FOLLOW THE SUN..
A new dimension of time
What if a watch could show time — instead of only telling it?
HAYKES started with a simple idea:
The sun is the origin of our time.
HAYKES translates that idea into a new way of experiencing time. A combination of traditional analogue watchmaking and a discreet light interface that makes the rhythm of the day visible.
Sunrise. Daylight. Sunset. Night.
Not as information on a screen, but as part of the watch itself.
HAYKES is a developed watch concept — now available for acquisition.
From idea to complete concept
HAYKES is not just an idea or a single watch design.
Over the years, the concept has been developed into a comprehensive design and innovation project.
The development includes:
- watch designs and industrial design
- numerous sketches and design proposals
- the HAYKES name and brand concept
- analogue and mechanical watch concepts
- LED-ring and display concepts
- interaction between analogue hands and light
- visualisation of day and night
- sunrise and sunset concepts
- technical and mechanical development concepts
- presentation and communication material
- visual identity and product proposals
- the complete development history of HAYKES
Years of thinking, designing, testing and developing have gone into the concept.
What if a watch could show time — instead of only telling it?
HAYKES started with a simple idea:
The sun is the origin of our time.
HAYKES translates that idea into a new way of experiencing time. A combination of traditional analogue watchmaking and a discreet light interface that makes the rhythm of the day visible.
Sunrise. Daylight. Sunset. Night.
Not as information on a screen, but as part of the watch itself.
HAYKES is a developed watch concept — now available for acquisition.
From idea to complete concept
HAYKES is not just an idea or a single watch design.
Over the years, the concept has been developed into a comprehensive design and innovation project.
The development includes:
- watch designs and industrial design
- numerous sketches and design proposals
- the HAYKES name and brand concept
- analogue and mechanical watch concepts
- LED-ring and display concepts
- interaction between analogue hands and light
- visualisation of day and night
- sunrise and sunset concepts
- technical and mechanical development concepts
- presentation and communication material
- visual identity and product proposals
- the complete development history of HAYKES
Years of thinking, designing, testing and developing have gone into the concept.
The origin of Haykes
Present ime, daytime left, sundown, nighttime and sunrise in one view.
A different way of seeing time
For centuries, watches have primarily told us what time it is.
HAYKES explores another question:
Can a watch also show us where we are in the rhythm of the day?
The concept uses light to visualise the progression of daylight and darkness, while retaining the familiarity and elegance of an analogue watch.
The result is not a smartwatch in the traditional sense.
It is an attempt to give the traditional watch a new dimension.
Analog Watch Innovation
Because the entire day is visible, time is no longer just a moment —
it becomes something you can see as a whole.
What if a watch showed the day instead of just the time?
Instead of only showing the current time, it reveals:
• the position of the sun
• sunrise and sunset
• remaining daylight/nighttime
A new way to experience time —
while preserving the clarity of traditional watch design.
Just a calm and intuitive overview of your day.
A watch that shows the day — including your time within it.
Connect your agenda:
HAYKES visualizes the full 24-hour rhythm of the day.
This also makes it possible to integrate your agenda into the day itself.
Appointments appear as subtle segments within the 24-hour cycle,
allowing you to see at a glance:
• where your commitments are
• how your day is structured
• how much time remains
What is Haykes
HAYKES
Analog Watch Innovation
designed to extend traditional analog timekeeping rather than replace it.
At the center, classic hands and figures preserve the clarity, elegance, and familiarity of analog watches.
Surrounding the dial, ultra-efficient LEDs provide solar-guided time visualization, indicating:
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the sun’s position (the real time)
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sunrise
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sunset
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the remaining duration of daylight and night at any moment
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The outer LED ring is designed as a low-energy signaling layer, capable of supporting additional time-related functions such as weather alerts, status indicators, or contextual warnings — without screens, apps, or high power consumption.
This keeps it:
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elegant
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expandable
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non-threatening to analog DNA
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Together, these elements create a clear, intuitive 24-hour time experience — always visible, day and night, with minimal energy consumption.
