Although the vast majority of mechanical watches are still made in steel, there are plenty of alternative materials, of course. One of the oldest and most widespread ones is gold, followed by titanium and perhaps platinum. On the more uncommon end of the spectrum, we find watches made in other types of metals, cutting-edge composite materials or even full sapphire, for that matter. While each has its own appeal, the use of these unusual materials pushes a watch into an entirely new direction. And even today, at a time when seemingly all seems done, we still get treated to new and rather special materials. So with that in mind, we’re bringing together some of the coolest new watches from Watches and Wonders 2026 that do things a bit differently. H. Moser & Cie. x Reebok Streamliner Pump One of the most fun and surprising watches was H. Moser & Cie.’s Streamliner Pump , made in partnership with sneaker giant Reebok.…