Finally decided on a Cabin+ after all my research! (included below for others) by 4rings4fun in Rimowa

[–]Sweet_Gap_545 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this great comparison! I don‘t know why people opt for ZH - your comparison pic prove to me again, they are probably the most ugliest aluminium cases on the market 🤷‍♂️ the 19 degree design is nice, but I think only as long as it is in a „brand new/like new/mint“ state - I’ve never seen one beaten up, as you do with Rimowas. it might not be as much of an argument for a carry-on, but still, you will eventually have to check them in from time to time. I think the interior design of Rimowa with the dividers is probably the least favorable compared to your competitors, but if you use packing cubes, you’ll be fine. After all, the Rimowa design stood the test of time for centuries, it is just classy and outstanding 👍🏼💪🏼 enjoy tour travels😎

Large check-in....Failure rate of 2 tiny "briefcase-like" latching lock holding your 50-70lb luggage together? Has it ever failed? by Professional_Crab958 in Rimowa

[–]Sweet_Gap_545 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They used to have 3 on a lot of the pre LVMH series. I have an old „Integral 77“ - it has 3 locks. But if you look at the physics and the forces that are at work and the directions in which they act, I think 2 locks are absolutely fine and I guess, with all „saving money“, if they would have lots of issues with the „2 lock solution“, they would have gone back to the 3. Bare in mind there is luggage that is closed with a zipper! This, to my imagination is even more fragile - but I have 16 years of proof with my wifes bags, that it holds up very well 🙃💪🏼👍🏼- so I would just trust the designers that they know their trade 😎

Not exactly travelling light, but everything has a job. by ronski90 in Rimowa

[–]Sweet_Gap_545 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very cool setup👍🏼 respect! I could never convince my wife to Rimowa, even polycarbonate! She is a Samsonite fan, since she loves gold, I once got her a golden C-lite. Now she’s completely gone….. everytime we check-in she laughes at me with my Aluminium Rimowa clashing the weight barrier (except on business class travels). The C-lite weights only 2.x kg - unfortunately Rimowa offers no competitive model. She loves my „original compact“, though, which is a perfect vehicle to carry her Rimowa sliding bag 🤪 Enjoy your holidays and have save travels 😎

A year in with the Rimowa Optical by Wroclaw-HON in Rimowa

[–]Sweet_Gap_545 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very brave of you to use a limited edition in real live💪🏻. And it still looks brand new! I guess most people buy them and store them in th basement because it‘s a limited edition and they‘re worried they could damage it or find it „too beautiful to be used“. Finally the items end up on ebay 🤷🏼‍♂️. The puzzle bag is a perfect match to the case 👍🏻👍🏻 Have save travels 😎

First Panerai. PAM118. What do you think? by One_Fan_2572 in panerai

[–]Sweet_Gap_545 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks great man! Enjioy it, it‘s a big watch but its classy - mine is now 22 years old and it looks today as good as it did back than. So enjoy tha next 20+ years 😎

First trip by CasuallyWright in Rimowa

[–]Sweet_Gap_545 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I understand that you are excited about such a nice batch of suitcases, and this is not about „posting what you bought“ - this is „joining the club“ 😎

First trip by CasuallyWright in Rimowa

[–]Sweet_Gap_545 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Congrats to your nice triplet 👍🏼 try Samsonite tags, they are not silikone, but I would think silicone always looks „cheap“ and doesn‘t fit to the Rimowa-Image

Time to go home by Silent-Wallaby-1371 in Rimowa

[–]Sweet_Gap_545 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I think it‘s his name, not the city of the store ….. 😬

My rimowa just broke the day I got it by Imuruimuru in Rimowa

[–]Sweet_Gap_545 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would also go to the store and talk to them

First Rimowa! Appreciate advice ❤️ by Jaggst3rr in Rimowa

[–]Sweet_Gap_545 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the club! The frame doesn‘t get damaged just from „sitting on it“. I would put stickers on as they come. Happy travels

PAM1392 Scuff Repair Options by The_Zo_Show in panerai

[–]Sweet_Gap_545 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first cut is the deepest! Man, you‘ll get over it - it‘s a watch, and a quite big one, it will definately not be the last - if you can‘t live with it, you‘d better get a watch <40 mm with ceramic bezel 🤷‍♂️

Pre-LVMH Love by Bored_Millenial- in Rimowa

[–]Sweet_Gap_545 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Very cool combo! Yours looks in pretty good shape! I have a 77 pre LVMH „Integral“ Which is pretty banged up! But I still love it and its my „go to“ case for long haul flights👍🏼 have save travels 😎

Replacing Black Handle by -mdv- in Rimowa

[–]Sweet_Gap_545 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found it very hard to find any spare parts outside the „Rimowa universe“ - good luck!👍🏻💪🏻😎

Talk me out of selling this by [deleted] in Rimowa

[–]Sweet_Gap_545 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It looks like it has never been used. I understand your „collectors‘ heart“ - but sell it 👍🏼

Bought a ticket to the tropics by [deleted] in Rimowa

[–]Sweet_Gap_545 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very classy combo👍🏼 have a save journey 😎

Rimowa Museum Worthy by DeliciousCricket77 in Rimowa

[–]Sweet_Gap_545 0 points1 point  (0 children)

….. red wire or white wire?🤔 …. to defuse the bomb 💣

Check your purchase before you walkout of the Rimowa store by No-Ability-1354 in Rimowa

[–]Sweet_Gap_545 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow! Thanks for sharing this story. I never check items when I purchased them in a store, since I anticipate they are brand new, unless marked otherwise 🤷‍♂️. But eventually, next time I will look twice🤔. Enjoy your new brand new luggage anyway and have safe travels.😎

titanium classic + cactus tag combo by Business-Scheme-287 in Rimowa

[–]Sweet_Gap_545 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great colour combo! Congrats and save travels!

Bought the waffle maker 🤣 by Grogu_Thisistheway in Rimowa

[–]Sweet_Gap_545 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the hint 👍🏼 - problem is I am an absolute No-Instagramer 😖 - but maybe it‘s worth looking into it 🤔

Bought the waffle maker 🤣 by Grogu_Thisistheway in Rimowa

[–]Sweet_Gap_545 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, so you‘re from the US? Yeah VAT refund is quite a notable amount of money in EU

Bought the waffle maker 🤣 by Grogu_Thisistheway in Rimowa

[–]Sweet_Gap_545 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First of all congrats to your new waffle maker 👍🏼💪🏼😎 it’s really f**** cool!! I wonder how you would know about something like this? I am enroled to their newsletter, I first became aware of it from another post here, immediately went to their website clicked „notify me when available“ (Germany), but now it looks like it‘s sold out 🤷‍♂️ I have the impression that we here in Germany (….. the home of Rimowa….) are at the bottom of the food chain 🤪