Rimowa Re-design for 2016?
Jul 27, 2016, 11:41 am
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Just bought two in the past month.. First was stolen in Bogota... It would be a shame if a new one comes out in a month.. My new one is brand new, wonder if I should return it before I use it and wait...
Dec 10, 2016, 5:57 pm
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got tired of waiting and just bought 2 more cases. website still says that a new design is coming in 2016...we'll see in the next 3 weeks I guess?
interestingly, I noticed that kofferprofi has some Topas cases listed with the title "New Generation." I don't recall if they were always titled like this or not?
interestingly, I noticed that kofferprofi has some Topas cases listed with the title "New Generation." I don't recall if they were always titled like this or not?
Dec 27, 2016, 4:58 am
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Updates are coming in mid-2017. Rimowas going on sale is highly unlikely, even older models. You can either buy online and a few websites offer 10-15% discount (they apply it to the whole website), at a store it's again extremely unlikely you'd get a discount on a particular Rimowa bag. You can however get the VAT back if you claim it as a business expense for your travels, or if you live outside the EU.
Dec 27, 2016, 6:23 pm
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Updates are coming in mid-2017. Rimowas going on sale is highly unlikely, even older models. You can either buy online and a few websites offer 10-15% discount (they apply it to the whole website), at a store it's again extremely unlikely you'd get a discount on a particular Rimowa bag. You can however get the VAT back if you claim it as a business expense for your travels, or if you live outside the EU.
Dec 28, 2016, 2:13 am
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According to their website there aren't any new series coming out, other than the same models in larger sizes (such as the 100L Topas Sport) or the same models with the eletronic-tag, which make the bag a little bit heavier, a bit less internal volume and can only be read by less than 4 airlines, not really worth it imo.
Dec 28, 2016, 8:11 pm
#24
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I went to four different Rimowa retailers today trying to find my perfect carry on. One of them mentioned that the Salsa Deluxe shipment coming in January will have double zippers (like the Bossa Nova line) as opposed to the current single zipper, this is apparently harder for thieves to poke through. I can't confirm the double zipper as I haven't seen it in person yet, but I preordered one and will report back when it arrives in late January.
Jan 24, 2017, 11:14 pm
#25
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I went to four different Rimowa retailers today trying to find my perfect carry on. One of them mentioned that the Salsa Deluxe shipment coming in January will have double zippers (like the Bossa Nova line) as opposed to the current single zipper, this is apparently harder for thieves to poke through. I can't confirm the double zipper as I haven't seen it in person yet, but I preordered one and will report back when it arrives in late January.
Feb 3, 2017, 1:17 am
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You can assume with certainty that they won't offer e-tag for their carry-on lines.
Feb 4, 2017, 10:51 am
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My local Rimowa store said that electronic tags are coming across the line - not mentioning carry-ons specifically, but I'd imagine they'd incorporate it, too. After all, there are times you check your rollaboard.
Feb 5, 2017, 1:39 am
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Maybe they mean across the brand/line, as it's unlikely they'd make carry-ons heavier than what they already are just to have an e-tag that most of the time won't be used because they're carry-ons. Carry-ons are only checked-in when they are overweight or considered oversized by an airline, those are exceptions to the norm.
Jul 26, 2017, 7:29 am
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Old thread, but I was looking at the website and noticed the "Design–Update 2017" and I just compared my new Topas Stealth IATA I just got with my older Topas Titanium IATA...
New wheel design (Rimowa logo on the new ones), the top handle is now smaller so it doesn't get in the way of the pull handle, the top handle is now spring loaded so it doesn't just flap around, the pull handle is also spring loaded so when you press the button it pops up making it easier to pull out, and the interior straps were designed. Overall I say all good changes.
New wheel design (Rimowa logo on the new ones), the top handle is now smaller so it doesn't get in the way of the pull handle, the top handle is now spring loaded so it doesn't just flap around, the pull handle is also spring loaded so when you press the button it pops up making it easier to pull out, and the interior straps were designed. Overall I say all good changes.