Zippo Sea Life Design Lighter, Navy Matte (49409) in El Paso
About this item
- Windproof flame that lights dependably in wind, on a patio or out on the water, finished with the signature Zippo click.
- Vivid full-color Sea Life artwork (sea turtles, jellyfish, anemones and coral) printed across a deep navy matte case that plays down fingerprints.
- Refillable for a lifetime with no disposables to toss; a quick top-off of premium fluid keeps it going for years.
- Solid all-brass build with a satisfying lid snap, pocket-sized at just 2.0 oz.
- Backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free, with no receipt and no time limit.
- A ready-to-gift collectible from Zippo's Color Image collection, arriving in a Zippo gift box.
Product description
The Zippo Sea Life lighter (model 49409) is a genuine windproof pocket lighter on a navy matte brass case, decorated with Zippo’s Color Image process to show a full-color undersea scene of sea turtles, jellyfish, anemones and coral. It is refillable, American-made in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and backed by Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. It ships empty, so plan to add fuel before the first light, and check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it in stock.
An undersea world on a navy matte case
The draw here is the artwork. Zippo’s Color Image printing lays a vivid ocean scene across the deep navy matte case, with sea turtles gliding past jellyfish, soft anemones and bands of coral. The matte finish keeps the colors rich, plays down fingerprints, and gives the lighter a modern, understated body that lets the reef scene stand out. It belongs to Zippo’s Color Image collection, a line built around bold, high-resolution graphics, and it makes an easy pick for anyone drawn to the ocean, sea turtles, diving or fishing.
Windproof, refillable, and guaranteed for life by Zippo
Under the art it is a classic Zippo. The windproof design shields the flame so it lights dependably in a breeze, on a patio or out on the water, and it closes with the unmistakable Zippo click. The all-brass case and insert are built to be refilled again and again rather than thrown away, which is why a Zippo lasts for decades. Every Zippo windproof lighter, the 49409 included, is made in Bradford, Pennsylvania, where the company has built lighters since 1932, and it carries Zippo’s lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free, with no time limit and no receipt required. That guarantee covers the mechanism, not cosmetic wear, so if the action ever fails you send the lighter to Zippo and they repair it free.
What you need to keep it lit
This lighter arrives empty, so add fuel before your first light. Fill it with Zippo premium lighter fluid by lifting the insert, saturating the packing under the felt pad, then wiping it dry before you spark it. Over time two small parts wear: the flint, which an everyday user replaces every few weeks, and the wick, which lasts far longer. Keep a few replacement flints tucked under the felt pad so a relight is never more than a moment away, and swap in a replacement wick once the old one darkens with carbon and stops catching cleanly. With those basics on hand, the Sea Life lighter stays ready for years.
Find it at El Paso Smoke Shops
El Paso Smoke Shops carries Zippo lighters across our 10 El Paso, Texas locations, and our Hosts stock and handle these every day. This Sea Life design is kept at only some of those stores, so check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it before you head over. You must be 21 or older with a valid ID to buy it.
Part collectible, part everyday workhorse, the Zippo Sea Life navy matte lighter pairs a striking undersea Color Image scene with the windproof, refillable, lifetime-guaranteed build Zippo is known for. Add fuel, keep a spare flint handy, and it is ready whenever you need a flame. Check the live stock on this page to find it at an El Paso Smoke Shops near you.
Specifications
- Brand
- Zippo
- Collection
- Color Image
- Design
- Sea Life
- Design Category
- Theme
- Finish
- Navy Matte
- Case Material
- Brass
- Case Size
- Classic
- Dimensions
- 2.25 x 1.5 x 0.5 in
- Weight
- 2.0 oz
- Mechanism
- Windproof
- Refillable
- Yes
- Flint
- Replaceable
- Wick
- Replaceable
- Insert Type
- Standard
- Fuel
- Zippo Premium Lighter Fluid
- Compatibility
- Standard Zippo case (200 series)
- Lifetime Warranty
- Yes
- Made In
- Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Questions & Answers
Will the Sea Life design wear off or scratch?
Zippo applies the Sea Life artwork with its Color Image printing process, which bonds the graphic to the navy matte case so it holds up to everyday handling and pocket wear far better than a sticker or label. The lifetime guarantee covers mechanical function rather than cosmetic wear, so if you want the colors kept pristine, store it in the gift box or a pouch. Regular daily use will mellow any matte Zippo finish over time, which many collectors consider part of its character.
Does the Zippo 49409 come with lighter fluid?
No. Like every Zippo, the Sea Life lighter ships empty for safe transport, so you add fuel before the first light. Fill it with Zippo premium lighter fluid: lift the insert, saturate the packing under the felt pad, wipe it dry, and it is ready to spark.
Is the Zippo Sea Life lighter really made in the USA?
Yes. Every Zippo windproof lighter, including the 49409, is manufactured in Bradford, Pennsylvania, where Zippo has built lighters since 1932. The case is American-made brass finished in navy matte and decorated with the Color Image undersea scene.
How does Zippo's lifetime guarantee work?
Zippo backs every windproof lighter with its famous lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free. There is no time limit and no receipt required. The coverage is for mechanical failure, not cosmetic damage, loss or theft. If the mechanism ever fails, you send the lighter to Zippo and they repair it free; El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter and Zippo honors the repair.
How often do I replace the flint and wick?
For an everyday user the flint lasts a few weeks, so it is worth keeping spare replacement flints tucked under the felt pad. The wick lasts much longer and only needs swapping when it darkens with carbon and stops lighting cleanly, at which point a fresh a replacement wick brings it back to a clean light.
Is the Zippo Sea Life lighter a good gift?
Yes. It arrives in a Zippo gift box, and the bright undersea artwork makes it a popular collectible for ocean and sea-turtle fans, anglers and divers. Because it is refillable and guaranteed for life by Zippo, it is a keepsake rather than a throwaway. You must be 21 or older with a valid ID to buy it in Texas.
You must be 21 or older with a valid government-issued ID to purchase this lighter in Texas. This is a genuine Zippo windproof lighter, not a vape or a concealment device. It ships empty for safe transport, so premium lighter fluid is sold separately and must be added before the first use. The lifetime guarantee is honored by Zippo: it works or Zippo fixes it free; El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter and Zippo performs any covered repair.
