Ok, so I bought one of these lighters on ebay. Me being a technology buff, I like getting "cool" stuff. The lighter activates the buttane and actual sensor +light once you open the lid. All it takes is the interruption of the light to the sensor for the spark.
Well as far as functionality goes, I wouldnt buy it if you can really care less if it has the ability to light with the pass of a finger. I would've liked to see a torch version, or atleast try to make it a bit more wind resistant. The flame can be put to about 3", but you wont get much use to it, as you'll probably have to refill it before the day ends, if that long.
Built quality; I have pretty much owned a good ammount of Colibri lighters. For some reason (HRMM china) they dont last very long without either creating a leak at the refill valve, or clogged/malfunctioning gas valves. However, the construction of the touchless is about the best that I have seen from them. The refill valve looks pretty solid, and the actual flame regulator also looks to be sturdy.The ceo is also a very well built unit, havent heard much complaints from people I know that own them.
Overall, if you want a really nice conversation piece which you only need for occassional usage and can spend about $70 on a lighter that will mainly be used for showing off or bringing on a cigar meet, then I would definately get this lighter. Unfortunately, I know that not everyone wants to spend $70 on a lighter that is barely going to be used.
Well as far as functionality goes, I wouldnt buy it if you can really care less if it has the ability to light with the pass of a finger. I would've liked to see a torch version, or atleast try to make it a bit more wind resistant. The flame can be put to about 3", but you wont get much use to it, as you'll probably have to refill it before the day ends, if that long.
Built quality; I have pretty much owned a good ammount of Colibri lighters. For some reason (HRMM china) they dont last very long without either creating a leak at the refill valve, or clogged/malfunctioning gas valves. However, the construction of the touchless is about the best that I have seen from them. The refill valve looks pretty solid, and the actual flame regulator also looks to be sturdy.The ceo is also a very well built unit, havent heard much complaints from people I know that own them.
Overall, if you want a really nice conversation piece which you only need for occassional usage and can spend about $70 on a lighter that will mainly be used for showing off or bringing on a cigar meet, then I would definately get this lighter. Unfortunately, I know that not everyone wants to spend $70 on a lighter that is barely going to be used.