“Watches, Stories, and Gear” is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any gear we happen to be digging on this week. We love gear.

Panasonic’s L10 camera honors 25 years of Lumix

This year, Japanese brand Panasonic celebrates their 25th anniversary of their brand of digital cameras, Lumix, with the release of the L10. In the past quarter of a century, the brand has done the remarkable job of positioning itself as one of the premier camera brands on the block – and it shouldn’t go unnoticed how tough this is with competitors like Leica, Sony, and other household names. 

And now that Lumix can legally rent a car, their L10 is a bit grown-up, and a bit back-to-basics (in the best way possible). This compact camera leans into a more tactile shooting experience, with a clean body design, physical controls, and a hybrid setup that works for both stills and video. It features Panasonic’s latest autofocus system, built-in stabilization, and high-resolution video recording, giving it enough technical specs without becoming unwieldy in features – or, for that matter, design. The Lumix L10 is slated to launch in June with a price tag of $1,499 in black or silver, with a special edition gold titanium model also available in limited quantities for $1,599. 

FieldMade Blackout Stealth Kits for Leica Cameras

There was a brief period in my 20s when I was obsessed with the thought of owning a murdered-out Mercedes – an especially lofty goal of mine, considering I was a law school dropout and working as a timeshare salesman. In any case, I’ve since lowered my expectations on what I can (and can’t afford) and think these $10 decals from Field Made for a Leica can scratch the proverbial itch to keep things a little stealthy. Customers have the option for their SL, M, and Q series cameras to apply these subtle little decals over the existing branding on their cameras to de-brand the body for a sleek, minimal look.

Microbrand Atlas

Worn & Wound’s mission has always included using this platform as a way to highlight smaller brands into the mainstream – and we love to see other companies with this same goal in mind. Microbrand Atlas is a website that uses a map-based interface for discovering microbrands from around the world, with the ability to sort by country, style, movement type, and more. Within each specific brand page, one can see more about the brand’s history, release archive, sourcing info, and more, giving you a full view of brands you perhaps haven’t heard of before.

The Gooseneck by Finch Knife Co.

With Summer nearly upon us, I’m finding myself outdoors doing all the tasks I’ve ignored throughout the winter around my farm. And one thing I’m realizing is that I don’t have a very good job for the tasks at hand. And maybe, just maybe, the Gooseneck by Finch Knife Co. could be up to the challenge. 

Named after the trailer hitch used by farmers and haulers (and not, as I thought, for those fancy tea kettles they sell at Williams-Sonoma), it’s built to be a daily driver for your needs, made possible with Gooseneck pairing its bolsters with 14C28N steel for added strength and durability. But it’s not just about getting the job done – the Gooseneck is also a beautiful knife, coming in three varieties: Goldenrod, Abalone, and Mother of Pearl handles all bring this collection to a level of design and not just utility. 

The Gooseneck will be available May 29, with a price tag of $110, available through Finch Knife Co.

From The Archives: In Hindsight: The Omega X SWATCH MoonSwatch

In the aftermath of the Royal Pop release, it’s a good time to revisit our feelings on the MoonSwatch release. Perhaps not as polarizing design-wise, it was nonetheless one of those moments in the industry that, forgive the hyperbole, “broke the internet”. And while people’s gut reactions are still fresh, it will be interesting to see how opinions change when the dust settles down, the hype wears off, and we’re left with a pastel-colored ~bioceramic~ watch dangling from our collective backpacks wondering, “Was this all worth it?”