looking for vs finding

[Tan Elaine]

If I have lost my watch, which of the following sentences should I use?

I am looking for my watch.

I am finding my watch.

Thanks.

 

[emsr2d2]

If I have lost my watch, which of the following sentences should I use?

I am looking for my watch.

I am finding my watch.

Thanks.

Have you double checked the definition of "to find" in the dictionary?

 

[bhaisahab]

If I have lost my watch, which of the following sentences should I use?

I am looking for my watch.

I am finding my watch.

Thanks.

Use "I am looking for". You could also say "I am trying to find my watch".