Nicolas, if it is still time to edit, I think you should look at the final results published yesterday, which shouls alter your analysis as most of the watches you pointed went unsold (there were many unsold lots : 46% of total lots auctionned, a deception but we could see this coming).
Discussing prices of lots unsold seems to me irrelevant, because the price reached is achieved artificially by the auctioneer in the hope to meet the reserve.
Among the watches you commented:
eg the black E 855 ( Lot 387 ) was unsold
eg the brown chocolate dial of the E 855 ( Lot 411 ) was unsold
eg the 2 Polaris II (Lots 335 & 336) went unsold
eg the 2 chronographs which you discuss (319 and 322) went unsold
eg The Chronometer Cal 906 ( lot 363 ) was unsold
eg lot 365 chronometer was unsold
eg pocket watch lot 346 was unsold
eg The Zep, lot 519 was unsold (showing what an un-wise choice from JLC this piece was in relation to the auction)
I also think all results should be discussed including buyer premium, as this is what ultimately people paid.
Finally, the internet bidding system was far from perfect as many interested bidders could not join and participate to the auction.
The general feeling from the room was a massive disappointment, as this auction certainly did not help to raise the profile of Jaeger LeCoultre as a collectible status, and it confirmed that the auction organisation itself was a let down.
This message has been edited by Clavi on 2011-12-01 04:56:15