TGIFriday: Trip report Salon Deluxe Vietnam with new video

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Followup to our invitation for you to attend the Salon Deluxe Vietnam, we attended the event in Ho Chi Minh City from December 6 to 8, and bring you this video report.

TGIFriday: Trip report Salon Deluxe Vietnam with new video

We arrived at Ho Chi Minh City the morning of Day 0: for the Press Conference, and we attended the Gala Opening Cocktail. The event was held at Park Hyatt Saigon, a swanky hotel in downtown Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh City (30s)

But first, for those of you who have never been to Ho Chi Minh City, here is a quick look. A timelapse taken on a moving car around the city in early evening.

Timelapse of traffic in Ho Chi Minh City.

The city traffic is rather heavy, but moves freely. There were thousands of motorcycles, often with 4 people on board, zooming around. There appears to be no system as the motorcycles can mount pavements, take short cuts across pedestrian walkways and move from one side of the road to the other. But this is only to the untrained eye. There is system to the madness yet. To cross the road as a pedestrian, if one stands at the side of the road, waiting for a clearing in the traffic to make a move. One could stay there for hours. The trick is to make oneself visible, and just walk confidently across. The motorcycles, and cars, will make their way around. But if one lacks the confidence, look for a local, and follow him or her downstream of the traffic.

The Salon Deluxe YouTube video (8 min 45s)

Full review of the Jacob & Co Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon which appears at 5:19.

It was an interesting event. The guests who attended were the “who is who” of the high end Vietnamese society. The ladies were all decked out in splendid evening gowns and magnificent jewellery. As were the gentlemen. The Salon Deluxe Vietnam is organised by the Oriental Media & Event Services, headed by Jade Huynh. The company also 4 titles, including Thời Gian, which focuses on watches. For the December 2024 Salon Deluxe, there were two morning sessions dedicated to watches, and the intent is to expand this. We attended the morning “Masterclass” session, and were impressed with the interest levels of the participants. We hope to able to play a more active role in these sessions in future Salon Deluxe events.

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