Originally Posted by pwmcmaho

By way of background I have been a loyal Hartmann luggage user for decades (with various tweed soft sides and duffels, etc. in my collection)

I need to add a larger checked luggage piece for two plus week international trips ...

After scouring the forums here, I have seen quite a bit of good things on Rimowa, which I have seen in person a few years back, but never really researched deeply...

Of course being a Hartmann guy, I went to see if they had anything comparable, and came across the 7R series (virgin Aluminum, not the metallized "Curv" material). Looks nice, with spinners, the traditional attention to details with leather in some nice places, et...

Since I can't easily see either in person, I wanted some feedback on fit, finish, quality, longevity, etc. etc.

Any thoughts or feedback is much appreciated!!!!

Patrick