)

I'm waiting for Rimowa to update their design. Before that I stay away.

bayerische · 21 October 2018, 04:49 PM

Rimowa is the best. Yes have 4 of them. Just ordered one more for our little girl. Figured she'll have a cool bag accompany her all her life. (Aluminum version of course)

City74 · 21 October 2018, 05:19 PM

Didn’t you start a thread a couple months ago about the same thing?

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=Rimowa

BreguetRolex · 21 October 2018, 05:47 PM

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swatty · 21 October 2018, 06:36 PM

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You work for Rimowa ?

Burlington · 21 October 2018, 08:00 PM

For carry on they are cool, but heard too many stories of hold luggage getting damaged & bent to the extent it can’t close properly. Aluminium just isn’t the best possible material for domestic luggage in my view.

BreguetRolex · 21 October 2018, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Burlington

For carry on they are cool, but heard too many stories of hold luggage getting damaged & bent to the extent it can’t close properly. Aluminium just isn’t the best possible material for domestic luggage in my view.

Yes it will get the living hell beat out of it and quite honestly, I should have never bought all of that check luggage because of that and on top of that, I have refused to use any of it for that reason. I do use all my carry ons as does my wife..

BreguetRolex · 21 October 2018, 08:05 PM

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You work for Rimowa ?

No I just need consultation..! :)

bayerische · 21 October 2018, 10:11 PM

Why wouldn't you check an Rimowa?

bayerische · 21 October 2018, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Burlington

For carry on they are cool, but heard too many stories of hold luggage getting damaged & bent to the extent it can’t close properly. Aluminium just isn’t the best possible material for domestic luggage in my view.

Mine has been around the globe a few times, has the scars to prove it. If it bends, you can always beat it back into submission.

TheVTCGuy · 22 October 2018, 12:07 AM

Today is Sunday... I am heading to church... I will pray for all of you that do not embrass the almighty Tumi.

sickened1 · 22 October 2018, 01:11 AM

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Today is Sunday... I am heading to church... I will pray for all of you that do not embrass the almighty Tumi.

Old Geezer · 22 October 2018, 07:03 AM

I’ve had one for about 10 years. Probably done 1 million miles of travel with it. It’s no longer my go to carry on. It’s been in the attic, I got a bit tired of its appearance with all the dings and dents. It’s got too much character for me LOL.

bayerische · 22 October 2018, 03:33 PM

I'll take a picture of mine later if you want to see dings. It's had a few broken rivets, which I've replaced myself. Once it got a pretty bad ding on its short side, but hey, what did I say about metal? -You can always beat it back into submission.

Burlington · 22 October 2018, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

I'll take a picture of mine later if you want to see dings. It's had a few broken rivets, which I've replaced myself. Once it got a pretty bad ding on its short side, but hey, what did I say about metal? -You can always beat it back into submission.

Would be good to see one that’s had some tough usage !

joli160 · 23 October 2018, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Alexwwjd

I like them but they are heavy (the aluminum ones).

This is the problem with so many airlines nagging about the weight of the carry ons, alternative are the plastic ones but not really

bayerische · 23 October 2018, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Burlington

Would be good to see one that’s had some tough usage !

Here's my two well-used aluminums. One is checked luggage, other carry-on.

Third one is brand new, so no point showing it, fourth is a plastic version.

bayerische · 23 October 2018, 04:11 AM

Few more pics.

Burlington · 23 October 2018, 04:18 AM

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Few more pics.

Got to say, looks rather cool with all the stickers. You will never be the guy who needs to check the name tag at the baggage return.

bayerische · 23 October 2018, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Burlington

Got to say, looks rather cool with all the stickers. You will never be the guy who needs to check the name tag at the baggage return.

I do not.

The new aluminum is bought for our kid. She's now 4 months. Didn't have it on her first trip last month to Portugal, but it will accompany her hopefully for the rest of her life. Daddy will put stickers on it every place we visit until she can do it herself. Although surprisingly many places we visit, we can never find stickers!

I've even pulled some off walls and put them on my bag.

Burlington · 23 October 2018, 04:28 AM

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I do not.

The new aluminum is bought for our kid. She's now 4 moths. Didn't have it on her first trip last month to Portugal, but it will accompany her hopefully for the rest of her life. Daddy will put stickers on it ever place we visit until she can do it herself. Although surprisingly many places we visit, we can never find stickers!

I've even pulled some off walls and put them on my bag.

That’s a really nice thing to do for your baby girl.

We do the same with fridge magnets - nice mementos of trips and amazing to look back at over time.

bayerische · 23 October 2018, 04:31 AM

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That’s a really nice thing to do for your baby girl.

We do the same with fridge magnets - nice mementos of trips and amazing to look back at over time.

We also do the fridge magnets.

My wife "cleans" it occasionally though.