Why Haykes is different
HAYKES is designed as a true alternative to smartwatches — not a variation of them.
✅ Not a Smartwatch
No screen. No operating system. No apps. No black watchface.
HAYKES preserves the essence of analog watchmaking while adding meaningful intelligence.
✅ Ultra-Low Energy Consumption
Built with micro-LEDs and common cathode technology, the system requires minimal power — enabling long battery life and continuous visibility, day and night.
✅ 24-Hour Solar Time Logic
Time is visualized as the Earth experiences it. The LED sun indicator follows a true 24-hour cycle, offering intuitive insight beyond the traditional 12-hour loop.
✅ Functional LED Ring Architecture
The outer LED ring is designed as a low-energy signaling layer. Beyond solar time, it can support additional time-related functions such as weather alerts, status indicators, or contextual warnings — without screens, apps, or high power consumption.
✅ Fits Existing Watch DNA
The concept is engineered to integrate seamlessly into analog collections — from entry-level to premium — without disrupting established brand identities.
Why Watch Manufacturers should be Interested
The watch market is evolving. Consumers are seeking meaningful innovation — not another screen on the wrist.
HAYKES Analog Watch Innovation
presents manufacturers a way to introduce visible, intuitive innovation without abandoning analog watchmaking principles.
For manufacturers, HAYKES enables:
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A new product category
An analog + solar intelligence watch that sits clearly between traditional watches and smartwatches. -
Clear differentiation from smartwatches
No screen, no OS, no charging anxiety — yet visibly innovative and functionally relevant. -
A scalable innovation platform
The LED ring architecture allows brands to create multiple models and feature levels without redesigning the core concept. -
Strong storytelling potential
Built around nature, rhythm, daylight, and time — narratives that resonate across markets and price segments. -
Portfolio-friendly integration
Designed to complement existing collections while opening space for future-oriented lines.
This is innovation that respects watchmaking heritage — while creating room for the next generation of analog watches.
HAYKES is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing brand DNA while offering visible, meaningful innovation.
Weather Alert
Protected Innovation. Clear Opportunity.
HAYKES Analog Watch Innovation is copyright and patent protected.
Haykes is currently for sale, or available for:
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licensing
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co-development
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exclusive brand collaboration
Designed to move efficiently from concept to production with the right partner.
Watch Haykes in Action:
Designed by Harrie Sijbers
Dutch designer and innovator with a long-standing focus on meaningful, human-centered design.
HAYKES — Analog Watch Innovation
is the result of years of research into time perception, nature, and wearable design.
The complete HAYKES concept is available for acquisition.
HAYKES has been developed as a new way of experiencing analogue time — combining traditional watch design with solar-guided visual cues.
Over the years, the concept has grown from an original design idea into a comprehensive watch innovation project, including design, concepts, technical development, visualisation, branding and development documentation.
I have decided to step back from HAYKES and make the complete project available for acquisition.
The opportunity is intended for an established watch manufacturer, watch group, investor or innovation partner looking for a distinctive concept with further development potential.
The acquisition can include:
- HAYKES watch designs and industrial design
- concepts, sketches and design proposals
- analogue, mechanical and LED concepts
- solar/day-night visualisation
- HAYKES naming and brand development
- technical and functional concepts
- visual and presentation material
- development documentation and history
- intellectual property rights owned by me and legally transferable
The concept can be acquired as a whole, allowing a new owner to determine its future direction — from further engineering and prototyping to production, licensing or integration into an existing collection.
THE HAYKES OPPORTUNITY
HAYKES — Analog Watch Innovation
is developed to extend traditional analog timekeeping with solar-guided visual cues.
The innovation is available for collaboration with established watch manufacturers through:
• Licensing partnerships
• Co-development opportunities
• Exclusive brand integration
Designed as a production-oriented platform, HAYKES can scale across multiple collections and price segments while preserving the elegance of classic analog watchmaking.
Its visual solar time architecture opens opportunities for new product families and distinctive brand storytelling.
Confidential discussions are welcome.
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