Golden Current

THORENS Round Pocket – Golden Current is a refillable brass soft flame lighter distinguished by its classic round silhouette, intricate mechanical design, and two-tone gold and silver detailing. Inspired by the shape of a traditional pocket watch, its rounded body combines a polished silver-tone frame with a golden surface and finely detailed silver flowing lines, creating an elegant and dynamic visual effect. Its compact, palm-sized form makes it suitable for everyday carry and display, bringing classic mechanical design back into daily life.

A Classic Reawakened. Mechanical Charm Rediscovered. The Round Pocket series brings back a classic round lighter design that had been discontinued for decades. Its design history can be traced to THORENS round lighter patent drawings from 1933–1934. A related patent published in 1934 documents the round body and twin-arm drive mechanism. Today, THORENS reintroduces this distinctive design, reconnecting historical mechanical ingenuity with modern everyday use.

This lighter features a distinctive linked ignition mechanism. Opening the lid activates the mechanical linkage, which drives the flint wheel to generate a spark and ignite the traditional wick-based soft flame. By combining the opening motion with the ignition process, the mechanism delivers an intuitive and engaging operating experience. The traditional wick flame preserves the character of a classic fluid lighter, making each ignition a distinctive mechanical ritual.

The body features a decorative combination of silver and gold, with flowing lines forming a layered, dynamic pattern across the surface. Fine silver lines sweep across the golden sections, following the rounded contours of the body to create a fluid and elegant appearance. The polished metal frame further enhances its refined finish, giving this round lighter both a vintage mechanical character and a distinctive contemporary decorative style.

The bottom features a threaded cap with a ring pull. Unscrewing the cap provides access to the refill port for adding suitable lighter fluid. A built-in compartment inside the bottom cap stores a spare flint, making it convenient to carry a replacement. Combined with its refillable fuel system and traditional wick-based soft flame, the lighter is designed for continued use with regular refilling, flint replacement, and wick maintenance. Its compact, rounded body is well suited to everyday pocket carry and also makes it an appealing collectible inspired by historical mechanical design.

Key construction details:
• Brass construction with a classic, pocket-watch-inspired round silhouette
• Linked ignition mechanism that drives the flint wheel when the lid opens
• Traditional wick-based soft flame with a refillable lighter-fluid system
• Polished silver-tone frame, golden surface, and finely detailed flowing line patterns
• Threaded bottom cap with a ring pull for convenient refueling
• Built-in spare flint compartment for convenient replacement storage

This lighter is suitable for:
• Collectors who appreciate classic THORENS round lighter designs and brand heritage
• Users who enjoy mechanical ignition systems and distinctive operating experiences
• Those drawn to rounded forms, pocket-watch-inspired designs, and refined metal detailing
• Everyday carry users looking for a compact, refillable pocket lighter
• Buyers seeking a distinctive mechanical lighter with collectible appeal

It may not be ideal if:
• You prefer butane torch or jet flame lighters
• You want a disposable or completely maintenance-free lighter
• You prefer traditional rectangular lighter bodies over rounded, pocket-watch-inspired designs
• You do not want to refill lighter fluid, replace flints, or maintain the wick

Regular refilling, flint replacement, and wick maintenance help maintain consistent ignition performance. The accessible bottom refill port and built-in spare flint compartment provide practical everyday convenience, while the classic round silhouette, two-tone gold and silver detailing, and linked mechanical ignition give the Round Pocket – Golden Current its distinctive identity. More than an everyday pocket lighter, it is a collectible expression of THORENS' enduring mechanical design heritage.

First-use note: This lighter is shipped without fuel. Please fill it with suitable lighter fluid before using it for the first time.