So the narrator is saying that Jim is like the watch -- quiet and valuable. And the question is asking if you agree that those two words apply to Jim, especially from Della's point of view.
In the story, Jim does not really say much and he is not a very demonstrative man. When he comes in and sees Della's hair is gone he doesn't freak out. When he figures out what they have done, he doesn't get excited. So yes, I'd say he's quiet.
Is he valuable. I think he likely is. He figures out that Della is upset and he acts in just the right way. He lets her know he still loves her and that he's not in any way angry. I would imagine that was the perfect reaction for a situation that could have been very bad.
Does that make sense?
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