Auric Blocks
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30-Day Returns & Exchanges
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1-Year Complimentary Repair · Lifetime Warranty Support
Complimentary repair service for one year from delivery, followed by lifetime warranty support. Parts, shipping, or service fees may apply after the first year.
First-year complimentary repair service excludes normal wear and tear, including wear of flints, wicks, and flint wheels, damage caused by misuse or accidents, and damage caused by user disassembly or modification.
For eligible first-year claims, THORENS covers necessary standard shipping arranged or approved by us. After the first year, replacement parts are charged at the applicable parts price and customers pay shipping; any additional service fees will be quoted for approval before work begins.
Your statutory rights remain unaffected. See our Warranty & Repairs policy for full details.
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Parts & Accessories
Product Descriptions
THORENS Crisp Sound – Auric Blocks is a vintage soft-flame brass fluid lighter with a solid brass body, refillable fluid system, flip-top lid, electroplated gold-tone finish, precision side-roller ignition, and a raised 3D block-pattern surface. Built for users who appreciate mechanical feedback and textured metal craftsmanship, it delivers a crisp metallic PING when the lid opens.
The crisp metallic PING is not an added sound effect, but the natural sound of precisely fitted mechanical components. To ignite, open the lid, rotate the precision side roller to create a spark, and light the traditional wick flame. The opening sound, side-roller action, and soft flame together create a clear mechanical experience with sound, touch, and ritual.
The exterior features an electroplated gold-tone surface with a raised 3D block pattern arranged across the body. Warm geometric facets, sharp square edges, and shifting reflections create depth, structure, and a strong sense of modern mechanical order, while the auric finish gives the lighter a richer, warmer, and more refined metal character without excessive decoration.
Key construction details:
- Refillable fluid lighter system for long-term use
- Solid brass body construction with substantial hand feel
- Precision-fitted lid components that create a clear metal “ping” when opened
- Spare flint storage beneath the flint cap for easier routine maintenance and replacement
This lighter is suitable for:
- Users looking for a refillable fluid lighter with strong mechanical feedback
- Collectors interested in side-slip ignition, crisp sound mechanisms, or block-pattern lighter designs
- Everyday carry users who prefer solid weight, tactile operation, and refillable long-term use
- Buyers looking for a refined mechanical lighter, collectible lighter, or distinctive gift for men
It may not be ideal if:
- You prefer butane jet-flame or torch-style lighters
- You want a disposable or maintenance-free lighter
- You prefer a plain smooth surface instead of a raised geometric block pattern
Proper refilling, flint replacement, and basic wick care help maintain consistent ignition performance while preserving the lighter’s electroplated polished gold-tone finish, three-dimensional block surface pattern, and crisp mechanical opening feel over time.
Learn about mechanical lighter design principles and how fluid lighters are properly maintained.
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1-Year Complimentary Repair · Lifetime Warranty Support
Complimentary repair service for one year from delivery, followed by lifetime warranty support. Parts, shipping, or service fees may apply after the first year.
Eligible first-year defects are repaired or replaced free of charge, including necessary standard shipping arranged or approved by THORENS. With complete information, we aim to establish a solution within two exchanges; repair and shipping time are separate.
First-year complimentary repair service excludes normal wear (including flints, wicks and flint wheels), accidental damage, misuse, and damage caused by user disassembly or modification. Routine maintenance or disassembly does not automatically void coverage; exclusions apply only to damage caused by the relevant action.
After the first year, lifetime warranty support continues. Replacement parts are charged at the applicable parts price, and the customer is responsible for shipping. Any applicable additional service fees will be quoted and approved before work begins. Verified unrepairable products may qualify for 30% off an eligible new lighter. Your statutory rights remain unaffected.
Read the full warranty & repair policy · Contact client care
Specifications
Precision in Motion
Every contour reveals the logic of Swiss mechanics.