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nr123 wrote:
Is that the same as a sarval?

No. A serval is a wild cat in Africa. A Bengal is a domesticated cat bred to be a pet. The base breeding stock for Bengals did feature crosses between wild Asian Leopard Cats and domesticated breeds such as Egyptian Maus, Abyssinians and Ocicats. The Asian Leopard Cat was only used for its spotting gene, and all attempts have been made to breed out the wild characteristics from the pet breeding stock. However, while the Bengal is a reliably loving and sweet-natured cat (at least, the best of them are), the wild blood arguably still does have an influence on their personalities, mainly in the form of making them very energetic and water loving, and some are prone to an insatiable desire to be outdoors and roam. (Take it from someone who tried in vain to make his exclusively indoors. It ain't easy.)

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I thought when the Superocean heritages were brought out, there was a brown strap shown on the bronze dial model. I can't believe authentic watches wants $275 for it, but then again, they charge way too much for all the straps.

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jnelson3097 wrote:
I thought when the Superocean heritages were brought out, there was a brown strap shown on the bronze dial model. I can't believe authentic watches wants $275 for it, but then again, they charge way too much for all the straps.

Wait...why are you making this thread about watch straps? Stay on topic. :wink:


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Sorry to hijack the thread!!!

But it does have some Breitling content.....and I did sacrifice an old 22mm black calf strap as she found it irresistible to chew on.....

Bengals do seem popular with watch lovers it seems, both here and on other forums....must be a love of beautiful things.

And oddly some breeders are doing silly things which are lowering the standard of the product.....Sound familiar?

She is not huge, about 10lbs. But as mentioned Bengals have masses of personality and very affectionate.

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jnelson3097 wrote:
I thought when the Superocean heritages were brought out, there was a brown strap shown on the bronze dial model. I can't believe authentic watches wants $275 for it, but then again, they charge way too much for all the straps.



They did, I bought one for my wife. But it's an OR strap, not a DP.


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JacksonStone wrote:
jnelson3097 wrote:
I thought when the Superocean heritages were brought out, there was a brown strap shown on the bronze dial model. I can't believe authentic watches wants $275 for it, but then again, they charge way too much for all the straps.

Wait...why are you making this thread about watch straps? Stay on topic. :wink:


Sorry, I'm more of a dog person.

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jnelson3097 wrote:
I thought when the Superocean heritages were brought out, there was a brown strap shown on the bronze dial model. I can't believe authentic watches wants $275 for it, but then again, they charge way too much for all the straps.



They did, I bought one for my wife. But it's an OR strap, not a DP.


I do remember seeing some pics of the DP as well. I never saw one in person though.

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JacksonStone wrote:
nr123 wrote:
Is that the same as a sarval?

No. A serval is a wild cat in Africa. A Bengal is a domesticated cat bred to be a pet. The base breeding stock for Bengals did feature crosses between wild Asian Leopard Cats and domesticated breeds such as Egyptian Maus, Abyssinians and Ocicats. The Asian Leopard Cat was only used for its spotting gene, and all attempts have been made to breed out the wild characteristics from the pet breeding stock. However, while the Bengal is a reliably loving and sweet-natured cat (at least, the best of them are), the wild blood arguably still does have an influence on their personalities, mainly in the form of making them very energetic and water loving, and some are prone to an insatiable desire to be outdoors and roam. (Take it from someone who tried in vain to make his exclusively indoors. It ain't easy.)

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Wow, some interesting information here. Being a cat lover myself, I really appreciate the input.

And you know what they say: Cat lovers make better people.

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