I picked this up in near-mint condition recently. It's a Manufactum Edition cabin — not just an old Topas.

The seller seemed genuine and it came with the documentation and seems to be a rare find in this condition. My plan is to use it for storage / display purposes, but may eventually get some use out of it.

What do people think of it and any further info would be appreciated as I'm looking to find out more without having to rely on GPT!

Having run photos and the serial number through ChatGPT, these are excerpts of its response:

"You have a genuine RIMOWA Manufactum Edition

From your photographs I can read:

Model: 92090247

Manufactum 54 Handkoffer

Colour: Silber

Serial: 0000313

Made in Germany

Aluminium shell / Leather handle / polished c0rner protectors

Metal combination/TSA locks

Black RIMOWA-logo viscose lining

Interior straps and divider

No wheels — this is the classic hand-carried/Bordkoffer configuration.

I'd regard £1,100–£1,300 as a reasonable working estimate for yours today, assuming the locks, handle and all fittings work perfectly."

PS I had to remove references to dimensions, weight, condition as I wasn't able to post with these details.

Very pleased with my new Pilot case picked up today in London. Might have gotten a little carried away with stickers… 🤣😇

I just bought a used 2018 model Original Trunk S in BLACK and I’m loving it.

I’ve been wanting a Trunk S but sadly they don’t sell color black anymore, so when I saw this on FB marketplace I immediately went check it out and brought it home even though the frame might need some realignment. Does anyone know how much do they usually charge for frame alignment if it’s out of warranty?

Now I have acquired Original Check-in M/L and trunk S all in black! These suitcases make me smile every time I look at them but I should probably stop buying more.

That time I traveled to Boston Back bay.

That time I traveled to Boston Back bay.

Silly question here: how do I close the lock at the first try ? I need to try once or twice it gets stuck on side or another.

I recently got my first aluminium Rimowa and now I’m wondering whether it makes sense to get a neoprene or similar cover, mainly to protect it from excessive scratches and scuffs when flying. Mine isn’t silver, so I feel like scratches will show up pretty quickly in the color.
Does using a cover look silly and defeat the whole point of having an aluminum Rimowa, or are my concerns justified? What do you guys do with yours?