One thing's for sure, "Bella" will have a pretty awesome bag once it's time for the "language study trip" to Malta.

katiedaddy · 24 October 2018, 07:27 AM

Japanese airport carousels are flooded by Rimowa's which speaks for quality :)

psv · 24 October 2018, 10:41 AM

I really dig'em, but not expandable makes it a showstopper for me. I love that I have outside pockets on my Tumi, and I can access it from the front. Flexibility and purpose win every time for me.

vakman · 26 October 2018, 09:57 PM

Asked the Wife one for Christmiss the hand carry one. Nice timeless design.

tyler1980 · 26 October 2018, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

Yes it will get the living hell beat out of it and quite honestly, I should have never bought all of that check luggage because of that and on top of that, I have refused to use any of it for that reason. I do use all my carry ons as does my wife..

you will fit right in with the keeping the stickers on and the plastic couch cover guys.

IMO thats the point of Rimowa. The more dents and scratches the more you have traveled. I always know the true globetrotters just by looking at the luggage. Its usually expensive luggage as its much better quality which is important when you use it all the time, but its also well worn.

vakman · 27 October 2018, 12:40 AM

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Few more pics.

Thats the way they should look.

J!m · 27 October 2018, 01:29 AM

I was not familiar with the brand before now.

I imagine they are not, but are they water proof?

21 October 2018, 01:53 PM	#62
leooooo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: nyc Posts: 298	Well worth the price imo __________________ Current Rolex collection: SubND 114060, Explorer mk2 214270, Daytona white dial 116520, Skydweller white dial 326934, Daytona black dial 116503

21 October 2018, 04:49 PM	#64
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Rimowa is the best. Yes have 4 of them. Just ordered one more for our little girl. Figured she'll have a cool bag accompany her all her life. (Aluminum version of course) __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

21 October 2018, 08:00 PM	#68
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,634	For carry on they are cool, but heard too many stories of hold luggage getting damaged & bent to the extent it can’t close properly. Aluminium just isn’t the best possible material for domestic luggage in my view. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

21 October 2018, 10:11 PM	#71
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Why wouldn't you check an Rimowa? __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

22 October 2018, 03:33 PM	#76
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I'll take a picture of mine later if you want to see dings. It's had a few broken rivets, which I've replaced myself. Once it got a pretty bad ding on its short side, but hey, what did I say about metal? -You can always beat it back into submission. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

21 October 2018, 01:50 PM	#61
Alexwwjd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Texas Watch: Out!!! Posts: 2,352	I like them but they are heavy (the aluminum ones).

21 October 2018, 02:15 PM	#63
Chrislec "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Shanghai Watch: 16610 Posts: 206	The quality is one of the most solid in the market, but they only open from the middle - which makes it inconvenient in flight if you just want to quickly grab a sweatshirt or anything from your luggage. If the suitcase opens from the top (Samsonite style) you don't need to take it out of the luggage compartment. Just need to unzip the top, grab whatever you need, and close the luggage bin. With Rimowa case you can't,. You need to take it out of the compartment, open it completely, search your stuff in one inner zipped compartment or the other, close the whole thing, put it back. Weather you fly economy or business it's the same issue. Tumi released a great design solution for such hard luggage which opens both from the top and from the middle. But the problem of Tumi luggage case is the heavy weight (particularly concerning if travelling in Asia/China where they are quite strict on the kg limit) I'm waiting for Rimowa to update their design. Before that I stay away.

21 October 2018, 05:19 PM	#65
City74 Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Bradley Location: Virginia Watch: Speedy Reduced Posts: 727	Didn’t you start a thread a couple months ago about the same thing? https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=Rimowa

21 October 2018, 05:47 PM	#66
BreguetRolex Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Colombo,SriLanka Watch: TIMEX Posts: 2,251	fullsizeoutput_158.jpeg IMG_0527.JPG

22 October 2018, 12:07 AM	#73
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Today is Sunday... I am heading to church... I will pray for all of you that do not embrass the almighty Tumi.

22 October 2018, 07:03 AM	#75
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Earth Watch: 126619LB and more Posts: 5,207	I’ve had one for about 10 years. Probably done 1 million miles of travel with it. It’s no longer my go to carry on. It’s been in the attic, I got a bit tired of its appearance with all the dings and dents. It’s got too much character for me LOL.

24 October 2018, 07:27 AM	#85
katiedaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: DC Watch: Rolex Posts: 268	Japanese airport carousels are flooded by Rimowa's which speaks for quality :)

24 October 2018, 10:41 AM	#86
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	I really dig'em, but not expandable makes it a showstopper for me. I love that I have outside pockets on my Tumi, and I can access it from the front. Flexibility and purpose win every time for me.

26 October 2018, 09:57 PM	#87
vakman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Nederland. Watch: The watch.! Posts: 307	Asked the Wife one for Christmiss the hand carry one. Nice timeless design. __________________

27 October 2018, 01:29 AM	#90
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,813	I was not familiar with the brand before now. I imagine they are not, but are they water proof?

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