The drop ring is reliable when it comes to the bottle impeding the drops running down on. The use of magnets is also a good idea to "save" several bottleneck diameter to ... BUT: Either this is a scam or an oversight of WMF. How can you bring something as prestigious brand on the market only? The ring is as cheap plastic (not even edges chamfered partially) coated with a chrome imitation. Who is not looking so precisely does not recognize that. But for the price you have more to expect. Production costs are estimated at less than one euro per ring. Conclusion: Disappointing!