Robin & Nico De Nys
Two Brothers
Behind Ponctuel are two brothers, Nico and Robin De Nys, heirs to a passion for watchmaking passed down for 95 years. This heritage began in 1931 with their great-grandfather, Ali Kinsbergen, founder of the legendary Pontiac Tic Tac brand.
Pontiac - A Heritage
Pontiac has left its mark on its era with iconic watches, sports collaborations, and memorable events, such as the daring feat of brand founder Ali Kinsbergen, who threw his watch from the top of the Antwerp Tower before retrieving it from the bottom, still functional. A true marketing stunt worthy of the greatest films.
Before Nico and Robin took over, their grandmother Johanna Kinsbergen ran Pontiac. Later, with her son Alain De Nys , she imported prestigious brands like Victorinox , Hamilton and Breitling for over 20 years.
Immersed in a family universe where know-how and entrepreneurship are passed down from generation to generation, Nico and Robin have never imagined a life without watchmaking. In 2022, they decided to found their own brand, Ponctuel , a tribute to their heritage while bringing it into the modern era.
Why Ponctuel?
The name Ponctuel embodies the very essence of watchmaking: precision and reliability. But it also echoes light, that of the sun and moon, which rise and set at precise times. Not a minute too long, not a minute too little.
For Nico and Robin, Ponctuel is not just a name, it is a true statement: a tribute to strength, elegance and the quest for timeless excellence.
