Family: 10xxBased on Jaeger-LeCoultre 478
The 1008/BS is a manual-winding caliber manufactured by Vacheron Constantin, introduced in 1955. Based on the Jaeger-LeCoultre 478, it features hacking center seconds and was developed specifically for the Chronometer Royal line. The movement is not in-house, reflecting a common practice among Swiss manufactures of the era to base movements on proven ébauches. Production has been discontinued.
Last updated 8 Jul 2026Suggest a correction
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Movement Type
Manual Winding
Display Type
Analog
Winding
Manual
FEATURES
Hacking SecondsSweep Seconds
QUICK FACTS
BRAND
TYPE
Manual WindingSTATUS
DiscontinuedMANUFACTURE
ÉbaucheLAUNCH YEAR
1955BASED ON
Jaeger-LeCoultre 478CALIBER FAMILY
10xxALSO KNOWN AS
cal. 1008/bsk 1008/bs
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