1680 pip help. Replace with factory old stock pip or factory ghost bezel non oem pip

[928ktgold]

I just got the 5600000 serial 1680 very sharp watch. Looks to be in hardly worn condition. I want to get a new pop with some yellow color to it. Found on eBay a dealer who sells old used stock pip. Or should I get a factory ghost bezel but it has an aftermarket pip?




Also a friend suggested I keep the old pip in the old bezel but get a 2nd bezel to keep the original part thing going.
Guys help me out here. Am I over thinking this factory “original” thing too much. PiPs aren’t that big of deal are they? Should I just pop my old pip out. I guess I’ll keep it stored.



As you can see it’s in very good shape given the crown guards are so sharp. This makes me think the grey bezel won’t match this newer condition look.
So just get a factory pip that is used?

[oldtools]

How hard is the plastic on those vintage tritium pips? Pressing them in may cause them to crack. You could ask the insert seller if he has a black insert instead of a ghost. I think I would go that way and save my original insert. Or, maybe you could send your original insert to someone like Phillip Ridley and have him source a pip and press it in.

[springer]

The original pip is shot. Put it in a plastic bag, and store it in your sock drawer.

Go find a nice, original one and replace the pip in it now. Some original parts just need replacing so yes, don't over-think this replacement part.

[Dan S]

No problem replacing the pip. Just make sure you don’t pay $300+ for a fake one that should be only $10.

[928ktgold]

Originally Posted by springer

The original pip is shot. Put it in a plastic bag, and store it in your sock drawer.

Go find a nice, original one and replace the pip in it now. Some original parts just need replacing so yes, don't over-think this replacement part.

Got it thanks!

[928ktgold]

Thanks for the advice sourced a factory old pip. Totally completes the watch!


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