Family: 10xx
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.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Movement Type
Manual Winding
Display Type
Analog
Winding
Manual
FEATURES
Hacking SecondsSweep Seconds
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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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