hi carl:
welcome and thanks for sharing. i too have a new found attraction to panerai watch brand and models. here are my favorite model(s):
111 black dial simple comlication (hour hands and secs at 9)
003 white dial clean loooking
282 blue dial with blue alligator strap ... unique color what i feel is an attention getter. i showed and shared a pic of the 282 from the panerai.com website to my lady friend and she tought/commented that it was "sexy" (for whatever that means in terms of a personal timepiece).
still have to wrap my arms and attention to the destro models ... hopefully in time
best of luck with your search for your luminor. when and if you do decide on one post a pic and a discription so i can benefit also from your knowledge and experience.
tos