Renerod's post beautifully intertwines the vibrant traditions of Mexico's Día de Muertos with his personal appreciation for a Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece. This article explores how a watch can serve as a canvas for cultural expression and personal connection, demonstrating the rich narratives collectors often find within their horological passions. Renerod's detailed explanation of the holiday provides essential context for understanding his unique 'pumpkin' watch presentation.
Today it is celebrated in all Mexico "El Día de Muertos" (day of the death). This day, people celebrates their departed ones, by setting the altar where all the things the death liked are put. For many, it is believed that somehow, the death are allowed to leave infra-world, or Mictlan, so they can visit their loved ones and have a brief stay while they indulge with the food and drink that they liked while alive. It is used to put the best photograph of all the departed so their family can remember them as they were in their best days, as well as candles to light their way home and incense.
Today many people disguise as catrinas or catrines (skeleton women and men) to honor and remember their loved ones who have departed. So the skull theme is seen everywhere. These days are very colorful an celebrated among Mexicans, and is also related to a painting made by the great Mexican painter Diego Rivera named "Sueño de una tarde dominical en la Alameda Central" or "Dream of a Sunday afternoon walk at Central Park".
With the globalization of foreign customs from Anglo-Saxon countries, there are also new elements which mix with this ancient tradition, like Halloween.
So excuse my long explanation and allow me to introduce you to my pumpkin (I mean colored radium hands) with a "new" bracelet:
And here is Diego Rivera's painting:
Picture credit: Wikipedia.
I hope you enjoyed this post.
Best.
René
