Hartmann 7R Aluminum versus Rimowa Topas
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 22
Hartmann 7R Aluminum versus Rimowa Topas
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
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
#2
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: IAH
Programs: UA Global Services; Bonvoy Ambassador
Posts: 57
I would like to know the answer to this as well. Huge Hatmann loyalist from the old days. Need a new roll-a-board. Was thinking that the hard-sided (esp aluminum) craze was worth consideration. I like the "idea" of sticking with Hartmann (all the rest of the family luggage matches, you know). But is it any good?
#3
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: IAH
Programs: UA Global Services; Bonvoy Ambassador
Posts: 57
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
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
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 22
Currently I am looking for a smaller international carry-on and debating between the 32L Topas and the new Aleon 19" aluminum. Decisions ...
#5
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 4
Did you end up getting the Aleon? It's on my radar but there are so few reviews I was wondering how you liked it if you did go with it.
#6
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 22
For the record it is awesome and fits as advertised in the oberheas of the small crjs which I always have on at least two legs on every flight on either Delta or American.
My Rimow International Carryon.
#7
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: IAH
Programs: UA Global Services; Bonvoy Ambassador
Posts: 57
Rimowa
so twice you have chosen rimowa. I may follow suit. But I wear formal business suits how do you pack those things. There is no suiter sleeve. Do you fold on the flat side of case ? How many suits? How does it work for you ?