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TweetEmailCasio recently had theirbrush with terrorism — now it's Rolex's turn. Accordingto thisReuters article, items like fake Rolexes and counterfeit designer handbags(in other words, things you buy on the street rather than in stores) may fund terrorism.Apparently there is evidence that counterfeiters in New York have sent money toHamas and Hezbollah, groups considered by the US government to be terrorist organizations.So far, there have not been any direct links to al-Qaeda, but don't let that soothyour conscience. That money is very difficult to track, so there's no telling whereit actually ends up.The article outlines several reasons why buying items like fake Rolexes is a reallybad idea:You don't know where the money is going. Whether buying a fake Rolex is fundingterrorism or not, the money is clearly going to someone who is morallydepraved.You don't know who makes these goods. Fake Rolexes are probably not made bychildren, but fake handbags very well could be produced by children in othercountries forced to work against their will.Counterfeiting takes tax revenue away from the state. If you're buying online,this is less of an issue, but if you're buying on the streets of New York,this could have a very real impact. Those tax dollars go toward creatingand maintaining government jobs. In other words, buying a fake Rolex doesn't justtake money away from Rolex (if fact, people who buy fake goods probably wouldn'tbuy the real thing, anyway), but could potentially jeopardize a state employee'slivelihood.The bottom line is that buying counterfeit goods is not a fun, harmlessactivity. My advice is that if you only have a few bucks to spend on a watch,there are plenty of excellent affordable options out there. If you really wantsomething Swiss, why buy a cheap fake Rolex when you can buy a nice authentic Swatch?For the cost of a high-end automatic fake Rolex, you could probably come prettyclose to buying an authentic Tissot. Check eBay for good deals (though be careful– there are plenty of scammers working online auctions, as well), or check themany watch forums out there. Or if you really have to have a Rolex on yourwrist, there's always the option of doing it the old-fashioned way, and actuallysaving up for it.

Audemars Piguet has proudly delivered its mesmerizing Millenary 4101 watch. Neither a skeletonized nor an open-dial model, this one-of-a-kind timepiece is a hybrid that permits a glance into its fine mechanism in its full glory from the inside of its precious stainless steel or pink gold case. Thus, the lucky user of this new Audemars Piguet watch will not have to turn it over in order to enjoy the intricate workings of its mechanism.It happens due to the fact that the Millenary 4101 movement is presented upwards, when the watch sits perfectly on the owner's wrist.Oval in shape, the case reveals imposing lugs and a winding crown, featured at 3 o'clock. The body of the timepiece is offset by a polished bezel. Designed and made from A to Z in the brand's workshops, the self-winding calibre 4101 is characterized by a special structure: the individual parts usually concealed on the back, now come into view from the front. The regulating organ, which consists of the balance, lever and escapement, is featured at 9 o'clock. Modified to achieve the aforementioned result, this mechanism is a true eye-catcher of the display. The variable-inertia balance impresses the audience with its eight inertia-blocks, its golden color as well as visual appeal of its cross-through bridge. The su***ce of the movement, meanwhile, boasts no less than 12 bridges. Apart from their functional role, which is holding various parts in place, they also act as appealing design elements. The irresistible decorative motifs - horizontal Cotes de Geneve, circular graining alongside with the snailing on the "trottoirs"- interact with different movement levels to emphasize the contrasts and depth effect. The movement brings to life the functions of hours, minutes and seconds. They are skillfully presented on a marvelous dial of the new Audemars Piguet Millenary 4101 watch. The hours and minutes are individually shown by skeletonized hands, moving around the offset sub-dial. The display is equipped with impressive Roman numerals. The numbers 7 and 8 give way to a neat black counter, in charge of seconds.The new Audemars Piguet watch is coupled with a brown alligator leather strap.