The writing on top of the base is annoying and I agree they should have put it on the bottom of the base. At the moment I have my based covered over with a micro fibre cloth Incase the watch falls over. I am in two minds about returning it but there are no they stands currently available here in the UK and as it was only £15 I might keep it for now until something better is available. The problem with most if not all of the other stands is that they ship from the U.S. Which means excessive shipping costs as well as the likely hood of customs charges. I think I might still send them a complaint though to voice my disappointment.